BoE holds interest rates at a record low, despite anticipation of a rise
"We expect interest rates will need to rise modestly to return inflation to our 2% target," confirmed the MPC today.
BoE warns of negative interest rates to come
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has told lenders to prepare for negative interest rates in six months' time.
BoE keeps interest rates at 0.1%
The latest from the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee highlights the brutal impact of the Coronavirus on the UK's economy.
Total UK housing value climbs to a record £7.56 trillion high
The total value of the UK’s housing stock has escalated to £7.56 trillion, rising by £380 million in 2020 despite the pandemic and global economic uncertainty.
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Well-known RBKC specialist returns to Savills
Dan Martin made the move to luxury brokerage UK Sotheby's International Realty in 2023.
£38m Belgravia mansion sold in London’s first super-prime deal of 2025
Five super-wealthy buyers were fighting it out for the 9,000 sq ft Grade II listed townhouse on Wilton Crescent over the festive period.
International buyer swoops on £26.25mn Mayfair mega-lateral
Fairway Capital sells 'palatial' residence in former Rolls Royce HQ on Old Park Lane; reports £120mn 'wave' of deals to buyers from the UK, Middle East & Asia.
St John’s Wood super-home project goes for £2mn above guide
Multiple bids went in for the 'best-in-class' 10,000 sq ft new-build scheme, which was being offered with a top-tier design team already in place.
Savills PCL teams toast £100mn festive deal flurry
Prime Central London agency & resi development divisions report 'one of their strongest ends to a year' after HNW buyers splash out on mansions & penthouses.
London’s super-prime property market slumps to five-year low
£15mn-plus deals dropped off by a quarter in 2024, reports Beauchamp Estates, as tax hikes, non-dom changes & political uncertainty spooked billionaire buyers.
Harding Green signs former UK Sotheby’s International Realty MD
Guy Bradshaw will focus on Cheshire’s high-value property market as part of the 'freelance' brokerage's expanding network.
Harrods Estates names new Knightsbridge sales manager
Well-known dealmaker steps up at PCL agency's flagship branch.
Luxury brokerage sets up new Private Client Service
New end-to-end offering from United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty will connect ultra-prime property markets including the UK, UAE & Saudi Arabia.
Strutt’s former rural chief teams up with top buying agent for new venture
Jess Simpson & Matt Sudlow have launched Stoneacre Advisors to provide private clients with advice on high-value, complex, rural property transactions.
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