By Bea Patel, TLE Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent 2015 was an interesting year for real estate in the emerging markets. While there were a number of challenges because of fluctuating oil prices, currency stability and changing investment laws, the New Year may bring new prospects....
By Bea Patel, TLE Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent Liverpool's overall city centre population rose by 160 per cent between 2001 and 2011. Its younger residents - aged 22-29 -more than quadrupled in number. It has a growing reputation as the start-up capital for the North,...
By Bea Patel, TLE Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent There was much talk over the imbalance of supply and demand in 2015. But has much changed as we enter 2016? According to search engine Home, supply of homes on the market has fallen to a new...
By Bea Patel, TLE Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent Rising demand and higher property prices make it increasingly difficult for buyers to stand on their own two feet. Indications point to a worsening picture during the next 12 months, despite recent government moves to help first-time...
By Bea Patel, TLE Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent The landmark factory building at the Terry's Chocolate Works site in York will re-open next year as ‘The Residence’. Apartments will range from one bedroom to stunning luxury duplex penthouses surrounded in a historic setting. Developers converting...
By Bea Patel, TLE Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent The ‘once upon a time’ dream of growing up, buying a home and then raising a family seems a tradition of the past. Increasing research shows how modern lifetime milestone experiences and expectations are dramatically different to...
By Bea Patel, TLE Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent In the past 15 years, London has seen the rise of 23 new skyscrapers (buildings over 350 feet high). New York saw the construction of four towers in 2014 alone, including its iconic One World Trade Center....
By Bea Patel, TLE Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent With London prices rising, Ilford seems a key location for future growth. It’s one of the areas included in London Mayor Boris Johnson's recently released 'City in the East' masterplan, which examines factors such as the impact...
By Bea Patel, TLE Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent As many of us are gearing toward preparations for Christmas, it hardly seems like an appropriate time to put your property on the market… or is it? Surprisingly (or not), more people search online for a new...