HNW mortgage lenders move to remote valuations to keep super-prime markets moving
"Private banks once opposed to accepting remote and desktop valuations began tentatively changing their approach this week in a move that could stem sharp declines in prime property market activity," says Knight Frank
Super-prime developer looks to crowdfund £1.5m for a new St. George’s Hill mansion
Crowdfunding platform CapitalRise opens investment on a £1.5m bridging loan for a 14,000 square foot new-build house in Weybridge
Deutsche Bank launches HNW mortgage service for private clients
Deutsche Bank has returned to the mortgage market, offering regulated loans of £3m+ to high net worth clients to fund property acquisitions in the UK
Lenders cut bonuses from mortgage sums
Many mortgage providers are refusing to take variable bonus and commission payments into account when doing affordability calculations, or are ratcheting down the proportion they will lend against variable…
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Lomond recruits Druce & Foxtons alumnus as new COO
Neil McGimpsey succeeds Lucy Jones, who is stepping down after a five-year stint.
Strutt & Parker brings in Madison for PCL expansion drive
Heritage estate agency recruits top-end operator - the latest in a run of high-profile hires - to extend prime market coverage as part of 'ambitious' growth strategy.
Investor-developer acquires 86-unit PCL portfolio for £28mn
'A few years ago, you simply wouldn’t have seen assets of this quality and in these locations pricing at that level,' said Leufroy, which has exchanged on a quartet of buildings in Notting Hill & Kensington.
Deal sealed on £17.5mn Cadogan Square restoration project
Rare unmod opp on the famous garden square could become one of RBKC’s finest residences, say agents.
Barnes joins UK Sotheby’s International Realty as Senior Director
Well-known dealmaker Simon Barnes has signed to George Azar & Alex Isidro's team in PCL.
Harding Green acquires boutique NW London agency
Laurence Leigh Residential has been running since 2007.
Prime London property market heading for ‘worst year since Covid’
18% fewer £5mn+ sales have been recorded in London this year compared to 2024, while no deals have gone through above £50mn.
Luxury brokerage flags tight supply & strong deal flow in Mayfair
UK Sotheby’s International Realty reports unusually competitive conditions in the historic neighbourhood after completing £172mn of transactions.
Agency lists 1/8th share of Mayfair penthouse for £1.05mn
Fractional ownership is catching on with PCL buyers, says Russell Simpson, as a share in a 'sublime' duplex on historic Queen Street goes on the market.
Prime London buyers resurface after Budget clarity – but vendors beat a retreat
Property sales spiked as uncertainty lifted in November, according to LonRes, though supply-side trends point to a cautious year-end.
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