'The engine remained fundamentally strong' despite Budget pitstop, report agents; could a prime-market 'relief' rally now be on the cards?

Dean Elgafar previously worked at Wetherell, Chestertons & UK Sotheby's International Realty.

Q3 data confirms an uninterrupted five-year rally that's seen the average villa price soar by nearly 125%.

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Spain Sotheby’s International Realty adds new base in Palma as part of major roll-out in the region.

'It’s about creating a home that adapts to people’s lives rather than the other way around,' says design studio of pioneering new project.

The latest Foxtons data reveal a traditional seasonal slowdown in the lettings market, with average rents falling -3% in October.

Knight Frank's Liam Bailey & Miller Samuels' Jonathan Miller discuss global super-prime trends, Q3 numbers, and the big question across the pond: what does NYC's new mayor mean for the real estate sector?

Borough's unanimous approval marks 'major milestone' for central London's biggest cleared development site.

Mishcon de Reya's team of tax & legal experts delivers a thorough briefing on the Autumn Budget's key announcements & policy changes - including the new High Value Council Tax Surcharge affecting £2mn+…

Expectations for residential transaction volumes, house price growth and for housebuilding activity have all been scaled back.

Following a Budget 'where politics trumped economics', Tom Bill of Knight Frank questions how much the new tax on £2mn+ homes will yield.

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Buyers who transacted in the midst of the uncertainty have been rewarded
Richard & Sophie Rogerson, of buying agency RFR Property

A Council Tax surcharge for high-value homes is 'probably the least worst outcome for owners of prime property', comments Savills, but our pundits are less sanguine about changes to landlords' income…

High-value homes will face significantly higher Council Tax bills, while landlords will pay a larger share of their property income to HMRC.

Office for Budget Responsibility report published early 'in error' - including details of a new Council Tax surcharge on high-value homes.

Marquee 6,214 sq ft residence drew multiple offers despite wider market caution.

A smorgasbord of property tax changes could be on the agenda in today's big fiscal event.

The global wealthy are on the move - and Europe is emerging as a key magnet, reports Knight Frank's Kate Everett-Allen.

Clint Nagata's luxury-focused firm expands with new UK base, helmed by some well-known industry figures.

Stucco-fronted Grade II-listed Allom masterpiece sells after more than 20 years in the same ownership.

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International property news

Knight Frank reports on the island's performance & prospects as HNW buyers seek out safety & stability.

Knight Frank sets out the state of play following a flurry of government announcements sending ripples through markets across Europe - and beyond.

UK buying agency Garrington highlights some key patterns & demographic shifts for luxury property agents targeting the world's super-rich.

Survey of 12 global markets shows a 21% Q3 drop in $10mn-plus deals - led by sharper falls in New York and London - but the overall 12-month tally is still the strongest since 2021.

London Square owner reports bumper 2025 performance and updates on international expansion.

Profiles & Interviews

Recruitment guru Barry Collins chats with prime resi industry leaders & entrepreneurs, distilling decades of experience & career highlights into 60 seconds.

Recruitment guru Barry Collins chats with prime resi industry leaders & entrepreneurs, distilling decades of experience & career highlights into 60 seconds.

Recruitment guru Barry Collins chats with prime resi industry leaders & entrepreneurs, distilling decades of experience & career highlights into 60 seconds.

Top-end specialist reveals how schemes are transformed from building sites into turnkey addresses for the world’s most discerning buyers.

Recruitment guru Barry Collins chats with prime resi industry leaders & entrepreneurs, distilling decades of experience & career highlights into 60 seconds.

Interiors & Design

'This collaboration allows us to bring a thoughtful, lifestyle-driven element to the service we offer,' says Butler Sherborn's Elizabeth D’ Allemagne.

Hamilford Design & Luxe Projects London walk us through the 14-month transformation of a traditional period property into a luxury family residence.

Artemest collaborated with Dublin-based designer Róisín Lafferty on the high-end project in Nine Elms.

The Financial Times employs remarkable visualisations to tell a story about Mohammed bin Salman's extraordinary plan for a high-rise city in the desert.

The 74-storey 619 Brickell will deliver 300 residences and the US city's second Nobu eatery.

Special Report: Prime London 25

The evolution of London's luxury property market, 2000-2025: Our 75-page report charts a truly transformative period for both the property market & the prime residential industry.

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.

Cathy Hawker explores how the fluctuating fortunes of Prime Central London can be tied to major international economic events of the past 25 years.

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.

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.

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.

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Simon English Property Search specialises in sourcing, negotiating and acquiring residential property in London and the Home Counties on behalf of UK and overseas clients.

Icon Capital International are private client advisors exclusively for UHNWIs & HNWIs operating in Central London’s golden boroughs - in Knightsbridge, Belgravia, Chelsea, Hyde Park Corner & Mayfair…

We are Ascot Design, a multi-sectoral architectural design practice most well known for standout luxury residences and superhomes.

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Collins Property Recruitment is a business with a purpose: to enable talent and businesses to meet and do great things together. We make this happen through an unrivalled network, knowledge and experience.

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