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Cornwall overtakes London as Britain’s most searched-for property location
“The huge population of London means that traditionally it’s the most searched for location," says Rightmove, "but the appeal of the coast and the countryside over the past year has seen Cornwall crowned the new capital."
Prime property prices outside London top pre-crash peak
Average prime values outside of London have climbed beyond their 2007 peak for the first time, says Savills, and now sit some 1.4% above their pre-crash high.
Prime London property exchanges at third-highest level in five years as prices continue to climb
But the majority of October's property exchanges in prime London still originated in deals done before the first national lockdown, says Knight Frank.
Strutt & Parker ramps up property price forecasts
Estate agency Strutt & Parker has revised its 2020 forecasts for the UK's property market after a "mini-boom" in transactions in the last few months.
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Harrods Estates names new Knightsbridge sales manager
Well-known dealmaker steps up at PCL agency's flagship branch.
New head of sales at Knight Frank Richmond
Top-billing agent Edward Adler takes the reins at firm's longstanding base in SW London.
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.
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.
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.
Savills Ski opens in Gstaad
Lucinda Brousse is running the new Swiss office.
The Gift Horse: Ollie Marshall on London’s ‘unbelievable’ opportunities for prime property buyers
Markets have become irrational and some remarkable homes are going for a song, reports top buying agent; the key is knowing how to capitalise, and where to look.
Buyer sought for brace of Knightsbridge apartment buildings
'Most rare opportunity' launched on Beaufort Gardens, with a combined price tag of over £19mn.
Leasehold reform legislation coming ‘within this year’ says Housing Secretary
Angela Rayner renews pledge to bring forward leasehold reforms and promote commonhold tenure.
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OB Private boosts Mayfair team
Luxury agency's new hire, Joe Mason, brings experience from Savills’ flagship Knightsbridge and Sloane Street offices
Green light for new Finchatton apartment scheme in Knightsbridge
Super-prime developer to transform two historic townhouses just around the corner from Harrods; promises 'best product to date'.
SPF moves into Dubai; plots further Middle East expansion
Marcus Hodges has been installed as Managing Director of SPF UAE.
Former UK SIR director & Knight Frank partner signs to Harding Green
Ryan Stokes spent a decade with Knight Frank before moving to UK Sotheby's International Realty.