Sales
Another Home Counties acquisition for Strutt & Parker
Strutt & Parker has snapped up a three-office agency with a strong presence across Surrey and Berkshire.
The complicated reality of choosing the right development
Developers are scrambling to meet demand for prime residential property in London but not all schemes are created equal, notes Camilla Dell in her latest market round-up...
Maskells boosts sales arm with two senior hires
One of the oldest independent agencies operating in prime central London, Maskells, has significantly bolstered its sales operation with two big appointments.
Howard Elston
Grosvenor offers two Mayfair blocks for £120m
Grosvenor has put the long leases of two super-prime residential developments in the heart of Mayfair up for sale for £120m.
First Look: Wilben’s new £32.5m townhouse on Chester Square
The boutique development firm set up by twin brothers William and Benjamin Samuels has just put the finishing touches to its most ambitious project to date - an absolute belter in one of the best bits of…
Bricks & Mortals: What does ‘safe’ mean in the London property market today?
When it comes to investing in the capital's property market, the term 'safe' has taken on a very different meaning in recent years;
‘Flight to quality’ in divided PCL as buyers stay cautious
The prime central London market changed up a gear in September, says Knight Frank, but performance has varied dramatically across town and we're still some way off a full-blown recovery.
Surrey agency goes interactive with ‘intelligent’ window
A Surrey estate agency has installed a neat gizmo in its high street branch to harvest applicants 24/7.
Golden Ticket: Prize Soho block goes for £43m
A key building on Soho's Golden Square has been snapped up by a resi developer for a cool £43.02m.
Superprime Cybercrime: Avoiding and dealing with property transaction scams
Increasingly sophisticated methods of cybercrime are causing havoc for property investors and law firms, with conveyancing firms proving particularly vulnerable.
Prime Recce: A field guide to the nine neighbourhoods of Mayfair
Think you know Mayfair? Could you find the Artisan District? Ever viewed anything in Mayfair Town?
£2m+ buyers ‘are expecting a discount on last year’s prices’ – Savills
"The prime London market now looks fully taxed and buyers are slower to commit," says Savills' Lucian Cook, as the firm's quarterly review indicates a small drop in prime central London prices over the…