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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Regent’s Park’s ‘White House’ reportedly set to resell at £190mn
The deal would represent a significant uplift in The Holme's value since 2024.
Plans submitted for significant 89-home refurb scheme in South Ken
Wellcome is looking to upgrade a portfolio of 34 townhouses on Evelyn Gardens, transforming former student accommodation into high spec homes.
In Pictures: Caudwell unveils €29m Riviera trophy home with Windsor links
Marquee residence at Le Provençal is the region's biggest new listing this spring, says developer.
Dexters buys another London estate agency
Fraser & Co operates four branches in London and an outpost in Hong Kong.
Forecasts Recast: Influential analysts downgrade prime property prospects as outlook darkens
Knight Frank, JLL, Savills and Strutt & Parker have all cut house price forecasts in the last few weeks. PrimeResi checks where the market stands as we head into H2.
KFH hires ex-Foxtons director for senior lettings role
Suzi Robertson was previously Foxtons' first female front office director.
Heavyweight property companies exit FTSE 100
Berkeley Group and Rightmove are both being relegated from the UK's index of corporate giants.
UAE developer puts down roots in Prime Central London
Dubai-based operator opens Knightsbridge office as Gulf property groups continue to make moves in the capital.
SW London estate agency appoints new sales & lettings heads
Arrival of a new Head of Sales and a new Head of Lettings 'mark an exciting new chapter for Lawsons & Daughters,' says boss Sanjay Joshi.
Estate agency named among UK’s fastest-growing firms
Self-employed firm The Agency UK was the only estate agency to feature in this year's Sunday Times 100 ranking of high-growth private businesses.
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