While climate-related risk is widely discussed, the immediate impact on the luxury homes market is not, writes George Seatter - and insurance placement is emerging as one of the biggest deal blockers around.
Agency duo buy well-known SW London firm
Brendan Wynne & Fraser Allen are consolidating the 33-year-old estate agency's multiple branches into a 'hub office' in central Richmond.
‘A hidden crisis’: How uninsurable properties are quietly stalling high-end transactions
While climate-related risk is widely discussed, the immediate impact on the luxury homes market is not, writes George Seatter - and insurance placement is emerging as one of the biggest deal blockers around.
Knight Frank & UK Sotheby’s land £25mn Ormeley Lodge instruction
Lady Annabel Goldsmith's 'exquisite' former home between Ham Common and Richmond Park comes to market after more than 50 years with the family.
Luxury PCL developer expands into the prime country market
Mayfair-based REDD says growing demand from UHNW clients is driving its move beyond central London.
Prime London rents gather pace as supply squeeze bites
Prime Outer London is currently seeing the strongest growth in two years, reports Knight Frank.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 27, 2026
5% fewer sales were agreed in Week 27 this year compared to last, while 16% more rental deals were done.
Developer marks completion of Dubai’s first Six Senses Residences
Owner hand-overs are now underway on Palm Jumeirah.
Book Now: Rightmove’s AI webinar for estate agency bosses
Property portal's data chief, a Google AI expert & a leading tech entrepreneur to share practical insights for sales & letting agents.
Long-standing Hamptons director moves to Moveli
Andrew Farmer has spent the last two decades with Hamptons in Tunbridge Wells.
In Pictures: Inside the first completed penthouse at Holland Park Gate
RedBook Agency & Taylor Howes collaborate on transformation of 5,500 sq ft duplex atop Lodha's super-prime scheme in Kensington, billed as 'one of London's most significant new luxury homes'.
Valouran promotes sales chief Leigh to partner
Industry veteran steps up at the luxury developer, where he oversees sales across a £4bn London portfolio.
Influential economists urge incoming PM to scrap stamp duty & council tax for 1% property value tax
UCL report backed by heavyweight thinkers proposes annual levy on property values as part of sweeping tax overhaul.
Quote of the day
HNWIs are pressing pause due to the change in government and the wealth taxes rumoured to be included in the Budget
Charles Curran on the unintended consequences of a proportional property tax
The Maskells boss explores some significant potential ramifications of proposed reforms backed by PM-apparent Andy Burnham.
High-profile agent Tangney launches ‘modern private office’
Siân-Louise Tangney's new venture, Key Privé, has already chalked up a £200k-a-month off-market deal in Ascot.
Prime property price declines accelerate in ‘strong buyer’s market’
Savills expects 'increasingly cautious' London & regional top-ends to remain price sensitive in H2.
‘The product has to work harder than ever’: Dean Main on developing, managing & future-proofing super-prime homes
The Rhodium and Henigman boss gives PrimeResi the inside track on how top-end demand is shifting in London - and reveals what separates the very best schemes from the rest.
Seven things we learned from the latest UBS Global Wealth Report
An 'extraordinary' year for global wealth creation has reshaped the HNW landscape. Here's what luxury property professionals need to know.
Independent buying agents launch invitation-only alliance
New network aims to promote higher standards and make it easier for consumers to find experienced buy-side advisers.
DDRE reveals 2026 sales figures; adds four new advisors
Persephone Rose, Helena Barnett-Lonergan, Ross Parker & Tommy Moore have joined Daniel Daggers' luxury brokerage.
HBA Residential expands global leadership team
Luxury design practice appoints regional Principals to oversee EMEA, Asia-Pacific and the Americas.
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International property news
Global house price growth slows to weakest level since 2024
Knight Frank's latest index shows annual growth slipped from 2.3% to 1.4% in Q1, but 91% of the 55 markets tracked were still in positive territory.
Chestertons Global extends French Riviera coverage
Boutique agency Olivier Morvan & Co is now operating as Chestertons Nice.
Savills bolsters Riviera valuations team
Pierre Pire has moved from JLL.
Global super-prime market rebounds, with London back in the mix
Knight Frank tracked 636 US$10mn-plus resi deals worth US$11.4bn in Q1, with London climbing to fourth globally by deal volume as Dubai, Hong Kong and New York led the strongest quarter in a year.
Aman crowns Singapore’s tallest tower with pair of Sky Villas
Luxury hospitality brand unveils a 'complete residential sanctuary' at the top of The Skywaters.
Profiles & Interviews
My Property Career: Quickfire Q&A with Simon Taylor
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 David Ronson
Recruitment guru Barry Collins chats with prime resi industry leaders & entrepreneurs, distilling decades of experience & career highlights into 60 seconds.
Interview: Charlie Gibson & Tas Basran of OB Private on scaling up, the brokerage shift & breaking down corporate barriers
New leadership structure, a fast-growing brokerage arm and deals flowing: inside the Mayfair-based property firm’s next phase.
My Property Career: Quickfire Q&A with Charlie Wells
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 Jeremy Leaf
Recruitment guru Barry Collins chats with prime resi industry leaders & entrepreneurs, distilling decades of experience & career highlights into 60 seconds.
Interiors & Design
RIBA names new President
Jay Morton of Bell Phillips Architects will take the reins from Chris Williamson next year.
In Pictures: ‘Iconic’ Georgian townhouse in Bath seeks £2.75mn
Designed by John Wood the Elder, No.1 The Circus is being sold alongside a rather fine selection of interiors pieces.
In Pictures: Touring a brand-new townhouse opposite Harrods, asking £14.4mn
Agents are marketing the first of five newly completed freehold homes on Lancelot Place; PrimeResi took a look around.
Battersea Power Station picks contractor for Gehry-designed next phase
165-year-old firm will complete Electric Boulevard with two striking new buildings delivering around 300 new homes and c.65,000 of commercial space.
First Look: Albion Nord completes £6.7mn show home at Bishops Avenue Gardens
Arts & Crafts meets luxury living in first apartment to be unveiled at new Billionaires' Row scheme.
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