Developers edge back into action as land market finds a floor
Urban and greenfield values fell 5% over the course of 2025, while those in PCL dropped 3%, Knight Frank reports.
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Major estate agency's profits hit hard by 'materially lower' sales volumes and 'short-term volatility' in the lettings market.
Savills completes $1.1bn real estate investment bank acquisition
The big deal 'accelerates Savills strategy to scale in North America while strengthening its leadership position in both EMEA and Asia Pacific.'
Knightsbridge Gate nears sell-out after £30mn double deal
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Hamptons & John D Wood owner cites ‘very challenging’ market as H1 profits tumble 92%
The UK's biggest estate agency group said lettings and surveying again helped offset the slowdown in sales activity.
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Deal volumes jumped 48% from Q1 to Q2, as Coutts points to 'some of the most attractive opportunities seen in the Prime London market for more than a decade.'
Residence One tops out 29-home St John’s Wood scheme
Luxury apartment project reaches full height as developer targets May 2027 completion.
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