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Why Wealthy Borrowers are Turning to the Private Banks

In our latest guest post, Melanie Bien tells us why wealthy borrowers are looking to private banks for a mortgage. With interest rates at historic lows for the past three and a half years, if ever there was a time to borrow, this is it. It is a fallacy that wealthy people don’t need a [...]

London Market Insight from top London Buying Agents

A Market Update Over the past three years, safe haven demand from those concerned about rising economic and geo-political risks continued to underpin London property prices, while the gap in house prices between Central London’s boroughs and the rest of the UK widened sharply. London’s enduring attraction as a trophy asset and international business centre was also an [...]

How to buy a luxury property in Paris and the Côte d’Azur: Part 4-The Costs

In our latest post, we outline the typical costs involved in buying a luxury property in Paris and the Côte d’Azur. Photo Credit: Anatoli Styf / Shutterstock Buying a luxury property does not only involve the cost of the property itself, but also a series of additional fees that are worth evaluating before you decide to [...]

How to Buy A Luxury Property in London – Part 4: The Costs

Aside from the actual cost of the property there are a number of fees to bear in mind when you buy a luxury property in London. It is important to be aware of some of the hidden expenses and to ensure that you have sufficient funds to plan for any eventuality. Here is a list [...]