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'In the winter months, there's nothing better than a cosseting London living room where you can catch up with family and friends- or simply relax after a long day in this most exciting of cities' Laura Tracey, residential design consultant at CBRE.

A new generation of developments is offering Londoners an opportunity to seamlessly combine a fitness regime with their daily lives

Moving to London for the First Time? Here’s How You Can Quickly Acclimatise to Your New Home

The annual Hot 100 report by CBRE reveals the winners in the London housing market in 2019.

Getting around London 101: an essential guide for those who are just over to visit or have just moved to the city.

Compared to other cities in the UK and many others around Europe, London benefits from excellent public transport links. So much so, in fact, that if you’re living in the city you can...

We have teamed up with Country Life to focus on a new generation of stylish central London apartments that are redefining city living. Scroll down to see some of the city’s glorious period buildings with the luxury and convenience of a new-build. 

Properties near tube stations have the best price growth, according to new research by property advisory company CBRE.

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London has the 8th most expensive average house prices out of 35 global cities profiled by CBRE. 

A busy week of new sales launches from London's Docklands to fashionable Marylebone

Jennet Siebrits, Head of Residential Research, discusses the innovative and ambitious regeneration projects that are changing the London landscape.

Global real estate advisor, CBRE, today launches its annual residential report, Borough by Borough.

Take a look at all the stats and figures from August 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.

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.

CBRE UK, the world’s largest real estate advisor, has named Luke Mills as Managing Director of its Residential business. 

Take a look at all the stats and figures from March 2018

Hong Kong maintain its position as the world’s most expensive residential address, according to exclusive research released today by CBRE.

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...

CBRE Residential Chairman, Mark Collins, discusses the resilience of the London property market and how investor confidence is transforming its boroughs.

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...

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.

Kirk Owen discusses how the lettings' market is full steam ahead in the run up to Christmas...

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. 

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...

Luke Mills, Head of Development Consultancy looks at London's love affair with the Thames, and why riverside living appeals to all.

James Thornett, Head of Lettings, looks at how the London rental market has changed, offering residents an increasing variety of choice

Ben Brower, Lettings Negotiator for our Henrietta House office, discusses a typical week at CBRE Residential...

This week's rent property of the week, is a truly spectacular two bedroom split level maisonette on the Isle of Dogs, E14.  

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Michelle Dunbar, Senior Lettings Negotiator for our Canary Wharf Office shares her experiences of her first couple weeks at CBRE. 

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.

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.

Our Battersea and Nine Elms Lettings Manager, James Hughes, discusses a typical week at CBRE Residential...

Samuel Anderson, Lettings Manager of our Canary Wharf office, shares his thoughts on The Arora Tower development in North Greenwich. 

Luke Mellor, Associate Director for our Covent Garden office shares his thoughts on the soon to be completed 190 Strand development. 

Lydia Minto, Lettings Negotiator at our Henrietta House office provides her insider tips on where to eat in and around Marylebone. 

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.

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.

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

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.

CBRE's latest edition of the Residential Development Collection is now available. Download your copy now.