Main image: Disappointed man with two suitcases leaves his failed business and walking along street.
7,000 UK estate agencies are ‘showing signs of financial distress’
Over 150 firms went bust in the last year alone, reports accountancy firm
South coast estate agencies merge
Worthing agency Robert Luff & Co has brought veteran local firm Sawyers into its fold
By PrimeResi
LonRes Awards 2019: The Winners
Ten of prime London's biggest deals were celebrated at the annual LonRes Summer Party in Grosvenor Square
By PrimeResi
Ranked: Average estate agency fees around the world
The average sole agency fee for traditional estate agents in the UK has fallen 34% since 2011, according to research by TheAdvisory
By PrimeResi
Most read
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.
By PrimeResi
Knight Frank boosts super-prime lettings team after bumper year
Agency adds to its SW London & Home Counties operation as top-end rental activity bucks wider market slowdown.
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.
By PrimeResi
Dexters buys another London estate agency
Fraser & Co operates four branches in London and an outpost in Hong Kong.
By PrimeResi
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.
‘Everyone is running twice as hard’: Guy Meacock on a ‘confused’ Prime London market
The context of what is normal no longer applies, says director of buying agency Prime Purchase.
By Guy Meacock
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.
UAE developer puts down roots in Prime Central London
Dubai-based operator opens Knightsbridge office as Gulf property groups continue to make moves in the capital.
LATEST ARTICLES
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.
By Yasmin Ulhaq
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…
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.
By PrimeResi
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.
By PrimeResi