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24 September 2019
CBRE has launched its annual London residential research report, Borough by Borough.
27 August 2019
Properties near tube stations have the best price growth, according to new research by property advisory company CBRE.
12 August 2019
Here is how changes to Help to Buy in 2021 will impact the market.
24 July 2019
CBRE Residential Research has looked into the Central London private rental market and noticed signs of increasing demand.
10 April 2019
London has the 8th most expensive average house prices out of 35 global cities profiled by CBRE.
29 November 2018
CBRE's annual Hot 100 report reveals the winners of London's residential market
28 November 2018
A busy week of new sales launches from London's Docklands to fashionable Marylebone
09 October 2018
Jennet Siebrits, Head of Residential Research, discusses the innovative and ambitious regeneration projects that are changing the London landscape.
27 September 2018
September is the busiest time of the year thanks to students at LSE, UCL and King’s College London keen to be within walking distance of their lectures.
12 September 2018
Global real estate advisor, CBRE, today launches its annual residential report, Borough by Borough.
22 August 2018
Battersea and Nine Elms seem to be in high demand for renters...
15 August 2018
Take a look at all the stats and figures from August 2018
31 July 2018
Take a look at our latest infographic to find out what happens in 24 hours across London. From tube journeys taken and bikes hired, to coffees sipped and jobs created, we show you just how much one day can hold in this diverse city.
09 July 2018
Joe Selby, Head of Development Consultancy and UK Project Marketing discusses the changing landscape of Canary Wharf over the past 30 years, and the impact it has had on the real estate market in South East London.
06 July 2018
Jennet Siebrits, Head of Residential Research, discusses benefits that effective placemaking has on regeneration areas across London, as well as the impact it can have on the quality of life in these areas.
02 July 2018
In a city where everyone is time poor, James Thornett, Head of Agency, explores what developers are doing to make the lives of Londoners as convenient as possible.
28 June 2018
CBRE's latest edition of the Residential Development Collection is now available. Download your copy now.
15 May 2018
CBRE UK, the world’s largest real estate advisor, has named Luke Mills as Managing Director of its Residential business.
30 April 2018
Take a look at all the stats and figures from April 2018.
30 March 2018
Take a look at all the stats and figures from March 2018
26 March 2018
London’s rental population has exploded in recent years, fuelled by lifestyle shifts and the affordability constraints of home ownership. This is a positive trend for property investors to capitalise from.
21 March 2018
Hong Kong maintain its position as the world’s most expensive residential address, according to exclusive research released today by CBRE.
28 February 2018
London has a gravitational pull like no other, but for those living in the city, the costs of everyday life may seem expensive. Take a look to see how London fares in comparison with other global cities.
12 February 2018
Leading global real estate advisor CBRE has announced a two-year partnership with UK charity, Action for Children after the charity was successfully chosen through the company’s UK staff vote. The new partnership will focus on helping young people entering and leaving the care system, as well as...
01 February 2018
Exclusive research by leading property advisor, CBRE Residential, can reveal that the London Borough of Camden experienced a 13% increase in house price growth during 2017; the biggest increase of all 33 boroughs.
01 February 2018
CBRE Residential Chairman, Mark Collins, discusses the resilience of the London property market and how investor confidence is transforming its boroughs.
31 January 2018
Elina Doviborova, Sales Negotiator for our Henrietta House office, discusses downsizers, site visits and events in an overview of her week at CBRE Residential
08 January 2018
With new builds accounting for an increasing proportion of the residential market, the amenities and services that can be exclusively offered within this space are becoming just as important as the apartments themselves. In an age of ultra-convenience where everyone is time-poor, Roshan Wial, Sales...
05 January 2018
2017 was a positive year, with good activity across the residential and commercial markets. The year saw some of the largest commercial acquisitions London has ever seen, with over £8 billion invested in London from Hong Kong and China alone. This activity highlights the confidence that global...
30 December 2017
London is an ever changing city, constantly evolving around those who live and work here. Take a look below to see how London's economy and the London lifestyle has changed in the last decade.
18 December 2017
Jennet Siebrits, Head of Research, reviews the past year of activity at CBRE Residential and how the London property market has performed in 2017 - And of course, wishes you all a happy Christmas!
30 November 2017
Kirk Owen discusses how the lettings' market is full steam ahead in the run up to Christmas...
22 November 2017
Chancellor Philip Hammond has delivered his second Budget, where housing reforms takes centre stage.
21 November 2017
Education, language, employment, transport, history and culture are just a few of the reasons why numerous people move to London every year.
Watch the video below to find out what CBRE loves about our capital and what compelled some of our people to move to this amazing city.
21 November 2017
Different parts of London are popular for different reasons. Some interest professionals looking to progress up the career ladder, some appeal to students and young people because of the social life, while others resonate with couples and young families looking for excellent schools, good house...
20 November 2017
Living and working in London appeals to different people for different reasons. For some it’s the lure of the multi-cultural, ever-developing capital city of England and all that it has to offer; while for others it is the prospect of finding the kind of careers that they can enjoy and progress in...
08 November 2017
London has 33 very distinct boroughs, each with its own individual character, which attract a range of residents. In this, the third annual CBRE Borough by Borough report, we provide an overview of these boroughs from a housing market perspective. We look at a range of metrics that are of interest...
03 November 2017
Luke Mills, Head of Development Consultancy looks at London's love affair with the Thames, and why riverside living appeals to all.
01 November 2017
California-native Tracy Hughes has lived everywhere from Hawaii to Bali during her property career, but has called London home since 2012.
31 October 2017
James Thornett, Head of Lettings, looks at how the London rental market has changed, offering residents an increasing variety of choice
27 October 2017
Lisa Hollands, Head of Boutique Residential discusses how the boutique market go beyond size and geography
11 October 2017
Ben Brower, Lettings Negotiator for our Henrietta House office, discusses a typical week at CBRE Residential...
09 October 2017
CBRE's latest edition of the Residential Development Collection is now available. Download your copy now.
09 October 2017
As more people look to get on to the housing ladder and buy their first property, we've drawn up a CBRE guide on how to make the most of the UK government's Help to Buy scheme, with handy tips and hints on how to benefit. Scroll down to find out more and to view our developments that currently...
05 October 2017
Blackwall Reach E14 is a new destination consisting of over 1,500 brand new apartments located in the heart of one of Europe's most dynamic regeneration schemes. Find out why you should buy property in Blackwall here.
22 September 2017
Although located on opposite sides of London, our chosen rental properties this week share beautiful and bespoke aesthetics whilst capturing perfectly the essence of their surrounding locations.
25 July 2017
This week's rent property of the week, is a truly spectacular two bedroom split level maisonette on the Isle of Dogs, E14.
21 June 2017
Woolwich is a vibrant area with excellent transport links, live entertainment and an amazing future ahead. Find out why you should buy property in Woolwich here.
14 June 2017
Welcome to the first edition of the CBRE Residential University Guide in which we will be covering everything you need to know about being a student in the capital. In our guide we’ll focus on everything from student lettings in London and how to find yourself a student flat close to your chosen...
31 May 2017
London is a vibrant city with plenty to see and do whether you’re someone moving to the capital from another part of the UK, moving across the city to find your first student property with friends or course mates, or coming to the UK to study for the first time.
27 May 2017
What was the one deciding factor when you moved in to your home? Was it the location? Perhaps the distance to work, maybe the size of the bedrooms or were you looking to move into a property with unique interior design? We’ve all got certain things that we look for when it comes to renting or...
26 May 2017
James and Dan, two members of the CBRE Battersea and Nine Elms office, have recently excelled on the sports field as part of winning CBRE teams.
23 May 2017
When it comes to new property development in London, it’s not surprising that top of a buyers wish list is close proximity to transport links, local attractions and amenities, city views and a desirable location. However, guesswork doesn’t always meet the genuine requirements of potential buyers,...
01 May 2017
One of the biggest factors for couples and young families when choosing a new home is the quality of nearby schools. Across the entire 33 boroughs of London there are currently 3,118 primary schools. In total 658 of these schools, equating to 21%, have been rated ‘outstanding’.
26 April 2017
Here at CBRE we pride ourselves on our knowledge of the residential property market here in London and the wider UK, but we understand that some people need a bit more information about a number of the areas we work in. For instance, it might not be completely clear how we can work with national...
25 April 2017
Will Porritt, Senior Lettings Negotiator for our Covent Garden office, shares his top tips on where best to go in Covent Garden over the spring and summer months.
16 April 2017
In the latest edition of the CBRE Hot 100 we’ve researched a number of locations around London and identified the top ten boroughs for Shopaholics. This means we’ve pinpointed exactly where you need to move to if you simply love shopping, want to live close to a great coffee shop or need easy...
12 April 2017
Daniel Eamer, Senior Lettings Negotiator for our Battersea and Nine Elms office provides his recommendation of a quiet little retreat in Vauxhall, Bonnington Café.
11 April 2017
Michelle Dunbar, Senior Lettings Negotiator for our Canary Wharf Office shares her experiences of her first couple weeks at CBRE.
04 April 2017
Millennials – defined as those born between 1980 and 2000 – make up a quarter of the UK’s current population. Our latest research examines how this often discussed, but little understood, group of people are shaping our society.
03 April 2017
Alex Evagora, Lettings Negotiator at our Covent Garden office, shares his favourite haunts in and around Covent Garden.
03 April 2017
As summer arrives in the capital, thoughts turn to enjoying the great outdoors. As a sprawling city, you might not expect London to be great for nature and wide open spaces but we can officially dispel this myth.
30 March 2017
The word boutique instantly expresses exclusivity: a small shop with one-off pieces; a design-led hotel where no two bedrooms are the same; or a niche investment house which treats every client like family.
24 March 2017
London remains one of the most popular global cities, and if you are looking to buy a residential property in the capital, the good news is we’ve identified the top ten most affordable boroughs to buy in, from our Hot 100 report.
23 March 2017
Our Battersea and Nine Elms Lettings Manager, James Hughes, discusses a typical week at CBRE Residential...
22 March 2017
CBRE Residential continues to diversify its growing business, forming a specialist Boutique development team.
20 March 2017
Samuel Anderson, Lettings Manager of our Canary Wharf office, shares his thoughts on The Arora Tower development in North Greenwich.
17 March 2017
St. Patrick’s Day conveniently lands on a Friday this year and, in true Irish style, the celebrations will continue over the weekend. We’ve picked out our favourite events and activities with something for everyone.
16 March 2017
Luke Mellor, Associate Director for our Covent Garden office shares his thoughts on the soon to be completed 190 Strand development.
14 March 2017
On Saturday 11th March, James Hughes, Lettings Manager at our Battersea and Nine Elms office, held a fantastic fundraising event for CBRE’s UK charity partner, Shelter.
13 March 2017
Lydia Minto, Lettings Negotiator at our Henrietta House office provides her insider tips on where to eat in and around Marylebone.
03 March 2017
On Thursday 2nd March, we celebrated the opening of our new Battersea and Nine Elms lettings office.
01 March 2017
I recently flew to the beautiful city state of Bahrain to speak to a select group of women about investment in property. My focus was on female empowerment, and investment as a way to exercise financial freedom and economic power.
01 March 2017
CBRE are delighted to announce that on Saturday 4th March Hemsley + Hemsley sisters are hosting 2 cooking workshops at London City Island.
27 February 2017
The trend towards car-free cities is picking up speed and when you think about, this idea should not seem like such a radical one, because cars have only been around for a century or so.
20 February 2017
Whether you’re looking for somewhere to have a great night out, a cosy date for two, or just a slap up meal, we know the very best places in central London. Our Covent Garden and Soho experts have personally tested and approved each of these venues, to create our very own top 10 favourite haunts.
09 February 2017
Our recent Wellness research highlights the impact the design of a home can have on the wellbeing of its inhabitant. The Chinese have known this for centuries; their system of Feng Shui is a set of principles that govern the layout and design of a home
07 February 2017
As the Government issue their Housing White Paper, Jennet Siebrits, Head of Residential Research at CBRE, comments:
03 February 2017
January is a time when a lot of us take our health, fitness and general wellbeing more seriously. But wellness isn’t just about feeling fit and healthy or free from those pesky coughs and colds going around the office.
26 January 2017
The lettings team at our Henrietta House office have joined forces with The Marylebone Hotel. Ben Brower explains more about this new venture for the team.
09 January 2017
CBRE's latest edition of the Residential Development Collection is now available. Download your copy now.
16 December 2016
In this video, we discuss the attraction and benefits of investment in PRS in London.
08 December 2016
33% of the individual private residences within Spire London, Western Europe's tallest residential tower, have been reserved in just 7 weeks.
23 November 2016
Jennet Siebrits, Head of Residential Research at CBRE UK gives her predictions for the Autumn Statement.
17 November 2016
Mark Collins, CBRE Residential Chairman and Chairman of London Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (LCCI) Property and Construction Committee, shares his views on Crossrail, after a sneak preview of progress.
16 November 2016
CBRE's latest edition of its Residential Lettings Collection for Autumn - Winter 2016 is now available.
15 November 2016
Mike Knowles, Associate Director for our Covent Garden office, comments on the various benefits of living in new development after recently moving into one a few months ago.
24 October 2016
We are delighted to announce the opening of our new Battersea and Nine Elms office in the St George Wharf development in Vauxhall.
12 October 2016
For many years, London has been an attractive choice for international investors who have been drawn to the London property market due to the capital growth and good rental returns. Most investors take a long term view and will look to rent properties for many years.
12 October 2016
Our Battersea and Nine Elms Lettings Manager, James Hughes, discusses a typical week at CBRE Residential...
22 September 2016
An evening of lifestyle and music at the Stage, Shoreditch.
20 September 2016
Mark Collins, Chairman of Residential at CBRE:
19 September 2016
Residential chairman, Mark Collins, updates us on the key discussions at last week's RESI Conference.