A hedge too far: On the risky business of shorting the housing market
The path to hedged riches is littered with the corpses of those who were unable to remain solvent while markets remained irrational, writes buying agent Ollie Marshall.
House of the Rising Sun: Why Prime Central London property is out of sync with global market cycles
Various factors have led to an unusual disparity between PCL values and those of major financial hubs around the world, writes Ollie Marshall; it's no surprise that overseas buyers are making their move...
‘We wanted to see more’ Vs. ‘Thank goodness the Chancellor decided to leave the property market well alone’: Housing industry reactions to the 2023 Spring Budget
A 'missed opportunity' or is 'no action the best stance'? Here's what the property industry makes of Jeremy Hunt's latest round fiscal policy updates...
London’s £5mn+ market is back in business – Savills
Latest indices 'underscore the remarkable resilience' of the capital's top-end property market.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Dexters buys another London estate agency
Fraser & Co operates four branches in London and an outpost in Hong Kong.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.