The Market

A prime waterfront property is now worth an average of 70% more than a similar property inland, according to new analysis of homes along the UK's waterways and coastlines.

It sounds like Cheyne Walk is about to get yet another famous resident, in the shape of the former mayor of New York, Michael Bloomberg.

Harrods Estates has hired Sam Wright to head up the lettings department of its new office on Kensington Church Street.

Knight Frank's House Price Sentiment Index has stayed in positive territory for the 28th month a row, with households in all UK regions thinking that property prices rose in July.

Southern Grove and Topland Group have bought up a sizeable retail block in Ealing with designs on a £70m resi-led scheme.

The "profound" effects of Osborne’s SDLT reforms on the PCL market are only just becoming clear, according to one of the capital's biggest estate agencies.

Zoopla's average property price across Britain increased by 2.

A patch of lawn in Primrose Hill listed with a guide price of £100k-£150k has just been sold for £1.26m. The rectangular 0.

A survey of vendors has highlighted "likeability" as one of the key factors behind their choice of agent.

John D Wood has launched a new "Staged in a Day" package for clients who need help dressing and styling a property before hosting an open day.

"Buyers are ready" says Douglas & Gordon as the estate agency reports a 50% year-on-year jump in the number of new applicants, but vendors are playing it very cool, with 33% fewer new instructions in June…

Chestertons has come up with a handy pocket guide to prices per square foot in prime central London's key areas.