Countrywide (CWD) float to raise £191m net
Countrywide sells Sotheby’s franchise and two branches; others to be rebranded
Countrywide has decided to sell its exclusive Sotheby’s International Realty licence, just four years into the 25 year term.
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Countrywide pre-tax profits soar by 202%
The UK's largest estate agency has turned in its strongest set of figures in seven years.
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Why 2015 could make or break the UK’s property market
For homeowners - especially those in the South East and London - it has never been more important who wins the next general election, says Trevor Abrahmsohn...
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Mapped: Comparing values & performance across Prime Central London
From Bayswater to Westminster, this is how London’s top neighbourhoods are stacking up in 2025.
Major prime agency installs new lettings boss
Daniel Fisher will lead the 153-year-old firm's lettings business into its 'next chapter'.
Knight Frank launches new Windsor office
Agency looks to boost presence in the Home Counties with latest addition to its network.
Rumourmill: Treasury considers Mansion Tax with CGT on high-value homes
The Chancellor is reportedly looking into charging Capital Gains Tax on top-end homes, and/or the prospect of an annual levy on the most expensive properties.
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Prime Purchase recruits well-known Home Counties buying agent
Mark Crampton has returned to the Savills-owned buying agency.
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Ranked: The cost of buying, owning & selling a $2mn property around the world
New research goes beyond the listing price to reveal the true cost of a high-value residence, from Singapore to London.
Rumourmill: Reeves mulls new property levy to replace stamp duty
Treasury said to be weighing charge on £500k+ homes, with council tax overhaul also on the table.
Savills hires ex-Strutts director to head Guildford resi sales
Ed Boden previously spent eight years at Strutt & Parker, where he ran the South Kensington and Chelsea branches.
In Pictures: Residence One project in Knightsbridge ‘sets a new benchmark for mews living’
Reworked freehold property on Ennismore Gardens Mews is being pitched at £8.35mn.
Landmark Westminster office block with development potential sells for £245mn
Queen Anne's Mansions is currently home to the Ministry of Justice; its new owner is 'exploring all potential avenues for the site’s future.'
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Price records fall as househunters compete for 'once-in-a-generation' opportunities in outer prime hotspots.
‘Significant’ Bishops Avenue home sells for 20% less than 30 years ago
Veteran super-prime agent Trevor Abrahmsohn reveals details of a notable deal that illustrates a wider point.
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Prime London rental growth slows as stock levels hit four-year high
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Property price inflation eases across prime global cities
'Prime markets are taking a collective breath,' says Knight Frank.
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