Housing Ministers Hughes & Jones resign
The latest departures mark a wholesale change of ministerial leadership at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Local Communities.
Truss names Cabinet team, with Kwasi Kwarteng as Chancellor & Simon Clarke on Housing
Kwasi Kwarteng is the new Chancellor of the Exchequer under Prime Minister Liz Truss, while Simon Clarke has the housing brief as Levelling Up, Housing & Communities Secretary.
Talking Heads: What do prime property pros want from the new PM & housing minister
From tax changes to an overhaul of the conveyancing process, here's what industry insiders would really like to see on the agenda.
Boris Johnson resigns; new Prime Minister to be installed by October
It looks like a Conservative leadership race will take place over the Summer, selecting a new Prime Minister in time for the Autumn party conference.
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Well-known RBKC specialist returns to Savills
Dan Martin made the move to luxury brokerage UK Sotheby's International Realty in 2023.
Mayfair mega-deal revealed in official records
Grosvenor Square penthouse went through as one of 2024's biggest resi transactions.
OB Private opens new office in Notting Hill
Expansion marks 'new era' for luxury property, travel & lifestyle brand.
International buyer swoops on £26.25mn Mayfair mega-lateral
Fairway Capital sells 'palatial' residence in former Rolls Royce HQ on Old Park Lane; reports £120mn 'wave' of deals to buyers from the UK, Middle East & Asia.
London’s super-prime property market slumps to five-year low
£15mn-plus deals dropped off by a quarter in 2024, reports Beauchamp Estates, as tax hikes, non-dom changes & political uncertainty spooked billionaire buyers.
This £12mn Oxfordshire mansion was one of 2024’s standout country sales
Super-prime Georgian-style pile was picked up just six weeks after hitting the market.
Harding Green signs former UK Sotheby’s International Realty MD
Guy Bradshaw will focus on Cheshire’s high-value property market as part of the 'freelance' brokerage's expanding network.
Forecast Round-Up: What’s in store for prime property prices in 2025?
It looks like a busy start to the new year - but the outlook for house prices is less clear.
Crown Estate chooses new chair
Real estate investment chief Ric Lewis is due to take over the top role from Sir Robin Budenberg in the spring.
OBE for former Battersea Power Station chief
Simon Murphy was recognised in the New Year's Honours List for his contribution to the community, heritage & real estate.
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£38m Belgravia mansion sold in London’s first super-prime deal of 2025
Five super-wealthy buyers were fighting it out for the 9,000 sq ft Grade II listed townhouse on Wilton Crescent over the festive period.
Former Stacks director launches independent buying agency in the Cotswolds
Craig Fuller's eponymous venture provides property search and acquisition services in the Cotswolds and South West of England.
Foxtons reports biggest sales pipeline since the EU Referendum
Stock market pickers herald the London estate agency's prospects for the year ahead.
Berkeley’s Perrins joins Grosvenor’s Board
Rob Perrins has the joined the Duke of Westminster's property company's top table, which is chaired by former Knight Frank boss Alistair Elliott.