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American & Gulf billionaires dominating PCL's trophy home market, with UK buyers making up just 10% of top-end deals, survey reveals
Lodha toasts ‘landmark’ year for super-prime Kensington scheme
Over 80% of first phase at Holland Park Gate now sold; recent flurry of high-end transactions included a £12.95mn show residence designed by Studio Lodha.
How rising private school fees are redrawing the country property map
Labour's move to introduce VAT is already having a knock-on effect on families' requirements and decision-making, reports buying agent Emma Seaton.
Buyer snaps up historic mews house in Marylebone Village
The Grade II listed property was being sold on behalf of the Howard de Walden Estate.
2025 outlook ‘uncertain’ after sharp decline in Prime London deals
Post-Budget slump in exchanges 'suggests momentum isn’t building convincingly yet', reports Knight Frank.
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Top-end project on Charles Street broke the £5,000 psf barrier during a successful off-market sales phase.
New recruit for boutique PCL agency Park Lord
Daisy Spanbok has joined the Mayfair-based firm from Knight Frank.
EG magazine to close after 166 years
Long-running property industry title, formerly known as Estates Gazette, has been running since 1858.
Deals jump by 17% in London’s super-prime lettings market
Wealthy foreign investors are keeping their options open as the UK works on a replacement for the non-dom regime.
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