Could now be the time to buy in Prime Central London?
With applicant numbers and offers both on the rise, the appetite amongst potential buyers appears to be returning, says LonRes' research chief Marcus Dixon...
The changing fortunes of the Prime London housing market
LonRes' research chief Marcus Dixon looks at how the current market downturn differs from the aftermath of the financial crisis, and how things are likely to play out this time round...
A View from Russia: Are we seeing a bounceback in Prime Central London?
There may be less showmanship these days, but Russian buyers are still a major force in the market, reports Alisa Zotimova
‘Needs-driven purchases will be the order of the day’ in Prime Central London this year
Marylebone is 'increasingly becoming the hub of PCL' says Beauchamp Estates chief Gary Hersham, as he looks back at an 'extremely volatile' 2018, and forward to a year of 'needs-driven' deals and a return…
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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.
Deal sealed on £17.5mn Cadogan Square restoration project
Rare unmod opp on the famous garden square could become one of RBKC’s finest residences, say agents.
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.
Investor-developer acquires 86-unit PCL portfolio for £28mn
'A few years ago, you simply wouldn’t have seen assets of this quality and in these locations pricing at that level,' said Leufroy, which has exchanged on a quartet of buildings in Notting Hill & Kensington.
Harding Green acquires boutique NW London agency
Laurence Leigh Residential has been running since 2007.
Luxury brokerage flags tight supply & strong deal flow in Mayfair
UK Sotheby’s International Realty reports unusually competitive conditions in the historic neighbourhood after completing £172mn of transactions.
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.
Building Legacies: Michael Houlding of Boldfort on delivering London’s top-end homes
Interview: MD of longstanding family-run contractor reveals what it really takes to create dream residences for UHNW clients, from Belgravia to Notting Hill.
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.
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Forecast: Prime regional markets to rebound as ‘normality resumes’ in 2026
Jackson-Stops anticipates a more settled year for top-end property markets in the coming year.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 50, 2025
Our latest LonRes data confirms prime London's weakest year since the pandemic, with little sign of a post-Budget bounce in buying activity.
House price growth slowed in October, with London values down 2.4% on the year – UK HPI
'This October data captures the fridge rather than the freezer stage of the pre-Budget chill,' comments one top buying agent.