Country house market ‘takes a breath’, but buyer appetite remains strong
Knight Frank conducted 16% fewer country house viewings last month than in a typical August, but accepted 33% more offers.
‘Rebalancing begins’ as prime London’s property market catches up with country house performance
Knight Frank and Savills have both flagged a revival for central London's property market in the opening months of this year
‘Vintage year’ for the prime country house market as top-end prices surge 20%
“I’ve never known a time like it in 30-plus years," says Rupert Sweeting, head of national country sales at Knight Frank.
Country house market picks up pace as sellers ‘sense a slowdown’
“Having taken stock during the first three months of the year people are now coming to market and being decisive," says Russell Grieve, office head at Knight Frank Haslemere.
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Truss set to cut Stamp Duty to ‘encourage economic growth’
The Prime Minister and Chancellor will announce a reduction in property transaction taxes on Friday, suggests The Times.
Beauchamp recruits ex-Foxtons star Stuart Bennett as head of sales
After 24 years at Foxtons, Bennett has taken the helm of Beauchamp Estates’ high-profile sales team in Mayfair.
First Look: Inside the new Six Senses Residences at The Whiteley
Luxurious AvroKO-designed apartments promise 'the best of hotel living all year round'.
Super-prime property contractor goes into administration
Chelsea-based firm has operated in the luxury property sector since 2013, delivering around 140 projects.
Talking Heads: What would cutting Stamp Duty do to the housing market & economy?
It's being reported that Friday's "emergency mini-Budget" will feature a cut to Stamp Duty. Is this wise, and what impact might such a move have on the property market and on the wider UK economy?
Luxury estate agency stars in BBC job-hunt TV series
Commission-only property brokerage Nest Seekers is offering a three-month placement to the winner of a new BBC Three show.
Super-prime Hyde Park scheme boasts ‘some of the cleanest air in London’
The new barometer of luxury is health, says PCL developer Almacantar.
Cadogan’s King’s Road cinema project tops out
The mixed-use redevelopment of 196-222 King's Road has reached full height, reports project manager Capital and Provincial, and " is rapidly looking like the finished article."
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