Property developer Aldar has launched sales at Abu Dhabi's first Mandarin Oriental Residences.

'Our Viadux penthouses bring to Manchester’s prime city centre a level of quality and sophistication that’s usually only seen in London,' says Salboy chief Simon Ismail.

UK Sotheby’s International Realty picked up the Grand Prix 'Private Client Firm of the Year' at the 2024 Spear's Awards, while Becky Fatemi was named Property Broker of the Year.

Property agents note 'an air of calm confidence' in the latest UK House Price Index, covering September 2024.

RedBook debuts 'industry-first' benchmarking tool for clients & advisors; reveals key insights into the design & construction sectors' 'world of smoke and mirrors'.

New report lifts the lid on the inner workings of the UK's high-end design & construction sectors.

Buyer exchanged on 'incredible' mixed-use proposition, listed at £22.5mn, just before the Budget.

OBMI sees 'immense opportunity' in the UK & Europe.

But London's rental market has hit an 'affordability ceiling', so is on track for lower growth than other parts of the country.

Agreed sales are down, but more offers are being made than at this time last year, and more new sales instructions are hitting the market.

Commitment to green building practices has been 'lacking' over the last 12 months, warns influential trade body.

Tim Webb and Emma Maher both move from rival global law firm K&L Gates.

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It is challenging to see where an increase in rental supply will come from in the next couple of years
Guy Whittaker, research analyst at Savills

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The London-based brokerage has already signed up private clients with a combined £300mn to spend on high-end homes in 2025.

Demand for high-end branded product is showing no signs of slowing down, reports Savills, revealing another 60 names are poised to enter the space by the end of the decade.

In Pictures: Priya Rawal hosts the LPF Christmas Soiree at Ginza St James's.

A flurry of sales have been finalised at the Art Deco-influenced project in recent months.

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Palatial 10,700 sq ft residence has been kitted out with an array of 'indulgent' amenities, including an Annabel's-esque private club room.

As the dust settles on months of uncertainty, top buying agent Jo Eccles summarises the short- and long-term considerations for those leaving, remaining, or coming to the UK.

LonRes reports 'substantial turnaround' as transactions jump 55% year-on-year, while a significant rise in under offer numbers bodes well for Q4.

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Developer Binghatti reveals A-list buyer at latest ultra-luxe project in Dubai.

The proportion of overseas buyers has risen to 27% in London, new stats show, with Asian investors at the forefront.

The estate agency brand's German franchisee has taken on the master license for Dubai.

Four of America's top luxury property brokers share insights & anecdotes about their ultra-prime deal-making.

Competition for high-value homes in this tropical British Overseas Territory is building, reports local broker David Boyce, as legislative changes encourage international investment.

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