Industry Reactions: Mortgage lending slumps after Stamp Duty deadline
The latest Bank of England release also shows a continued decline in new mortgage approvals.
Industry Reactions: Mortgage lending bounces back
Mortgage approvals were up 28% year-on-year in December, and the Bank of England thinks 'there is still optimism for further mortgage approval increases in the coming months, if bank rate cuts materialise.
Industry Reactions: Mortgage lending ticked up in August
Bank of England data show an increase in mortgage approvals, remortgaging activity, and in net borrowing.
Stamp Duty deadline leaves property market ‘in a softer position’ – RICS
'The initial rush to complete sales before the April 1 deadline notably subdued towards the latter end of March,' report surveyors.
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£28mn Knightsbridge mansion sale sets 2025 benchmark
Recent mega-deal on Princes Gate 'reaffirms London’s appeal as a global property destination,' say agents.
Surrey mansion that ‘rivals the world’s most prestigious addresses’ pitched at £50mn
In Pictures: Inside one of the most significant super-prime listings of 2025 so far, the palatial Wentworth Place.
The Times: Who’s buying London’s most expensive new flats?
Investigation lifts the lid on £600mn worth of apartment sales at some of PCL's most prestigious new-build schemes.
Savills expands super-prime lettings operation; recruits new North London chief
Isabella Birch Reynardson's specialist division is expanding into high-value regional rental markets, while Stevie Walmesley has moved from DDRE to lead the team in North London.
John D Wood & Co adds five-branch agency in SW London
Well-known firm with operations in Battersea, Balham, Fulham & Clapham joins prime agency's expanding 'family of brands'.
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Global buyers drive $115mn bidding at luxury property auction in London
High-value villas, ranches and vineyards were among the offerings at the latest Concierge Auctions event, held last week at Sotheby's London.
Expanding super-prime brokerage recruits APAC market specialist
United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty has brought in Savills high-flier Wai Kit Chan to boost its international reach.
‘Landmark’ resi development opp hits the market in Edinburgh
Savills says the New Town site 'is a truly unique opportunity to deliver a landmark development in one of Edinburgh’s most desirable and architecturally significant neighbourhoods.'
‘Extraordinary’ Norman & Dawbarn-designed house in SW London seeks £7.5mn
In Pictures: Former torpedo testing site was reimagined as a family home by the original architects of BBC Television Centre.
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Foxtons, Rightmove alumnus joins Lomond to drive further expansion
Sam Mitchell was also CEO of Strike and Purplebricks.
Savills bolsters Edinburgh lettings team
Sophie Strand is leading an expansion of the agency's residential rental operation in the Scottish capital.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 22, 2025
New listings dipped in the Spring Bank Holiday week, as deal numbers remain low.
Ex-Knight Frank partner to head sales at Jefferies London
John White has joined Damien Jefferies' expanding prime property brokerage after ten years at Knight Frank.
‘This isn’t just an expansion – it’s a transformation’: US mega-brokerage Douglas Elliman goes global
Major-league luxury real estate brand sets sights on Europe & beyond; high-profile alliance with UK-based Knight Frank 'mutually concluded' after 15 years.