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Simon Deen
- Oct 28
- 4 min
Market Update: Q3 2022
A third quarter which started with the market facing turbulence and yet performing reasonably well, ended with the pound at its lowest level
Simon Deen
- Oct 4
- 4 min
The Knowledge Quarter
Here’s a question. How do you turn a previously unloved and run down part of London into one of its most interesting, vibrant...
Simon Deen
- Sep 2
- 3 min
The Style Council
As July became August and my thoughts turned towards a first proper summer holiday since 2018, I decided to take a break from writing...
Simon Deen
- Jul 22
- 4 min
Market Update: Q2 2022
In the capital, the first six months of 2022 saw the sale of sixty-one properties priced at over £10m. The total amount, which was 49%...
Simon Deen
- Jul 8
- 5 min
Hampstead
There’s almost nothing forced or contrived about Hampstead. Things are the way they are because the area has been evolving for over a...
Simon Deen
- Jun 10
- 6 min
In Conversation With: Barry Burrows of Bartholomew Landscaping
When I was growing up, my father would say “To be a good talker, you have to be a good listener”. Always give people time. Always listen...
Simon Deen
- May 20
- 4 min
Cadogan Place
Twelve months ago I was introduced to a client who owns a truly wonderful house, overlooking one of Belgravia's best garden squares.
Simon Deen
- Apr 7
- 4 min
Market Update: Q1 2022
After nearly two years of house price growth, we are now well and truly in the midst of what I’d like to call a Dinner Party Market...
Simon Deen
- Mar 25
- 5 min
In Conversation With: Jonny Rosenblatt of Spacemade
We’re not just competing with other flexible providers, we’re also competing with home. It’s somebody’s spare room or kitchen table...
Simon Deen
- Mar 4
- 4 min
Primrose Hill
At sixty three metres high, Primrose Hill is one of only half a dozen protected views in the capital. It’s also the first neighbourhood...
Simon Deen
- Feb 18
- 4 min
Paying Attention
Whether you’re the subject of a newspaper article, appearing in a TV show, posting on social media or writing a blog, you’re really vying...
Simon Deen
- Jan 21
- 3 min
Pink Floyd
It came as little surprise to me that even as 2022 was in its infancy, some well known names in the world of London residential agency...
Simon Deen
- Dec 17, 2021
- 4 min
Vanilla Ice
The summer of 1990 is one that will live long in my memory. Back then, vinyl was still a thing and I can remember being at...
Simon Deen
- Dec 10, 2021
- 4 min
Market Update: A Year in Review
Driven by tax cuts, historically low interest rates and a re-setting of priorities, transactions in 2021 will reach their highest level...