London & Lisbon-based studio delivers a mid-century-inspired, art-filled showstopper, as super-prime Mayfair scheme nears sellout.
Super-prime brokerage to rev up PCL expansion with trophy Knightsbridge base
UK Sotheby's International Realty is taking over a former McLaren showroom at One Hyde Park, hot on the heels of another marquee branch opening in Kensington.
In Pictures: Inside an £18.5mn duplex at 60 Curzon, designed by De Rosee Sa
London & Lisbon-based studio delivers a mid-century-inspired, art-filled showstopper, as super-prime Mayfair scheme nears sellout.
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Barclays Private Bank: ‘Five signs the tide may be turning for London’s prime property market’
'The outlook remains varied,' bank tells HNW clients, but 'there are clear signs that interest is picking up at the top end of the London property market.'
Christie’s International Real Estate adds more Caribbean coverage
New Anguilla venture will be led by veteran broker Dominique Silvera, also the founder and chairman of CIRE Barbados.
Algarve agency partners with John D Wood & Co
'Our two real estate agencies offer a trusted bridge between the UK & Portugal,' says Liberty Real Estate.
Former boss of JLL Kensington joins Moveli
'Upper market' brokerage's latest signing will cover Cheltenham, the Cotswolds & London.
Boutique London developer targets European expansion
Alex Macaulay's Kinland has lined up luxury schemes in Portugal & the French Alps, after delivering two sell-out projects in South London.
Dolphin Square Resurfaces: Inside one of Europe’s biggest resi restoration projects
First wave of apartments & luxury amenities make a splash in epic overhaul of 'iconic' rental estate in Pimlico.
Long-running RBKC agency launches ‘flagship’ HQ in South Ken
tlc Estate Agents is also revamping its former home in Earl's Court. 'We are honouring our heritage while stepping confidently into the future,' declares COO Samantha Hossack.
Expanding real estate recruitment firm strengthens senior ranks
Georgia Zambakides steps up as Executive Director at deverellsmith as the London-based business plans for 'unparalleled' growth.
UK buyers ‘overpaying’ for properties with higher energy efficiency ratings
Hefty premiums are not always justified by the actual gains in energy efficiency, say academics, as industry braces for major overhaul of assessment system.
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Super-prime specialists join ‘London’s original brokerage house’
The London Broker signs ex-Lodha star Philippa Bromley-Martin & Cannes-based luxury specialist Jez Moore as platform expands internationally.
‘This isn’t just an expansion – it’s a transformation’: US mega-brokerage Douglas Elliman goes global
Major-league luxury real estate brand sets sights on Europe & beyond; high-profile alliance with UK-based Knight Frank 'mutually concluded' after 15 years.
PCL dealmaker Harvey Cyzer on the state of play in Mayfair’s property market
The headlines may be bleak, but sales revenue at OB Private’s Mayfair office is up 228% year-on-year - so are smart buyers seeing what others aren’t?
‘Radical’ Grosvenor Square revamp gets underway
Grosvenor promises year-long landscaping works 'will radically transform London’s second-largest garden square into an immersive woodland experience.'
John D Wood & Co adds five-branch agency in SW London
Well-known firm with operations in Battersea, Balham, Fulham & Clapham joins prime agency's expanding 'family of brands'.
Martyn Gerrard swoops on established Islington agency
North London firm expands into key territory with latest addition to its stable.
Carrots & Sticks: Will the government’s new tactics boost resi development?
Oliver Knight unpacks the latest housing policy levers - and how developers are navigating a 'complex' landscape.
£28mn Knightsbridge mansion sale sets 2025 benchmark
Recent mega-deal on Princes Gate 'reaffirms London’s appeal as a global property destination,' say agents.
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Isabella Birch Reynardson's specialist division is expanding into high-value regional rental markets, while Stevie Walmesley has moved from DDRE to lead the team in North London.
International property news
In Pictures: Banyan Tree debuts branded residences in Europe
Persepolis Investments' Madrid scheme 'blends architectural heritage, contemporary design, and a wellness-driven lifestyle.'
Rhodium brings in former LVMH director for global branded residences push
Luxury sector heavyweight Pierre Mallevays joins Dean Main’s super-prime firm as Strategic Advisor, as it eyes more international growth.
Chestertons Global expands Caribbean network
Agency pursues 'ongoing investment in the world’s most promising property markets.'
‘London may fit the definition of a Global City more than anywhere else in the world’ – Oxford Economics
Researchers have ranked 1,000 world cities across five categories, placing the UK capital in second place for the second year running.
Savills recruits resi chief in Portugal
Lisbon-based Rita Bueri has moved from JLL.
Profiles & Interviews
Interview: Savills research chief Lucian Cook on decoding prime property data – and the signals to watch now
'Usually in the early stages of a recovery the prime markets lead the mainstream, but the reverse has been true of late': Discussing facts, figures & forecasts with one of Britain's foremost market commentators.
Property Listenings: The best real estate podcasts to hear in May
Catch up on fascinating conversations with industry insiders in PrimeResi's regular round-up.
Interview: Elliot Jones of ADVSR on driving real estate’s digital transformation
'Our rapid adoption, driven entirely by word of mouth, proves the industry was ready for this' - Proptech boss reveals major ambitions for global platform connecting advisors & developers.
Watch: Quinlan Terry’s life in architecture, in conversation with Francis Terry
Britain's leading classical architects, father-and-son Quinlan and Francis Terry, share personal anecdotes and profound insights into how design and cultural trends have shifted through the last 60 years.
International Women’s Day 2025: A note to my younger self
What advice do property industry leaders wish they had received at the start of their careers?
Interiors & Design
In Pictures: Inside a Dara Huang-designed ‘sanctuary in the sky’ at Thames City
37th floor residence in one of London's highest resi buildings promises 'spa-like plushness'.
‘Game-changing’ fast-track service launches for luxury property projects
RedBook Agency says its new offering – limited to a select number of large-scale, high-value schemes each year – can cut delivery timelines by up to 30%.
Design studio Sims Hilditch shifts to partnership model
High-end firm says 'progressive' leadership reshuffle reflects evolving client needs & will future-proof the business.
In Pictures: Statement mansion on Lake Geneva promises a ‘sanctuary of refinement’
Byron Baciocchi's Unica Capital is bringing forward two ultra-prime projects in a Swiss village outside Geneva.
New recruits & project wins for top-end design studio Lawson Robb
Significant expansion marks a 'new chapter' for the Chelsea-based firm.
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