Buyers and sellers face Bank of England caution and questions about the government’s direction of travel, explains Knight Frank's head of UK residential research.

The incoming High Value Council Tax Surcharge is likely to cost 'almost £400mn before a penny is collected' - then generate around £1.4bn for the national coffers in its first three years of operation.

Winkworth flags 'major reset' as market adjusts to a new reality.

Brokerage's recruitment drive continues as top-end operators join from firms including YOUhome and Chestertons.

American interest has climbed as European demand dwindled and Middle Eastern buyer numbers dropped sharply.

After years of regulatory pressure, the long-standing relationship is getting complicated, says agency boss Trevor Abrahmsohn.

Real Estate:UK has been created from the Association of Real Estate Funds, the British Property Federation, and the Investment Property Forum.

Selling agents say this former sculptors' studio 'has the potential to be one of the finest residences in Knightsbridge.'

Fine & Country hired 96 new people between January and March, including 46 based in the UK.

Yet data from both OnTheMarket and Savills confirm a clear rise in sales of former rental homes.

Eccord's MD runs through three key themes in the PCL market this month, including a disconnect between buyer expectations and reality - and why it's becoming harder to correctly interpret pricing.

Agency's auctioneer and partner discusses outdated misconceptions, unusual lots and why more discretionary sellers are turning to the gavel.

Quote of the day

Nobody is buying for fun anymore
Josh Grinling, Director at Winkworth Kensington

Inchconnachan has been listed for sale at £3mn as-is, or at £10mn for a turn-key luxury retreat delivered under the 'direction & vision' of hospitality maven Nick Jones.

Agents describe the eight-acre estate as the 'Crown Jewel of Los Angeles'.

Jamie Freeman discusses fragile confidence, lifestyle-led demand and why off-market deals are on the rise.

Boutique agency lists 'showstopping' proposition just off the Mall for £13.9mn.

Top-end brokerage reports 'strong' start to 2026 with £1bn of property under offer, £4.15bn of stock on the market and 3,500 new registered buyers over £2mn.

The outlook is not rosy for either prime or mainstream markets this year, but the property consultancy senses a 'change in political direction' before 2030.

Founded by ex-Knight Frank and Aston Chase agent Craig Draper, the high-end firm is backed by former Greene & Co MD David Pollock.

Eight big themes, six key takeaways & a digest of super-rich numbers from Knight Frank's flagship research offering.

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International property news

Knight Frank walks us through the Portuguese capital's 'evolving' prime residential market.

'City within a city' masterplan marks developer’s first major resi play in the UAE capital.

'Our ambition is to bring branded residences into the evolving landscape of real estate tokenisation,' says The One Capital's Gabriele Carusi.

Deal will create a 180,000-agent network spanning more than 120 countries.

Camilla Dell flags the impact of war in the Middle East on the UK's prime property market - and how London's 'safe haven' status is facing strong competition from tax-light locations.

Profiles & Interviews

Recruitment guru Barry Collins chats with prime resi industry leaders & entrepreneurs, distilling decades of experience & career highlights into 60 seconds.

Recruitment guru Barry Collins chats with prime resi industry leaders & entrepreneurs, distilling decades of experience & career highlights into 60 seconds.

Recruitment guru Barry Collins chats with prime resi industry leaders & entrepreneurs, distilling decades of experience & career highlights into 60 seconds.

Recruitment guru Barry Collins chats with prime resi industry leaders & entrepreneurs, distilling decades of experience & career highlights into 60 seconds.

Recruitment guru Barry Collins chats with prime resi industry leaders & entrepreneurs, distilling decades of experience & career highlights into 60 seconds.

Interiors & Design

Acquisition brings UK specialist into Ateliers de France's high-end stable.

PLP Architecture has named five new Partners and six new Directors for its offices in London, Singapore and Tokyo.

Private client commission will see substantial villa reworked into 'best-in-class' family home.

London-headquartered firm joins team delivering French crystal brand’s first residences in the Indian Ocean.

Agency's fourth collaboration with Garden Club London will showcase urban living trends.

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