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Huge rise in PCL tenancies as buyers turn to let
One of PCL's top lettings agencies has reported a massive 94% year on year increase in tenancies, seemingly driven by disappointed buyers giving up on the idea of finding their perfect pad.
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Contracts exchanged on £40mn Banda-designed residence, rounding out sales at Mulberry Square.
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‘New strategy’ drawn up for 15,000 sq ft Belgravia trophy
Three-building spread could be transformed into one of PCL’s most valuable private residences.
£12.25mn Chester Square townhouse finds buyer after agency switch
Boutique firm seals super-prime Belgravia deal after two previous agents had marketed the property.
Billionaire financier quits UK tax residency – but keeps massive Wiltshire mansion restoration project
One of Britain’s biggest taxpayers is reportedly relocating fiscal affairs overseas.
US brokerage giant launches global division for cross-border property deals
Compass rolls into international markets including the UK with new agent network.
Picky buyers & patchwork performance: The state of Prime Central London in 2026
Fresh data and charts reveal differing fortunes across the capital’s luxury property heartlands - and offer some pointers as to what happens next.
Six months to challenge mansion tax valuations
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Agency reports biggest month for country house exchanges since 2022
After a dry few years, Strutt & Parker heralds 'a return of confidence in decision making for both buyers and sellers.'
Social Circuit: LA London toasts 45 years at end-of-summer party
More than 200 property and design names gathered on the architect’s London Bridge rooftop for its annual industry bash.
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