Affordability of London’s new-build homes ‘way out of reach’ for the average FTB
Gap between the average first-time buyer house price and the average new-build price has risen from 11% to over 18% in the last six years...
New-build sales rise in London as overseas buyers maintain interest
Buyer demand for new homes in London remained robust during the choppy waters of Q1, according to some new stats on the boxfresh market from Molior and Chestertons.
Prime London’s top-end surges as vendor expectations cool
The average sale price in prime central London shot up by 27% to £4.
Resi developers take evasive action in central London
New build starts & planning applications have 'dropped like stones' in 2016, reports JLL
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In Pictures: $400mn LA mansion becomes world’s most expensive open-market property listing
Agents describe the eight-acre estate as the 'Crown Jewel of Los Angeles'.
In Pictures: Soho House founder’s private Scottish island hits the market with £10mn eco-lodge plans
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.
US buyers drive £16mn of deals at luxury Mayfair scheme
Penthouse at REDD’s 6 Charles Street changes hands amid a flurry of American-led activity.
Knight Frank notches up £173mn of prime country sales in Q1
Correctly priced homes are still attracting competitive interest despite an uncertain backdrop, says agency.
A buying agent’s view: On holding positions, spring optimism & a market in search of stability
Jamie Freeman discusses fragile confidence, lifestyle-led demand and why off-market deals are on the rise.
‘Last man standing’ London set for H2 inflection, predicts agency
The capital's prime resi market is overdue a resurgence in 2026, suggests one bullish property firm - citing a 'structural decline of every serious global alternative'.
Jo Eccles: Overconfidence is costing buyers in the core market
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.
Savills appoints two new heads of lettings in south west London
Aaliyah Joumana & Morgan Frewin will lead departments in Bishops Park & Richmond respectively.
Interview: Knight Frank’s Peter Mayo on the changing role of auctions in the prime market
Agency's auctioneer and partner discusses outdated misconceptions, unusual lots and why more discretionary sellers are turning to the gavel.
Carter Jonas promotes McConnell to equity partner
Resi sales veteran steps up as trio appointed group partner.
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Winkworth flags 'major reset' as market adjusts to a new reality.
Opinion: Is the great British love affair with property finally on the rocks?
After years of regulatory pressure, the long-standing relationship is getting complicated, says agency boss Trevor Abrahmsohn.
Lai among senior hires as UK Sotheby’s bolsters PCL line-up
Brokerage's recruitment drive continues as top-end operators join from firms including YOUhome and Chestertons.
International demand for UK homes has dropped 10% in the last year
American interest has climbed as European demand dwindled and Middle Eastern buyer numbers dropped sharply.