Main image: Seymour Walk in Chelsea was dubbed "Megabasement Street" in 2015, after RBKC planners waved through six separate subterranean projects in quick succession
How to prevent a basement dig from sinking a rental investment
James Robinson explains how he is advising an increasing number of PCL landlord clients dealing with noisy construction works, and looks at the questions raised in regard to disclosure...
Wealthy tenants act fast as London’s super-prime rental market surges in uncertain times
Demand for expensive rental homes in London has escalated this year, but supply is tightening - meaning some super-prime lets are being agreed in double-quick time as tenants look to beat the competition…
Ben Sloane of Aston Chase on London’s super-prime rental trends
INTERVIEW: The lettings director at one of PCL's most successful boutique agencies discusses how recent policy changes have affected the market, the skills required to make it as a top fee-earner, and…
Talking Heads: Labour, Corbyn & the UK property market
Some of the top acquisition, sales, development, and finance specialists in the land share their thoughts on what a British Government led by Jeremy Corbyn could mean for the residential property sector...
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RIB recruits top Sotheby’s agent in ‘significant’ prime resi push
Longstanding independent firm ramps up resi division with recruitment of high-profile broker & star of Britain’s Most Expensive Houses as head of sales.
‘Disruptive’ country property agency hits £220mn in sales
Andrew Russell & Ben Bentley's independent firm, The Country House Department, is on course for a 'record' year following a number of big-ticket deals.
Buyer sought for ‘exceptional’ Chelsea development site
Freehold swathe on sought-after Tite Street has scope for a significant prime resi scheme.
Savills star Sarah Peck joins UK Sotheby’s International Realty
The luxury estate agency is assembling a stellar team as it embarks on a 'new era' under its new owner.
London property consultancy recruits director of private clients
Hamish Bruce has joined Inhous following stints at Marsh & Parsons and Black Brick.
Knight Frank expands super-prime lettings team
Property firm adds new faces to its top-tier lettings teams in Prime Central London and in South West London & the Home Counties
Boutique branded resi scheme in Chelsea tops out
Apartments at The Lucan - London’s first standalone Autograph Collection Residences - will come with a suite of five-star services laid on by luxury hotelier Marriott.
Election 2024: Prime property sector sees “cause for optimism” in the prospect of a Labour government
'The likelihood of an incoming Labour government no longer feels like a massive threat to prime property markets in London and the country,' says Middleton Advisors.
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Jo Eccles: The autumn market is gathering momentum
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Global house prices tick up as interest rates look peaky
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