The Market

Reports of a big deal surge at the top-end of the London property market bely a quiet picture across the capital's prime postcodes.

Their reasons may vary, but many global investors will be looking to the UK capital in these times of unprecedented change, explains lawyer Dennis Ko.

'We will not reach net zero without a significant shift in how we view development,' says Westminster Council's Geoff Barraclough.

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Next week's Budget could see changes for HNWIs who live in the UK but have tax residencies overseas.

'Obviously we are mainly a buying agent but in the last week we have taken five enquiries from former clients who are considering selling'

40% more home purchase mortgages were approved in January this year than in January 2023.

Knight Frank's latest Prime International Residential Index reveals 2023's global luxury hotspots, and highlights the markets to watch in 2024.

Restrictions on property transactions 'are no longer necessary amidst the current economic and market conditions,' says Hong Kong's Financial Secretary, as property prices slump.

Zoopla's latest analysis tells of 'greater buyer confidence and more realism on pricing by sellers' - leading to more activity in the housing market.

The property consultancy's 18th flagship research report delves into real estate investment drivers, global economic and policy shifts, HNW lifestyle trends, luxury collectibles, AI, sustainability and…

13% fewer sales were recorded across prime London’s postcodes in the first two months of this year than in the same eight-week period last year.