I am quoted in Melissa Lawford's article in The Telegraph today talking about the current activity levels in the prime country property market. Values are climbing and competitive interest means buyers are spending huge amounts on properties which are unlikely to achieve these prices once the market settles down again. Click...
I am quoted in Zoe Dare Hall's piece in the Telegraph today which highlights that many of the super rich now have 'Co-Primary' homes rather than a second or even third home. The time spent in former second homes has increased due to Covid and, as a result, the spec required...
I am quoted in Hugh Graham's article in today's Sunday Times about the increase in people leaving cities during the pandemic. Rightmove has reported it's annual figures which indicate over half of Londoners are thinking about leaving town. The South West has been the most popular region and people using Rightmove...
I am quoted in Anna Tyzak's latest article in Country and Townhouse magazine talking about the growing appeal of Taunton and the surrounding area. The region is increasing in popularity as proximity to London becomes less important. It offers good amenities, transport links and, perhaps most importantly, proximity to the coast....
I contributed to Marianna Hunt's article in the Telegraph Online today highlighting some of the ways the super rich are speeding up their property purchases. Whilst the current SDLT holiday isn't critical to most of our clients they are still keen to make use of the saving if possible. As a...
I contributed to Anna Tyzak's piece in today's Telegraph about how the top 1% of the population are handling the latest set of restrictions. Whilst the original lock down took many people by surprise this time the super rich are determined to make the best of it. We understand that a...
I contributed to Jane Dowle's piece in today's edition of The Times. The article talks about the growing trend of buying woodland for pleasure and investment purposes. We increasingly see clients seeking to add parcels of woodland to their existing ownership or stipulating it as requirement in their brief. We have...
Melissa Lawford quoted me in a piece in today's Telegraph. The article covered the issues involved in buying a property with a historic or future flood risk. Our due diligence always includes investigating the flood risk a property has from rivers and surface water. We would also obtain a copy of...
I worked with Hugh Graham for a piece in yesterday's Sunday Times about alternative areas to consider in light of how oversubscribed the Cotswolds are becoming. Many clients use a buying agent to help unearth hidden gems in popular areas but sometimes our best advice is to consider another geography. Whilst...
I was quoted in Carol Lewis’ piece in the Sunday Times today as she highlighted the increased risk of property deals falling apart in the light of the new national lockdown. How can a buying agent help? I think what surprises clients most about my job as their buying agent is how...