Berkeley bosses ‘were accused of engaging in years of bribery with a partner at a major estate agent’
The Guardian reports that old court documents allege that Berkeley's chief "consistently engaged in bribing one of the partners in a major estate agency"
RICS expels Dorset estate agent for ‘the most serious type of cartel behaviour’
Disciplinary Panel's report publishes astonishing details of how six local estate agencies allegedly fixed prices
Estate agency directors disqualified over price fixing cartel
Two agency bosses have been banned from a running a company for six-and-a-half years, after a CMA investigation found that they had conspired to fix commission rates for nearly seven years.
UK high streets have shed 100 estate agent branches so far this year
A net loss of 100 stores between January and July puts estate agency amongst the hardest hit sectors on the UK high street, according to PWC & LDC...
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Luxury brokerage faces allegations of workplace misconduct
High-profile firm insists it 'does not tolerate harassment or inappropriate conduct' following Bloomberg report.
Notting Hill villa changes hands for nearly £32mn
Mid-19th century residence is one of the area's finest examples.
What WOW!house says about the future of super-prime interiors
PrimeResi tours the annual interiors showcase in Chelsea Harbour, featuring 22 installations by top studios including Martin Kemp, Albion Nord, Rigby & Rigby and Elicyon.
Plans submitted for significant 89-home refurb scheme in South Ken
Wellcome is looking to upgrade a portfolio of 34 townhouses on Evelyn Gardens, transforming former student accommodation into high spec homes.
Former Schroders base in Mayfair cleared for prime resi conversion
'Remarkable' Upper Grosvenor Street building is set to deliver eight apartments alongside valet-led parking facility in Reeves Mews.
British Land picks new CEO
Joanne McNamara will lead the FTSE-100 property company, replacing outgoing chief Simon Carter.
Penthouse overlooking Lord’s makes market debut, seeking £10mn minimum bid
Home of Cricket-facing apartment with 100-ft terrace is being offered for sale for the first time, with all proceeds due to go to charity.
Off-market properties outnumbering online listings by 5:1 in PCL, says buying agency
Fear of not having seen everything available is now the main factor weighing on buyers’ minds and undermining confidence, reports Eccord.
Rupert Collingwood: The property ladder is freezing from the top down
If we want the market to function more efficiently again, we need to stop viewing the housing crisis purely through the lens of first-time buyers, says brokerage chief.
In Pictures: Caudwell unveils €29m Riviera trophy home with Windsor links
Marquee residence at Le Provençal is the region's biggest new listing this spring, says developer.
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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.
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.
Ground rent cap timeline brought forward
The £250 cap is now expected to come into play in late 2027, a year sooner than previously planned.
European buyer linked to one of Dubai’s biggest-ever land deals
An 80,000 sq ft beachfront plot on Naia Island has reportedly changed hands for more than $150mn, topping a previous benchmark set on the island earlier this year.
Forecasts Recast: Influential analysts downgrade prime property prospects as outlook darkens
Knight Frank, JLL, Savills and Strutt & Parker have all cut house price forecasts in the last few weeks. PrimeResi checks where the market stands as we head into H2.