Luxury property advisors report increased interest from wealthy Americans looking for residences in the UK.

'It was all-guns-blazing last week', reports London resi sales boss Rory Penn.

'With the October Budget behind us, the outlook for both house prices and rents remains positive,' says JLL in its latest property market forecasts.

Private bank's latest survey of the capital's luxury market shows prices falling, average discounts close to 9% and almost 80% of sales coming in below asking price.

The latest data confirms a spike in property transactions last week.

Thompson Estates has been 'integrated' into the local Fine & Country operation by owner Margaret Thompson.

In Pictures: Guests from across the luxury property & design sectors gathered to toast Louise Wicksteed's new West Country-based venture.

Aldar-owned developer threw a party at the home of England Rugby to launch a pair of new schemes in Twickenham.

Savills has issued fresh forecasts for the mainstream housing market, with an optimistic outlook for less turbulent times ahead.

Grade II six-storey specimen is one of the largest on Knightsbridge's Montpelier Square.

Linking long-term loans to properties rather than people could promote more energy-efficient retrofits, argue lenders.

'The UK property industry is shifting toward a more client-focused model,' says Alexander Leon as he joins the self-employed broker platform in central London.

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With less external noise, house prices in the medium term will be dictated by the fundamentals of demand, supply and affordability
Lucian Cook, head of residential research at Savills

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Grand 1901 townhouse on Lygon Place, asking £21.5mn, was formerly the Italian Embassy & Defence Attaché.

'This coming US election will be more than just a decision on leadership - it could signal a new phase of high demand for international real estate,' says Parisian buying agent Susie Hollands.

Four years after the branded residences model emerged, pioneered by Four Seasons, this niche financial strategy has evolved into a diverse & thriving sector of the global real estate market, explains CBRE

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