Next week marks the start of 'new age' for the private rented sector, says Jessica Tomlinson of Savills, as she walks us through what incoming legislation means for top-end tenants & landlords.
Chestertons reports 21% drop in London buyer enquiries
Uncertainty hits early-stage demand, says major agency, but deals still getting done; 'fairly sharp rebound' possible if rates settle.
In Pictures: 121-acre Victorian Surrey estate with cricketing pedigree asks £9.85mn
Designed by George Devey, the Grade II listed Sendholme comes with its own pitch and pavilion.
Forbes Global Properties names exclusive New York representative
Rebranded brokerage takes NYC role within global luxury real estate network.
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Required Reading: The Renters’ Rights Act is (nearly) here
Next week marks the start of 'new age' for the private rented sector, says Jessica Tomlinson of Savills, as she walks us through what incoming legislation means for top-end tenants & landlords.
PCL lettings jump as sales slump to lowest level since 2020
JLL analysis suggests £743mn-worth of PCL property changed hands in Q1 - significantly below the previous two-year Q1 average of over £1bn.
HNW property consultancy expands in the South of France
Webster Hart has opened an office in St Tropez.
French group snaps up luxury smart home tech firm Cornflake
Acquisition brings UK specialist into Ateliers de France's high-end stable.
Ranked: Ten of the world’s hottest HNW housing markets in 2026
Agents from around Knight Frank’s global network share their takes on the neighbourhoods set to outperform, from New York & New Zealand enclaves to one of London's golden postcodes.
Boutique agency lines up another Beaufort Gardens double building at £19.5mn
Working with Knight Frank, Maskells picks up trophy instruction near Harrods after marshalling similar sale last year.
LonRes rolls out new tool to guide rent setting ahead of rule changes
New Rental Checker designed to help letting agents comply with Section 13 of the Renters’ Rights Act, drawing on achieved rents.
Foxtons posts 35% fall in Q1 sales revenue
Stamp duty hangover and ‘more challenging’ market backdrop prompt cost cuts and sales reset, with lettings helping to offset the slowdown.
Quote of the day
There has been five sales over £50 million in PCL this year alone, compared to just one in the whole of 2025
The Wealth Report 2026: ‘We are witnessing one of the most significant shifts in global wealth distribution in modern history’
Eight big themes, six key takeaways & a digest of super-rich numbers from Knight Frank's flagship research offering.
$550mn Monaco deal could set new global home sale record
Details surface around a transaction in the principality’s ultra-prime Mareterra enclave that would rank among the largest ever recorded.
One Battle After Another: Charlie Ellingworth on the forces shaping the spring market
Property Vision’s co-founder explains how headwinds are affecting property markets from PCL to the country - and which pockets are weathering the storms.
Campions acquires boutique PCL agency Aston Chase
Estate agency group steps up expansion with addition of established Prime Central and North West London operator.
In Pictures: Berkeley launches ‘jewel in the crown’ at King’s Road Park
Flagship phase of SW London regen scheme to deliver 143 apartments across two Foster + Partners-designed buildings.
Time for some hard yakka: Lucian Cook on the reality of the High Value Council Tax Surcharge
Deciding on a High Value Council Tax Surcharge was the easy bit, says Lucian Cook, Head of Residential Research at Savills. Implementing it is where the hard work really starts.
Super-prime agency lines up brokerage model expansion
UPDATED: 'This is not a shift towards scale, nor an attempt to mirror larger brokerage platforms... it is a natural extension of our boutique approach', says Beauchamp boss Gary Hersham.
Clouds of Uncertainty: Frances McDonald on why the UK’s prime property market recovery is ‘taking a breather’
Savills' Research Director explores how top-end home buyers & sellers are reacting to recent global events, as a 'promising start' to the year is tempered by 'renewed caution.'
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State-first measure targeting ultra-wealthy and global elite announced by Mayor Mamdani.
International property news
London’s super-prime status ‘under pressure’ as Tokyo & Dubai lead global house price growth
'Prime residential property has pulled away from the broader housing sector' in many global markets, says Knight Frank, but the UK capital has dropped to 93rd place on the firm's annual PIRI 100 index.
How much prime property does US$1mn buy around the world?
Knight Frank's latest Prime International Residential Index illustrates how the spending power of US$1mn has contracted in many luxury markets over the last five years.
Knight Frank expands remit for van Straubenzee amid Middle East push
Private Office co-head to lead regional growth alongside global role
Chestertons Global teams up with Riviera agency Croisette Properties
Croisette Properties signs to the international brand network.
Monaco flagged as next frontier for branded residences
Sector specialist explains why the Principality is a key gap in a fast-growing global market, as latest data underlines depth of demand.
Profiles & Interviews
My Property Career: Quickfire Q&A with Heathgate’s Vivienne Harris
Recruitment guru Barry Collins chats with prime resi industry leaders & entrepreneurs, distilling decades of experience & career highlights into 60 seconds.
My Property Career: Quickfire Q&A with Nick Vaughan
Recruitment guru Barry Collins chats with prime resi industry leaders & entrepreneurs, distilling decades of experience & career highlights into 60 seconds.
My Property Career: Quickfire Q&A with Charles Leigh
Recruitment guru Barry Collins chats with prime resi industry leaders & entrepreneurs, distilling decades of experience & career highlights into 60 seconds.
My Property Career: Quickfire Q&A with Alisa Zotimova
Recruitment guru Barry Collins chats with prime resi industry leaders & entrepreneurs, distilling decades of experience & career highlights into 60 seconds.
Interview: Stephen Green & Ben Holland on the realities of running a high-end resi design practice
HollandGreen’s founders on how the design landscape and client expectations have evolved over the past 15 years, and what comes next.
Interiors & Design
Top international architecture practice unveils new look & senior line-up
PLP Architecture has named five new Partners and six new Directors for its offices in London, Singapore and Tokyo.
REDD lands 12,000 sq ft mansion project in Notting Hill
Private client commission will see substantial villa reworked into 'best-in-class' family home.
1508 London to design Baccarat-branded Maldives scheme
London-headquartered firm joins team delivering French crystal brand’s first residences in the Indian Ocean.
Hamptons heads back to the Chelsea Flower Show
Agency's fourth collaboration with Garden Club London will showcase urban living trends.
In Pictures: Qatari Diar & CWG open final resi phase at £1bn Southbank Place
'Intentionally understated' apartment block completes a decade-long prime London redevelopment project.
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Charted: The evolution of London’s prime property market, 2000-2025
Exclusive LonRes data reveal which parts of the capital’s prime property market have seen the most significant price growth over the last 25-years.
Seismic Shifts, 2000-2025: The global events that moved the needle on London’s prime property market
Cathy Hawker explores how the fluctuating fortunes of Prime Central London can be tied to major international economic events of the past 25 years.
Rise of the Broker: How the business of prime London agency has changed since 2000
Alexandra Goss charts the changing face of luxury property agency over the last 25 years, from the mainstreaming of buying agents & the introduction of private offices, to the rise of independent brokers.
Smart Home Market: How luxury property agents embraced the digital age
Ruth Bloomfield explores the new gadgets & technological leaps that have shaped London’s prime property sector since the turn of the millennium – including portals, smartphones & social media.
LonRes founders Carrington & Payne on 25 years in the prime London property arena
A personal view of how Prime Central London has evolved since the turn of the century, by William Carrington & Anthony Payne - who founded LonRes in the year 2000.
PrimeResi Directory
Prest Vale Architects
Prest Vale Architects is a Chartered Practice with the Royal Institute of British Architects.We deliver architectural and interior projects of varying use, for both private and commercial clients.
Llanover International
Llanover International Ltd is a London based boutique real estate company working on sales, acquisitions and lettings of prime and super prime properties in Prime Central London, Surrey and the UAE.
Henry Smith & Co
Henry Smith & Co was established in January 2014 and is an exclusive real estate search and acquisition consultancy, offering services in the prime central London market.
Langstaff
We specialize in creating design-led, bespoke kitchens, cabinetry, and furniture for extraordinary homes.
Juszt Capital
Juszt Capital is a private wealth and multi-family office providing advice across property, protection and long-term financial planning.
Prime Residential Property Ltd
An independent boutique estate agency specialising in off-market luxury properties for sale or rent in London. All clients are guaranteed the very best in customer service and confidentiality.
Liberty Rock Property
We are the real estate arm of Liberty Rock — a boutique platform connecting capital, developers, and buyers across the UK.
DDRE Global
We are a relationship-based, results-driven and fully digital real estate business.