Hamptons buys Venres to build International Residential Department
Founded by former Knight Franker Matt Goldsworthy in 2020, Venres has been acquired by Hamptons as the estate agency creates a new International Residential Department.
Record year sees Sotheby’s International Realty rack up $204bn in global sales
“Real estate proved to be a hot investment in 2021,” says Sotheby’s International Realty chief Philip White, as the brand celebrates a record-breaking year.
Christie’s sells International Real Estate business to @properties
One of America's biggest residential brokerages has acquired the long-term brand licence for luxury property network Christie's International Real Estate, with plans to "build upon the success of the business…
Forbes launches invitation-only international luxury property portal
Limited to 100 of the "most elite brokerage firms in select cities and second-home destinations across the globe", Forbes Global Properties is being led by Hilton & Hyland boss, Jeff Hyland, and former…
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£28mn Knightsbridge mansion sale sets 2025 benchmark
Recent mega-deal on Princes Gate 'reaffirms London’s appeal as a global property destination,' say agents.
Surrey mansion that ‘rivals the world’s most prestigious addresses’ pitched at £50mn
In Pictures: Inside one of the most significant super-prime listings of 2025 so far, the palatial Wentworth Place.
The Times: Who’s buying London’s most expensive new flats?
Investigation lifts the lid on £600mn worth of apartment sales at some of PCL's most prestigious new-build schemes.
Savills expands super-prime lettings operation; recruits new North London chief
Isabella Birch Reynardson's specialist division is expanding into high-value regional rental markets, while Stevie Walmesley has moved from DDRE to lead the team in North London.
Grosvenor names new CEO & CFO as profits jump
UK chief James Raynor to succeed Mark Preston as property empire's CEO.
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John D Wood & Co adds five-branch agency in SW London
Well-known firm with operations in Battersea, Balham, Fulham & Clapham joins prime agency's expanding 'family of brands'.
Global buyers drive $115mn bidding at luxury property auction in London
High-value villas, ranches and vineyards were among the offerings at the latest Concierge Auctions event, held last week at Sotheby's London.
Waldorf Astoria-branded scheme in Abu Dhabi sells out on launch day
All 133 luxury new homes at Aldar's Waldorf Astoria Residences Yas were snapped up in less than 24 hours.
Expanding super-prime brokerage recruits APAC market specialist
United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty has brought in Savills high-flier Wai Kit Chan to boost its international reach.
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Major-league luxury real estate brand sets sights on Europe & beyond; high-profile alliance with UK-based Knight Frank 'mutually concluded' after 15 years.
PCL dealmaker Harvey Cyzer on the state of play in Mayfair’s property market
The headlines may be bleak, but sales revenue at OB Private’s Mayfair office is up 228% year-on-year - so are smart buyers seeing what others aren’t?
Rhodium brings in former LVMH director for global branded residences push
Luxury sector heavyweight Pierre Mallevays joins Dean Main’s super-prime firm as Strategic Advisor, as it eyes more international growth.
Berkeley unveils landmark gasholder conversion in south London
The major developer's latest project is delivering 199 new homes beside one of the UK's most iconic sporting venues
Transactions to recover faster than prices after Stamp Duty slump – Knight Frank
Looking to 2016 for clues about what happens next is helpful, but only up to a point, explains the agency's UK resi research boss Tom Bill.