Big-brand brokerage bolsters PCL and SW London teams with fresh wave of high-level appointments.
Residence One expands into high-end construction
Luxury developer behind more than £400mn of PCL projects launches dedicated construction division as demand grows for experienced contractors.
Grosvenor rejigs London leadership team with trio of senior appointments
Steph Ball, Amelia Bright & Piers Townley are in charge of big projects across Mayfair & Belgravia.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 21, 2026
Agreed Sales & Under Offer numbers dipped last week.
Prices rise as property market ‘regains composure’
Average values increased across both UK and London property markets in Q1.
UK Sotheby’s lands former Carter Jonas heavyweight Macpherson in latest senior hiring round
Big-brand brokerage bolsters PCL and SW London teams with fresh wave of high-level appointments.
Foxtons adds investment guru as non-exec
Farah Buckley 'brings considerable expertise in growth, innovation and strategy ... with a particular focus on technology.'
The developer’s view: Why delivering super-prime homes in London is getting tougher
Andri Chanturia examines the challenges facing the capital’s top-end projects - from planning bottlenecks to rising build costs and global supply chain delays - and how delivery strategies are adapting…
‘The mood felt more positive than might have been expected’: James Bearryman’s reflections from UKREiiF
CBRE's new homes chief shares insights & experiences from one of the property industry's key events.
‘Exceptionally rare’ Cadogan Square cottage sells off-market
Freehold gem with garden and parking, available for the first time in half a century, changes hands following discreet campaign.
Agency reports ‘renewed momentum’ in prime country markets as demand jumps 50%
Strutt & Parker's voice joins a gathering chorus confirming a spring sales flurry for top-end country houses.
In Pictures: High-tech Hampstead mansion project pitched at £29.95mn
Recently-established agency Draper London has been instructed to sell a tech maven's north London work-in-progress, complete with 'Batcave' style basement.
F1-focused developer picks luxury brokerage for global expansion drive
Trackside hospitality & resi brand brings in Nest Seekers as official international sales and marketing partner.
Quote of the day
The UK needs to demonstrate it is open for business and wants to attract talent on a competitive global stage, but the government keeps delivering signals that it is not listening
Behind the Railings: A lawyer’s guide to buying on London’s garden squares
From access rights to estate management schemes, the legal intricacies of the capital's private garden squares can catch out purchasers - and sometimes even their advisers - warns Robert Barham.
Savills instructed on £45mn Georgian estate with over 1,700 acres
IN PICTURES: Inside one of the most significant country listings of 2026 so far, on the open market for the first time in a century.
Prime London sales market picks up as under-offers turn into transactions
Latest LonRes analysis suggests buyer activity is improving and agents are feeling more positive, though vendors are still facing tough competition.
Self-Employed Vs Traditional: Estate agents’ performance compared
Analysts claim self-employed brokers are ‘more likely to sell a property’ than traditional estate agents.
Government unveils detailed blueprint for new high-value homes levy
Consultation sheds light on how England’s so-called ‘mansion tax’ could work in practice - including key timelines and a potential premium for overseas owners.
Boutique Echlin-designed scheme launches in West London
CBRE appointed to market nine-unit heritage-themed project just off Westbourne Grove.
From sweet spots to sticking points: How property taxation is reshaping the UK’s prime markets
IN DEPTH: Analysis by Yolande Barnes and Middleton Advisors points to widening gaps between high-friction and low-friction parts of the market - and the implications for pricing and liquidity.
Rare super-prime penthouse deal closes in NW London
Phillips Harrod & UK Sotheby’s collaborate on one of the biggest apartment sales across NW1 and NW8 in recent years.
Editor's Choice
Savills leads for £1mn+ listings, but is just pipped by Knight Frank in the super-prime arena, according to a specialist marketing firm's analysis.
International property news
Christie’s International Real Estate adds Barcelona affiliate
Longstanding local brokerage to rebrand as network expands Spanish footprint.
Knight Frank launches Private Office in India
Saneya Malani is leading the property consultancy's latest UHNW-focused offering.
Mandarin Oriental to launch branded mansions in Abu Dhabi
Luxury hotelier is working on 35 stand-alone residences in the grounds of the Emirates Palace hotel.
In Pictures: ‘Frontline’ Algarve villa heads to auction in London
Overlooking Portugal's Ria Formosa National Park, Casa Laguna is listed for sale at €15mn.
Knight Frank in fresh New York push with luxury brokerage tie-up
Big-brand property consultancy declares a 'major milestone' for the business as it signs a new partnership in the Big Apple.
Profiles & Interviews
My Property Career: Quickfire Q&A with Lucie Hirst
Recruitment guru Barry Collins chats with prime resi industry leaders & entrepreneurs, distilling decades of experience & career highlights into 60 seconds.
Rich List 2026: Britain’s 50 wealthiest property tycoons
Annual rundown of Britain’s richest families and individuals puts combined wealth at £784bn - up slightly on last year - but shows more UHNWIs are now based overseas.
My Property Career: Quickfire Q&A with Benji Weinberger
Recruitment guru Barry Collins chats with prime resi industry leaders & entrepreneurs, distilling decades of experience & career highlights into 60 seconds.
Interview: Sophie Jones of We Stay on the rise of luxury short lets
PCL agent-turned-hospitality entrepreneur discusses changing rental patterns and why more prime agencies are moving into the flexible accommodation arena.
My Property Career: Quickfire Q&A with Jo Eccles
Recruitment guru Barry Collins chats with prime resi industry leaders & entrepreneurs, distilling decades of experience & career highlights into 60 seconds.
Interiors & Design
Chelsea medal for Hamptons-backed garden inspired by modern urban living
The Transient Garden was created by RHS first-timer Rebecca Lloyd Jones, with a focus on flexible outdoor space for city dwellers.
‘Suddenly over asking price feels entirely reasonable’: How horticulture helps sell high-end homes
The right garden can transform both pricing power and purchaser psychology, according to veteran north London agent Trevor Abrahmsohn.
Ranked: Prime London neighbourhoods with the highest proportion of garden homes
Plus: Mark Latchford of HollandGreen tells Enness Global about five trends shaping prime London garden design in 2026.
Luxury property auction firm launches super-prime home furnishing service
Concierge Curated 'directly responds to rising demand for move-in ready, fully furnished luxury properties.'
London Square gathers top design names for Milan debrief at new Mayfair HQ
The Aldar-owned developer has ramped up its presence in PCL with a luxurious new Bruton Place base.
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