Global Construction Costs Compared: London named third most expensive world city
Global Construction Costs Compared: London prices ‘beginning to threaten the viability’ of projects
New York, London and Hong Kong are the most expensive locations for construction in the world, with cost premiums of between 40% and 60% compared with many European cities, and a "severe construction…
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Uh Oh We’re In Bubble: London is the most over-valued city in the world – UBS
Property prices in London and other global financial centres "are now, in many cases, fundamentally unjustified," says UBS. "The risk of a real estate bubble in these cities has risen sharply."
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‘Comprehensive’ study reveals that London is the best city in the world
Management consultancy ranks London in first place for economic clout, ease of doing business, education, technology readiness, location & access
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Luxury brokerage recruits another raft of top agents to drive SW London expansion
Fast-growing agency United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty confirms quartet of 'stellar' hires, including some big names from Knight Frank.
After the goldrush: Mayfair’s luxury new-build supply dwindles as development boom fizzles out
Planning restrictions & rising construction costs have driven a major shift in London's most exclusive neighbourhood.
Green light for new Valouran & Marcus Cooper Group project in Knightsbridge
Luxury developers' revamp of a grand townhouse & mews promises to 'set a new benchmark' for the prestigious PCL neighbourhood.
Super-prime PCL agency reports ‘solid’ start to 2025, as international buyers drive £300mn deal run
'Price, presentation & protraction' are the key issues facing the capital's high-end resi market right now, says Beauchamp Estates; speculates Trump's new global order could boost demand.
Investor picks up six-unit portfolio in Kensington
Agency says bulk deal demonstrates 'continued attractiveness' of prime London property to BtL investors, despite impending policy changes.
Self-employed broker agency buys rival
With backing from well-known property industry players, TAUK wants to 'consolidate the UK’s self employed agency space'.
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Ranked: The 20 most expensive streets in Britain right now
New analysis reveals which are the priciest addresses in 2025, based on current listings.
Agency seals over £100mn of deals in Little Venice
Boutique firm reports run of high-end sales in the picturesque West London enclave, where - unlike in many parts of the capital - demand is outstripping supply.
Senior hire for Savills Shoreditch
Agency boosts resi line-up in east London with new associate director.
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