‘An exceptional year’: Savills’ Crispin Holborow on 2020’s ‘rural renaissance’
People are once again rediscovering just how well the English country house works for a family, says Savills’ super-prime country house specialist, as sales of top-end estates hit their highest level in 14 years....
Crispin is deputy chairman of Savills private office, specialising in the sale of high value country property, both country houses and estates. Previously head of the country house department and of the farm agency discipline, Crispin now works with David Forbes in Savills private office where, in addition to his role selling country property, they connect ultra high net worth individuals to properties in the UK, particularly in the country.
Londoners spent more on property outside of the capital in 2020 than in any year since 2007
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April 2021 ‘may well mark the bottom of the prime London housing market’
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Stucco-fronted Grade II-listed Allom masterpiece sells after more than 20 years in the same ownership.
Budget 2025: OBR leak confirms ‘mansion tax’ on £2mn+ homes from April 2028
Office for Budget Responsibility report published early 'in error' - including details of a new Council Tax surcharge on high-value homes.
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Social Circuit: John Caudwell’s festive drinks reception at Mayfair House
Billionaire entrepreneur, developer & philanthropist hosts a seasonal gathering of political, charity & media figures at his Grade II listed private palace.
Mansion tax modelling flags £13,700 bills for second homes
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Middle Eastern buyer splashes £10mn on penthouses at new Kensington scheme
Agents say it's the biggest off-plan sales deal in London this year.
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