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Council Tax revaluation ‘not on our agenda’, says Housing Secretary
Reports suggest one of the many rumoured November tax hikes is not under real consideration by the Treasury.
New Housing Secretary amid major government reshuffle
Angela Rayner has been replaced by Steve Reed - the former Environment Secretary, leader of Lambeth Council, and co-Chair of the VNEB Regeneration Board.
Housing Secretary resigns over Stamp Duty miscalculation
'I deeply regret my decision to not seek additional specialist tax advice,' says Angela Rayner.
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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£21mn lateral sold at The Bryanston
New Year boost for London's super-prime market as international buyer picks up 3,786 sq ft apartment overlooking Hyde Park.
Interview: Priya Rawal on building a super-prime community, the meaning of luxury & what global HNWIs really value
Luxury Property Forum founder Priya Rawal discusses the principals of networking, the story behind her business success, and shares sage advice for prime resi professionals.
High-end sales surge in London amid post-Budget clarity
Latest data shows £5mn-plus exchanges jumped 29% in Q4, although prices continued to slide across the capital's top postcodes.
Buyer lands £10mn ‘architectural gem’ in Highgate
6,200 sq ft super-home designed by Eldridge London sells in off-market deal.
Latest show apartment unveiled at boutique Mayfair scheme
A.London returns to 36 & 37 Hertford Street, completing a pied-à-terre project aimed at international buyers seeking turnkey living.
Daggers: UHNWIs ‘want every reason to come back’ to London
UK capital is 'the best city in the world by a mile... We just need to get our shit together,' super-prime broker tells The Times.
Global brokerage reveals its biggest deals & listings of the year
Sales of a $200mn-plus estate in Germany and a $185mn beachfront trophy home in Sardinia were among the highlights for Sotheby's International Realty in 2025.
Foxtons moves into new HQ
High-profile agency relocates after 24 years to 'state‑of‑the‑art' digs just across the road in Chiswick Park.
From Wellness Architecture to the Shrinking Kitchen: Four design trends shaping luxury homes in 2026
The design mavens at Janine Stone & Co. talk us through the key themes & interiors trends for prime projects this year.
Strutt & Parker bolsters country house team with high-level hire in the South West
Sarah Brown has moved from Knight Frank, becoming the latest in a run of senior appointments by the BNP Paribas-owned agency.
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Scottish government targets £1mn+ homes with new high-value council tax bands
SNP Finance Secretary Shona Robison confirms Scotland's take on a mansion tax.
US & Caribbean construction firm enters UK’s super-prime market
Remian acquires high-end specialist Rossco and sets up London HQ.
Dubai posts record year for ultra-prime home sales
A remarkable 500 US$10mn-plus deals closed in 2025, worth more than US$9bn in total, including the city’s most expensive penthouse to date: a c.US$150mn Bugatti-branded home of 47,200 sq ft.
In Pictures: 3,000 sq ft Montpelier Hall duplex seeks £9.5mn
Historic Queen Anne-style building near Harrods was redeveloped into luxury apartments by Finchatton around 15 years ago.
Super-prime lettings outperform as Prime London steadies
£5,000-a-week-plus tenancies rose 17% last year despite lower overall volumes, reports Knight Frank.