The forecast for the prime London market? That depends on which part…
Sub £1m market to remain resilient, but new-build segment looks vulnerable, according to buying agency Black Brick
The Long Game: Why London’s prime property market is under no real threat
London’s luxury housing market may be having a tough time getting used to recent government shake-ups, but traditional investors will eventually return, says David Willis...
Boffins pitch ‘premium property tax’ on London’s £5m+ sales
Academics from Goldsmiths, Sheffield and York universities have floated the idea of slapping a "premium property tax" on London's prime property market to pay for social and affordable housing.
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Knight Frank rolls out new commission and pay structures
‘Significant evolution’ across estate agency business includes new performance incentives, as 130-year-old firm looks to 'provide visibility over earning potential'.
Ranked: Britain’s top 10 prime & super-prime property agencies by market share
Savills leads for £1mn+ listings, but is just pipped by Knight Frank in the super-prime arena, according to a specialist marketing firm's analysis.
Rich List 2026: Britain’s 50 wealthiest property tycoons
Annual rundown of Britain’s richest families and individuals puts combined wealth at £784bn - up slightly on last year - but shows more UHNWIs are now based overseas.
Battersea tower decision ‘extremely disappointing’, says developer
Appeal dismissed over controversial Farrells-designed scheme beside Battersea Bridge; Rockwell laments rejection of ‘great addition to London’s skyline’.
Government unveils detailed blueprint for new high-value homes levy
Consultation sheds light on how England’s so-called ‘mansion tax’ could work in practice - including key timelines and a potential premium for overseas owners.
After Starmer: Becky Fatemi on the property stakes in Labour’s leadership contest
The UK does not need to be the lowest-tax country to attract wealth, but it does need to feel steady, warns luxury brokerage chief as buyers & sellers brace for renewed uncertainty.
New £100mn PCL fund completes first acquisition
Catalyst & REDD acquire rare Belgravia development project as 'opportunistic' investment drive gets underway.
Rare super-prime penthouse deal closes in NW London
Phillips Harrod & UK Sotheby’s collaborate on one of the biggest apartment sales across NW1 and NW8 in recent years.
In Pictures: 300-year-old Berkshire estate with royal roots & working vineyard hits the market
1705 mansion in 146 acres 'captures the English countryside dream’, say agents.
Buyer swoops on long-standing super-prime listing in Belgravia
Switzerland-based purchaser exchanged on turnkey mews amalgamation within a week of viewing.
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Prime London asking rents ‘likely to rise’ after Renters’ Rights changes
Average rental values fell by 1% in April, reports LonRes - but impact of sweeping reforms on pricing 'remains to be seen'.