Hong Kong is the world’s ‘least affordable’ housing market for the ninth year
Hong Kong has topped Demographia's list for the ninth year in a row; London is the worst-offending European market
Hong Kong buyers ‘dominating’ London’s luxury apartment market – Almacantar
Developer behind Centre Point & The Bryanston reports an influx of demand from the region, driven by the UK’s recent visa announcement and the upcoming SDLT surcharge.
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Hong Kong’s wealthy seek safe haven in London’s prime property market
HNW buyers from the troubled region have splashed over £25m with one PCL agency in recent weeks, snapping up apartments in Whitehall, Marylebone and Kings Cross...
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Interest in other countries ‘plummets’ as Hong Kong buyers hone in on UK market
Applications for British passports have 'skyrocketed' since the UK’s announcement of a path to citizenship, according to immigration specialists...
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Knight Frank names first affiliate brokers after nearly 100 enquiries
The agency says the launch of its self-employed broker model has generated a 'hugely positive' response as wider growth plans target 36 London markets.
Knight Frank recruits Savills sales chief Kelly to lead London resi teams
Liza-Jane Kelly will join in September to run offices across the capital and grow the agency's new affiliate broker model.
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LonRes Awards 2026: The Winners
Updated with party pictures: 'Deals - and outstanding deals at that - are still being done,' says LonRes' Anthony Payne, as firms including Savills, Chestertons, DDRE Global, UK Sotheby's and Black Brick…
Dubai property developer named as prospective buyer of ‘£190mn’ London mansion
The FT cites 'people familiar with the matter' to identify the prospective new owner of The Holme in Regent's Park.
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Cadogan Place mansion changes hands in £35mn-plus deal
1810 townhouse was previously described as 'an archetypal London trophy home in the archetypal trophy location'.
High Court orders buyer to pay more than £3.4mn after London mansion deal collapses
Judge found developer acted reasonably in reselling £16.9mn trophy home after buyer twice failed to complete.
First Look: Vabel unveils boutique Bayswater scheme as Queensway’s £3bn revamp gathers pace
The designer-developer has opened the doors to five show homes at Vabel Townhouse, with four more due to follow later this year.
American & Gulf buyers are ‘dominating’ the PCL market this year
'All the biggest deals over the last six months have been to either wealthy American or Gulf families,' says Beauchamp Estates, with US HNWIs behind nearly a third of Mayfair sales above £5mn in 2026…
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Reform or catch-up? Why the prime property market is already ahead of the Government’s plans
Ministers want to speed up homebuying and reduce failed sales, but many of the reforms being proposed have long been standard practice at the top end of the market, writes property lawyer Laura Conduit.
Brokerage signs former Strutt & Parker Kensington sales head
Experienced PCL operator Andy Harris is Moveli's latest senior recruit.
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Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 26, 2026
LonRes recorded 9% fewer Agreed Sales in Week 26 2026 than in Week 25, and 26% fewer than in the same seven-day period last year.
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HBA Residential expands global leadership team
Luxury design practice appoints regional Principals to oversee EMEA, Asia-Pacific and the Americas.
Agency strikes discounted deal on super-prime St George’s Hill plot
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