Following a transformation that began 70 years ago, Bankside has become a cultural, commercial & resi hotspot that can compete with any London postcode, writes property development chief...
JTRE London’s Nigel Fleming: Why Bankside is knocking on the door of traditional PCL
Following a transformation that began 70 years ago, Bankside has become a cultural, commercial & resi hotspot that can compete with any London postcode, writes property development chief...
Knight Frank heralds ‘a new era for the countryside’ as rural division growth continues
James Farrell has overseen two years of 'unprecedented growth' for Knight Frank's rural division - which continues with another new outpost opening later this year.
Grand Retail to Parkside: Agency pens field guide to PCL’s eight ‘villages’
Boutique firm delves into the characteristics of the capital's inner districts & gives each a new identity to help buyers with their decisions.
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New York penthouse designed by master architect I.M. Pei up for sale
Sale of marquee unit at The Centurion in Midtown is a 'unique chance to own a piece of architectural history'
Heavyweight proptech VC names co-presidents
Fifth Wall's funds are backed by major international property companies including Knight Frank, British Land, CBRE, BNP Paribas Real Estate and Cushman & Wakefield.
London’s rental market is ‘following more typical trends than in 2023’
Foxtons saw small increases in both rental supply and tenant demand last month.
Emirati developer to debut 1,666-unit mega-scheme
Binghatti says its latest project will 'redefine Dubai’s dynamic real estate landscape'
Don’t Move, Improve! London’s best home renovation & extension projects of 2024
Annual design competition celebrates innovative & creative domestic architecture in the capital.
Top-end estate agency blurs the lines between art & luxury property
United Kingdom Sotheby's International Realty has already seen some 'successful cross-pollination' since setting up a desk in one of the world's most famous auction houses.
Interior designers Fiona Blanchot & Sophie Ashby of Studio Ashby: 10 things we’ve learnt over 10 years
'Good business is a cocktail of hard work, luck and being tuned into your instincts'
PCL property markets are ‘stabilising’, reports JLL
'There are encouraging trends across the sales and lettings activity' in Prime Central London, says research chief Marcus Dixon.
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An independent property search agency for private clients covering Berkshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire and Wiltshire
Talking Heads: What does the end of non-dom status mean for the prime property market?
As Britain's 225-year-old 'non-dom' tax regime faces abolition, we asked prime resi insiders about the potential impact on the property market and their businesses.
Super-rich buyers circle as Caudwell’s £2bn Mayfair scheme takes shape
Luxury developer updates on progress as landmark project moves to advanced phase of construction.
Australian luxury property big-hitters team up with former Knight Frank partner for new private office venture
Based in the Asia Pacific and the Middle East regions, Origin Private Office has already transacted on over US$100mn worth of prime property, and is advising on a branded resi development project.
Pre-election jitters hit London’s £5mn-plus market
Top-end sector continues to slow from its post-pandemic record high, but remains significantly stronger than the pre-pandemic average, reports Savills
Matthew Robertson of Valouran on luxury property development & sustainability
Earth Day 2024: 'Sustainability is more than just reducing environmental impact; it’s making fundamental changes to the ways in which we interact with our surroundings'
Tories float September Stamp Duty cut
The Chancellor is considering raising the SDLT threshold to £300k, according to newspaper reports.
Deal sealed on ‘exquisite’ £27.5mn Clarges Mayfair apartment
Knight Frank secures sale of extra-special dual-aspect unit in 'iconic' super-prime scheme opposite Green Park.
Construction starts on REDD’s ‘ultra-luxury’ Kensington Palace Gardens project
Grade II* listed London mansion is being transformed into a set of top-end apartments by a world-class team.
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Irene Luke joins Savills Private Office
Co-head of Savills Monaco has expanded her role & is now part of the agency's elite global network of HNW specialists
CoStar to acquire digital visualisation firm Matterport
OnTheMarket owner agrees to buy leading virtual tour tech firm.
Savills creates London-based Caribbean desk
Tom Vickery is leading the latest addition to the firm's global residential department.
Chestertons Global expands into Bermuda
International estate agency network signs Hamilton-based affiliate.
‘Truly one-of-a-kind’ Mallorcan villa seeks €25mn
In Pictures: Completed earlier this year, this 10,915 sq ft seafront home is 'one of the Balearics' most exclusive private villas', says agency.
Profiles & Interviews
‘It’s an exciting time for the industry’: Rosewood’s Brad Berry on why the luxury hospitality group is doubling down on branded resi
'At the luxury level, buyers gravitate towards the projects that incorporate the intangibles'
Five Minutes With: Makoto Fukui of Schroders on delivering a super-prime build-to-rent scheme in PCL
'London is slightly playing catch up to the rest of the world when it comes to luxury BTR,' says fund manager for The Knightsbridge Estate.
‘Use your authenticity as your power’: Industry leaders on inspiring the next generation
International Women's Day 2024: Stars of the real estate agency, development & design worlds share their words of wisdom.
International Women’s Day 2024: Property industry leaders on inclusion, equality & progress
Inspiring women from across the sector discuss whether anything has changed over the last ten years, and what can be done to move the industry forward from here.
‘It’s like being in a racing car all the time’: Stuart Horwood of 1508 London on running a global design firm
PrimeResi x Plugged in: Continuing a series of in-depth interviews with key players from the world of design, Jason Bailey catches up with the CEO of top interiors & architecture studio 1508 London.
Interiors & Design
NW London estate agency builds ‘community creator’ status with book launch
Remarkable Homes of NW3 has been written by local historian David S Percy for Michael McHale and Samuel Paterson's estate agency, KIRE.
SPPARC to design vision for Yoo Capital’s Camden Film Quarter
Mixed-use masterplan will include the capital's first major film studio campus, and 'significant' new housing for the area.
First Look: Inside the £42mn Banda-designed townhouse at Chelsea Barracks
Banda's 'perfectly imperfect' turnkey project on Mulberry Square is a 'testament to the strength of the artisanal ecosystem', says Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, presenting 'a collection of a lifetime in both…
‘World first’ digital tool aims to help small developers with new biodiversity net gain laws
As new BNG rules kick in, proptech start-up Joe’s Blooms has launched a new product for SME property developers, backed by Planning Portal.
SHH adds new business development director
Nathalie Wells has joined the studio from Harrods Interior Design to 'identify new avenues for growth and global expansion'