Jess Simpson on the prospects for the super-prime country house & estates market

'The best houses will sell under the radar and probably in competition, but with two buyers rather than five': A top buying agent's view of what's happening beyond London.

The number of sales above £10mn in the capital has hit an eight-year high, writes Tom Bill, although political risks remain.

'There is a window of opportunity for buyers and sellers as the economy settles and before a UK general election is called,' says Knight Frank, as the firm predicts a further 3% 'recalibration' for country…