FORECAST: UK Prime Regional Towns +4% to +7% next year; PCL -2% to +1% – Carter Jonas
‘Dramatic’ fall in PCL house sales (even for an election year)
A significant reduction in transactions is to be expected in an election year, but there have only been nineteen house sales across the whole of Belgravia, Chelsea, Knightsbridge and Kensington in…
Dearth of buyers affects regional prime property prices
"Weak market sentiment" amongst buyers has been blamed for poor performance in the prime regional property market, as Savills reports a fall in average values across the country.
London’s prime property market dip to drive a £1.6bn cut in this year’s SDLT receipts
Stamp duty receipts "so far this year have been much weaker than expected" says the OBR
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Founded by ex-Knight Frank and Aston Chase agent Craig Draper, the high-end firm is backed by former Greene & Co MD David Pollock.
Knight Frank cuts UK house price forecasts again
The outlook is not rosy for either prime or mainstream markets this year, but the property consultancy senses a 'change in political direction' before 2030.
UK Sotheby’s shrugs off market slowdown as Q1 sales hit £598mn
Top-end brokerage reports 'strong' start to 2026 with £1bn of property under offer, £4.15bn of stock on the market and 3,500 new registered buyers over £2mn.
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Designed by George Devey, the Grade II listed Sendholme comes with its own pitch and pavilion.
Boutique agency lines up another Beaufort Gardens double building at £19.5mn
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Chestertons & Aston Chase owner buys another London agency
Campions Group confirms second business acquisition in the capital this month.
Required Reading: The Renters’ Rights Act is (nearly) here
Next week marks the start of 'new age' for the private rented sector, says Jessica Tomlinson of Savills, as she walks us through what incoming legislation means for top-end tenants & landlords.
Nuhu-designed penthouse at Stirling’s Carlton Gardens scheme hits the market
Boutique agency lists 'showstopping' proposition just off the Mall for £13.9mn.
Lender agrees £25.5mn finance package on £42.5mn Holland Park home
Big-ticket post-development facility 'represents a highly successful outcome in the Prime Central London market,' says financier.
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