Main image: Westminster has seen a 1,200% rise in the number of properties registered to owners in Russia since 2010 (Image: Russian Embassy, London)
FT: End of the affair - London’s super-prime market breaks up with Russian money
“The agents have finally learned you can’t just do deals with anybody”.
London’s luxury property boom continues as super-prime deals hit £1bn in 2022 so far
61 exchanges went through above the £10mn mark from January to the end of last month, the highest H1 total in over a decade.
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Chelsea estate reportedly trades in £270m-plus off-market deal
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Strutt & Parker refreshes brand as growth push gathers pace
140-year-old firm’s marketing overhaul aims to 'move the brand into a more premium space' amid ongoing hiring and broker push.
Behind closed doors: When big egos derail super-prime property deals
From hedge fund titans to media moguls, seasoned buying agent Saul Empson reflects on the real cost of bad behaviour.
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UK Sotheby’s teams up with Sports World on big-ticket lettings
Tie-up results in ‘landmark’ transactions in Highgate and North Surrey.
Harrods Estates to shutter operations after 130 years
High-profile luxury agency, founded in 1897 and a fixture of the Prime Central London market, has closed its Knightsbridge office and is no longer accepting new enquiries.
Luxury Mayfair scheme chalks up deals as turnkey demand holds firm
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Savills in LA tie-up with top-end brokerage
‘Our clients are more global than ever before and expect a seamless service across residential markets worldwide,’ says Savills’ global residential head Victoria Garrett.
Opinion: Why London remains the natural home for global trophy buyers
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