Savills' research chief Lucian Cook reflects on the ups and downs of recent years, and how the latest run of events - from a new government to tax changes - could shape the prime property market in 2025.
Prime Purchase recruits SW London specialist
Abigail Frankish has joined the Savills-owned buying agency from Aykroyd & Co.
From the small screen to the big smoke: On 25 years of Location, Location, Location & the re-evaluation of prime London property
Savills' research chief Lucian Cook reflects on the ups and downs of recent years, and how the latest run of events - from a new government to tax changes - could shape the prime property market in 2025.
4 Charts: Exploring prime property buyers’ priorities in 2025
Savills' latest client survey reveals changes in how committed people are to moving home, as well as how top-end budgets have shifted, and how key concerns have evolved in the last year.
Kerzner unveils plans for new One&Only resort & resi project in the US
The forthcoming ultra-luxe enclave in Hudson Valley is being developed in partnership with Florida-based Nolan Reynolds International & the Culinary Institute of America.
‘There are clear signs of renewed confidence across PCL’ as deal numbers climb
JLL recorded 13% more residential transactions in Prime Central London in Q1 this year compared to last.
Resi developers ‘pivot’ to grey-belt projects as planning reforms ‘ignite enthusiasm’
Surveys by both Savills & Knight Frank point to rising residential development activity this year, although land values dipped in Q1.
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LeadingRE adds 11 new agencies in key international markets
Luxury property network's Q1 expansion includes new brokers in Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Lebanon, France, Italy, El Salvador & the United States.
Low supply stalls lettings activity in Prime London
Rental growth has stabilised, but the number of lets agreed in March was down by over a third on last year.
Sir John Soane’s Museum to host Richard Rogers retrospective
'Immersive' survey of the visionary architect's life & work will be opening this summer.
Salary Survey: What are UK property professionals earning in 2025 – and what do they really value?
New report reveals how salary structures & hiring trends are evolving in response to market conditions & new legislation.
DDRE Global brings in major player to realise American ambitions
Anastacia Murray-Watson has joined Daniel Daggers' luxury brokerage after more than 18 years at Knight Frank.
Quote of the day
As we approach the spring market of 2025, the strength of demand for prime homes is as dependent on location, location, location as it ever was; perhaps even more so, given underlying market conditions.
Former Savills Director launches indie buying agency
After a successful career in Edinburgh & London estate agency, Charles McCosh's new venture provides property search services across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire & Hertfordshire.
Deal numbers pick up in Prime London but ‘uncertainty ahead’
There were some positive signs for the sales market last month, reports LonRes, but the top end is still struggling with rising supply and weaker demand.
Super-prime developer lines up £225mn scheme in Notting Hill
Valouran continues to build pipeline of landmark projects, unveiling plans for a 'major play' on Westbourne Grove.
Dexters names new CEO
Estate agency's CFO & Deputy CEO Ash Kashyap steps up to the top job as Andy Shepherd retires.
Required Reading: What does the Renters’ Rights Bill mean for the prime lettings market?
With new regulations on the horizon, Savills has outlined who will be affected & the key changes any landlord or tenant needs to know.
Top buying agency announces ‘major expansion’ of asset management division
Garrington has relaunched its property management arm following a 'strategic acquisition'.
Super-prime agent & social media star launches ‘game-changing’ property brokerage
One of London's best-known top-end agents has set up a 'forward-thinking' luxury property brokerage that 'understands the power of storytelling & digital influence in a new era of property.'
John D Wood & Co. recruits Knight Frank’s Kilgarriff to lead Central London Lettings
A senior KF operator has moved to a key role in Polly Ogden Duffy's team at JDW.
Editor's Choice
Top designer Ed O’Donnell reveals how art, furniture & colour can shape how a property is perceived, drawing on recent projects at The OWO, Centre Point, Lancer Square & River Park Tower.
International property news
Dubai’s resi market just posted one of its best-ever quarters
Latest analysis shows record-high sales volumes & values as off-plan properties & premium neighbourhoods drive growth.
Christie’s International Real Estate enters New Zealand’s property market
Luxury network partners up with high-end brokerage on the North Island as part of Asia-Pacific expansion strategy.
‘The centre of gravity has shifted’: Ranking Europe’s top-performing luxury property markets through the last decade
Key trends revealed in long-term analysis of Knight Frank's Prime International Residential Index.
In Pictures: ‘One of Ireland’s finest contemporary country houses’ seeks €8mn
Agents instructed on 111-acre estate with spectacular centrepiece & 'unrivalled waterside appeal'.
In Pictures: Newly built ‘masterpiece’ mansion in Montenegro seeks €8mn
Becky Fatemi of Sotheby's International Realty pitches a 'Venetian-inspired masterpiece', developed by a British father & son in 'Europe’s best-kept secret'.
Profiles & Interviews
Interview: Elliot Jones of ADVSR on driving real estate’s digital transformation
'Our rapid adoption, driven entirely by word of mouth, proves the industry was ready for this' - Proptech boss reveals major ambitions for global platform connecting advisors & developers.
Watch: Quinlan Terry’s life in architecture, in conversation with Francis Terry
Britain's leading classical architects, father-and-son Quinlan and Francis Terry, share personal anecdotes and profound insights into how design and cultural trends have shifted through the last 60 years.
International Women’s Day 2025: A note to my younger self
What advice do property industry leaders wish they had received at the start of their careers?
Property Listenings: Three real estate podcasts to hear this month
Catch up on fascinating conversations with industry insiders in PrimeResi's new regular round-up.
Interview: Knight Frank’s resi chief Tim Hyatt on navigating a ‘complicated’ market & how the business is planning for the future
'I don't think I can ever remember being in such a confused, complicated, exciting market': PrimeResi discusses digital modernisation, industry fragmentation & market predictions with the high-profile…
Interiors & Design
In Pictures: Boutique developer’s new walled villas create ‘a private oasis’ in Wimbledon
'There is nothing else in Wimbledon currently being delivered to this level of finish,' says Raf Chowdhury of project financier CapitalRise.
In Pictures: £13.5mn RH collaboration unveiled at The Whiteley
American super-brand curates 4,000 sq ft duplex at luxury west London scheme in UK first.
In Pictures: Foster + Partners designs ultra-luxe residential island enclave in the Red Sea
A 400-hectare island in Saudi Arabia is being turned into an 'extraordinary island community' of super-prime private residences with resort-style amenities.
In Pictures: Grand Nine Elms duplex apartment seeks £32mn
HBA Residential has designed interiors for an extraordinary ground-level super-prime home in Excel Winner's Thames City development.
In Pictures: Inside Caudwell’s new £300mn scheme on the French Riviera
Luxury developer unveils first furnished apartment & completed health spa at Le Provençal.
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