How prime & super-prime markets are faring in London & the country
Charlie Wells & Ollie Marshall give us the lowdown on how things are shaping up in and out of town in 2023, and explain the different forces at work in each market...

Charlie Wells is managing director of Savills UK buying arm Prime Purchase. He advises private clients and investors on the purchase of prime country houses, farms and estates; Ollie Marshall is Director, London Residential, at Prime Purchase.
Prime city markets ‘more resilient’ than country houses, says Savills
Prime property prices are falling across the UK, reports Savills, with more rural markets seeing the biggest declines.
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Jess Simpson: Super-prime country & estates market still going strong
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£50mn trio of trophy apartments sold at 9 Millbank
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Big-brand luxury property brokerage launches ‘flagship’ West London office
UK Sotheby’s International Realty has opened a fifth branch in the capital, setting up shop with a strong team on Kensington Church Street.
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‘Britain’s most daring property developer’ to race in 14,500km motor rally
John Caudwell has been inspired by the links between the famous Peking to Paris Rally and his £300mn resi project on the French Riviera.
Mayfair resident ordered to undo unlawful basement works at historic townhouse
'Those who ignore planning rules will be held accountable,' Westminster officials warn.
Imposing Berkshire school site pitched for sale with resi potential
'Opportunities of this scale and heritage rarely come to market,' says Knight Frank.
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Former Berkeley Group sales boss joins Harding Green
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Knight Frank boosts billionaire division with Head of Global Private Capital
International property consultancy rolls out new strategy to 'align its capabilities across super-prime residential, global capital markets & capital advisory.'
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New boutique agency eyes SW London expansion
Beaufort Green was launched last year by former Dexters sales director Charlie Ince-Green.
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