If we want the market to function more efficiently again, we need to stop viewing the housing crisis purely through the lens of first-time buyers, says brokerage chief.
Off-market properties outnumbering online listings by 5:1 in PCL, says buying agency
Fear of not having seen everything available is now the main factor weighing on buyers’ minds and undermining confidence, reports Eccord.
Notting Hill villa changes hands for nearly £32mn
Mid-19th century residence is one of the area's finest examples.
Rupert Collingwood: The property ladder is freezing from the top down
If we want the market to function more efficiently again, we need to stop viewing the housing crisis purely through the lens of first-time buyers, says brokerage chief.
Bidwells recruits London planning boss from Avison Young
Laura Jenkinson will lead the 186-year-old firm's planning team in the capital, focusing on major Zone 1 and 2 projects.
No spike for London rental prices amid major rulebook changes
'Landlords aren’t using the legislation as an excuse to increase rents,' says letting agency boss, as most London boroughs record slowing price growth since the Renters' Rights Act became law.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 22, 2026
Agreed Sales are down again, and there's been an interesting jump in sales and rental listings being withdrawn from the market.
Luxury brokerage faces allegations of workplace misconduct
High-profile firm insists it 'does not tolerate harassment or inappropriate conduct' following Bloomberg report.
Savills warns of weaker year for prime property markets
'Market conditions have notably shifted' in the last six months, say analysts, as top-end price forecasts are scaled back again.
Former Schroders base in Mayfair cleared for prime resi conversion
'Remarkable' Upper Grosvenor Street building is set to deliver eight apartments alongside valet-led parking facility in Reeves Mews.
British Land picks new CEO
Joanne McNamara will lead the FTSE-100 property company, replacing outgoing chief Simon Carter.
Camilla Dell: On the ‘extremely delicate business’ of negotiating in a buyers’ market
Vendors are 'on the ropes,' says buying agency boss, as she reports 'record discounts & exceptional value across Prime Central London'. But buyers still need a deft touch to secure a good price.
Carter Jonas debuts filming location division
Property firm tapping into strong demand across the UK’s thriving production market.
Quote of the day
Fear of not having seen everything available is the main factor weighing on the minds of buyers and undermining confidence
Savills cuts UK house price forecast; anticipates 2% decline in 2026
Property consultancy warns that 'conflict in Iran and the resultant rise in mortgage rates has fundamentally changed the outlook for the UK housing market.'
Trophy Lancaster Gate apartment block offered for sale
Agents instructed on rare unbroken freehold building just off Hyde Park, with investors and developers expected to target.
Art Deco-inspired ultra-prime mansion changes hands in Knightsbridge
Luxury developer sells pair of trophy homes - including the former residence of ballerina Margot Fonteyn - in fresh boost for PCL market.
In Pictures: Ashgrove Homes & Studio Indigo collaborate on Belgravia mews project
Luxury development and design teams complete 3,000 sq ft residence on one of PCL's sought-after cobbled backstreets.
High-Value Tenancies & SDLT: What agents and advisors need to know
Required Reading: Olivia Minghella & Sean Randall explain why stamp duty remains a live issue in the prime rental market despite recent legislative changes.
Licence to Sell: Firethorn brings former Westminster ‘spy school’ to market
Agents instructed on 'landmark' London office block with MI5 links and consent for a significant resi reinvention.
Campions expands in SW London with Battersea & Nine Elms swoop
Agency group presses ahead with growth drive following recent acquisitions of Aston Chase and Madison Brook.
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.
Editor's Choice
Beneath all the noise and commotion, demand for super-prime homes has held firm - with deal volumes running above the long-term average, reports top buying agent.
International property news
Branded resi specialist Yoo unveils latest India project
Luxury development firm founded by John Hitchcox & Philippe Starck continues its global expansion drive.
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.
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.
Profiles & Interviews
My Property Career: Quickfire Q&A with Neil Sloam
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 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.
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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