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Buyers holding fire could be caught out by a ‘relief rally’, warns agency
Fears around a no-deal Brexit are overblown and those looking to 'time' the London market are playing a difficult game with all this pent-up demand around, says Black Brick
Talking Heads: Chinese buyers have turned to the Home Counties
Before the pandemic, only around one in 20 Chinese and Hong Kong home-buyers used to look for a home in England's Home Counties; now it's nearer one in five, according to a new study.
Only half of new buyers are requesting physical viewings – Chestertons
Applicants appear to be following government advice and only viewing properties they are serious about, observes London agency.
London property buyers’ total potential spend has hit £52bn – Knight Frank
Activity may have plunged as a result of the ongoing Covid-19 lockdown, but lettings activity is on the rise and pent-up buyer demand is building, reports the agency.
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Knight Frank names new Senior Partner & Group Chair
Rory Penn is to succeed William Beardmore-Gray at the helm of the global property consultancy in April 2027.
Lomond recruits Druce & Foxtons alumnus as new COO
Neil McGimpsey succeeds Lucy Jones, who is stepping down after a five-year stint.
Strutt & Parker brings in Madison for PCL expansion drive
Heritage estate agency recruits top-end operator - the latest in a run of high-profile hires - to extend prime market coverage as part of 'ambitious' growth strategy.
Rare Bayswater development opp sells for £21mn
Former office building came with consent for a 17-unit apartment scheme designed by Ross Alexander Lambie Architects.
Barnes joins UK Sotheby’s International Realty as Senior Director
Well-known dealmaker Simon Barnes has signed to George Azar & Alex Isidro's team in PCL.
Expert Panel: Prime Central London has hit a ‘critical inflection point’
Property & HNW industry leaders unpack the volatility, policy churn & changing buyer geography defining a new era for ultra-prime London.
Hefty Marylebone mansion flat heads to auction
First floor lateral on Portland Place is the priciest lot being offered at Allsop's final resi sale of the year.
Prime London buyers resurface after Budget clarity – but vendors beat a retreat
Property sales spiked as uncertainty lifted in November, according to LonRes, though supply-side trends point to a cautious year-end.
Central European developer debuts in London with double Ballymore JV
Penta Real Estate has taken a 50% stake in two prominent resi schemes in the UK capital.
In Pictures: Angel O’Donnell-designed duplex unveiled at Powerhouse
'Sensescaping’ ethos runs through latest marquee show apartment at the former Lots Road Power Station.
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Rare unmod opp on the famous garden square could become one of RBKC’s finest residences, say agents.
Luxury brokerage flags tight supply & strong deal flow in Mayfair
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PCL to underperform against ‘modest’ UK property price growth in 2026 – Chestertons
The market is beginning to stabilise, says leading estate agency, with house prices predicted to rise by only 1-2% across the country next year.
Bigger ‘Boxing Day bounce’ expected as house prices tipped to rise 2% in 2026
Average asking prices fell 0.6% through 2025, but Rightmove is forecasting 'a better year for price growth in 2026 with a strong rebound in activity to kick start the year.'