From landlords repricing above key thresholds to tenants adjusting budgets and buyers shying away from tenanted stock, Yasmin Ulhaq reports on the market's first responses to the new regime.
The £5mn Question: Glentree boss on why the super-wealthy are choosing to rent
With Stamp Duty bills running into the millions and capital values under pressure, veteran agent Trevor Abrahmsohn argues that renting often makes more financial sense than buying at the very top end of…
Standout Georgian house in Richmond trades in benchmark deal
Off-market transaction is the SW London neighbourhood's highest-value sale so far this year.
One month on: How the Renters’ Rights Act is already reshaping Prime London
From landlords repricing above key thresholds to tenants adjusting budgets and buyers shying away from tenanted stock, Yasmin Ulhaq reports on the market's first responses to the new regime.
Masterplan revealed for major central London hospital site development
King's Cross Group & Argent have unveiled a fresh £500mn proposal for the St Pancras Hospital site, featuring more than 180 new homes.
Rightmove records ‘larger than usual’ June price drop
'It’s unusual to see a price fall of this size in June,' says portal, as the property market's traditional Summer slowdown starts early.
Rental price growth ‘remains at relatively low levels’ as new rules affect landlord behaviour
The Renters' Rights Act 'may mean less frequent, but bigger jumps in rent,' says Hamptons.
Forbes Global Properties signs first developer member
Saudi firm behind 12mn sq m Makkah mega-project becomes first developer to join worldwide brokerage network, which recently made a big splash in the UK's luxury market.
Monday Market Review: Key figures & findings from the last seven days
Your essential five-minute briefing, featuring data, forecasts and analysis from Savills, Prime Purchase, RICS, Knight Frank, Rightmove, Hamptons, Zoopla & more...
PCL schemes under close watch as questions mount over high-profile contractor
The future delivery of several luxury developments is under scrutiny.
Buyer lands luxury Finchatton project in Hampshire
Top-end developer behind some of PCL's best-known schemes chalks up another country house success.
The Beautiful Game: Americas hold home advantage in global branded resi boom
As the World Cup kicks off in Canada, Mexico & the USA, Savills dives into how the region dominates the international branded residential arena - accounting for 45% of all completed branded resi projects…
Househunting activity dropped during May’s holiday heatwave
Rightmove data reveals a dip in buyer demand as temperatures soared - but things seem to have settled down now.
Quote of the day
The Spring market is split in two
Interview: Charlie Gibson & Tas Basran of OB Private on scaling up, the brokerage shift & breaking down corporate barriers
New leadership structure, a fast-growing brokerage arm and deals flowing: inside the Mayfair-based property firm’s next phase.
Knight Frank names new UK Managing Partner
The property consultancy's Head of Commercial will step up to lead the UK business when Stephen Clifton retires next year.
Cadogan warns of ‘material impact’ of leasehold reforms on resi business
Chelsea landlord/developer says new legislation 'will result in a financial loss to Cadogan and will fetter our ability to manage and invest with confidence in the Estate.'
In Pictures: Four designers, one brief at Chelsea Waterfront
Eight designer-curated show apartments offer contrasting takes on Thames-side living at the luxury SW London scheme.
Douglas Elliman rolls into Paris
Exclusive: US brokerage ramps up European push with new office in the French capital.
Dexters buys another London estate agency
Fraser & Co operates four branches in London and an outpost in Hong Kong.
Regent’s Park’s ‘White House’ reportedly set to resell at £190mn
The deal would represent a significant uplift in The Holme's value since 2024.
Forecasts Recast: Influential analysts downgrade prime property prospects as outlook darkens
Knight Frank, JLL, Savills and Strutt & Parker have all cut house price forecasts in the last few weeks. PrimeResi checks where the market stands as we head into H2.
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Wellcome is looking to upgrade a portfolio of 34 townhouses on Evelyn Gardens, transforming former student accommodation into high spec homes.
International property news
Six Senses unveils Michaelis Boyd-designed branded residences in Portugal
Property developer VIC has launched 58 branded residences on the protected Alentejo coastline, priced from €2.76mn.
Emaar teases £40bn Dubai mega-project
Burj Khalifa developer says 4.5 million sq m scheme will rank among the largest masterplans ever conceived globally.
International luxury broker network adds two new Caribbean outposts
Agencies in the Cayman Islands and in St Vincent & the Grenadines have signed to Chestertons Global.
European buyer linked to one of Dubai’s biggest-ever land deals
An 80,000 sq ft beachfront plot on Naia Island has reportedly changed hands for more than $150mn, topping a previous benchmark set on the island earlier this year.
In Pictures: Caudwell unveils €29m Riviera trophy home with Windsor links
Marquee residence at Le Provençal is the region's biggest new listing this spring, says developer.
Profiles & Interviews
My Property Career: Quickfire Q&A with Charlie Wells
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 Jeremy Leaf
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 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.
Interiors & Design
In Pictures: PLP completes biophilic Singapore tower in South-East Asia debut
London-headquartered practice unveils 21-storey luxury resi project inspired by a butterfly in flight and designed around the concept of a vertical garden.
What WOW!house says about the future of super-prime interiors
PrimeResi tours the annual interiors showcase in Chelsea Harbour, featuring 22 installations by top studios including Martin Kemp, Albion Nord, Rigby & Rigby and Elicyon.
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.
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.
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