104 property sales worth £2.06bn: London’s super-prime market in five charts
Some fascinating insights into this year's £10m+ sales market from Knight Frank, including a flurry of £30m+ deals, building demand for super-prime, currency plays, and how UHNW buyers are getting younger
London’s super-prime market ‘changes direction’ as sales slow from a surge to a trickle
A flurry of £10m+ transactions in Q1 has been brought to an abrupt halt by Covid-19, reports Knight Frank, although "buyer interest remains strong pending the market reopening".
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Ten tales of London’s prime property market revival in 2020 so far
Ten front line luxury property firms share their January news, from a buying agency's Brexit Day deal bonanza to surges in new buyer enquiries for boutique and big brand estate agencies alike...
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New-build homes now account for over a third of London’s super-prime property sales
Resilient demand in the face of uncertainty has boosted new developments' £10m+ market share from 18% to 34% in the last two years, reports Knight Frank, as the super-rich prioritise security and hotel-grade…
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Talking Heads: How the business of luxury property has evolved over the last 25 years
PrimeResi’s panel of seasoned property leaders unpacks the major shifts reshaping the industry in the 21st century - from greater transparency & regulation to tackling discrimination & rethinking collaboration.
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Huge St John’s Wood apartment block heads to auction
157-unit freehold building just around the corner from Lord's will be going under the hammer next week.
Altius picked to deliver ‘once in a generation’ West End tower scheme
The Huguenot House development team includes architects Foster & Partners and contractors Erith.
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Rumourmill: Reeves ‘to defy’ wealth tax calls
Chancellor reportedly distances herself from proposals to raid the rich.
HNW family offices show ‘ambivalence’ toward real estate investments
UBS has surveyed more than 300 single family offices around the world.
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OB Private hires Strutt & Parker’s Waddell to head new Development & Investment division
Renowned luxury property specialist joins rapidly expanding agency with bases in Mayfair and Notting Hill.
Savills appoints new sales chief in East London
Jen Holmes has risen from valuer to Head of Sales in under five years.
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Is the Prime Central London market ready for the Great Wealth Transfer?
Alpa Bhakta explores 'a profound generational & cultural transition that could have a significant impact on how & where money is spent, saved & invested.'
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Binghatti reports record H1; rolls into Knightsbridge
The luxury UAE developer's profit surged almost threefold in the first six months of 2025 amid strong demand for Dubai real estate.
Rightmove halves growth forecast as asking prices record biggest July dip
Property portal now expects average asking prices to rise by just 2% through 2025, although transaction volumes remain strong.
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