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Six key trends for prime property markets in 2023
'The legacy of the pandemic – where buyers were driven by lifestyle choices and the birth of the ‘race for space’ phenomenon – is now permanently ingrained in the UK buyer's psyche,' says Savills,…
What’s in store for prime property prices?
Rising mortgage rates and economic uncertainty are expected to put downward pressure on house prices and transactions over the next 12 months or so, but Savills is forecasting prices will increase over…
In Pictures: Inside the new Mandarin Oriental Residences in Barcelona
Luxurious new scheme on Passeig de Gracia 'sets a new benchmark for luxury apartments in the city, on a par with the celebrated residential buildings of London, New York and Miami', says London-based…
Prime global rents continue to climb, but the pace of growth is easing
Luxury rental values in New York, Singapore and London have bounced back hardest from pandemic lows, according to Knight Frank's latest index.
Knight Frank bolsters Middle East Private Office
New associate partner Paul Sacco will work alongside Henry Faun at the Middle East HQ in Dubai.
Purplebricks Chair Pindar sees off leadership challenge
Nearly 30% of voting shareholders opted to oust the Chair of Purplebricks Plc.
Independent estate agents’ group adds background checks for new members
New members of the Federation of Independent Agents will need to pass CRB and directorship checks, as founder Graham Lock tries to "sanitise" the reputation of estate agents.
Record year for longstanding west London agency
30-year-old boutique firm Finlay Brewer tucked away over £100mn worth of sales in 2022, and set a new house price record on Brook Green.
London’s lettings market cools, but average rents are still 20% higher than last year
Average rental prices in the capital fell by 3% last month, says Foxtons, in line with a normal seasonal slowdown.
Cutting joins Savills Mayfair as PCL branch marks record year
Charles Cutting has spent the last 12 years at Foxtons. He has now joined the Savills team on North Audley Street, which is on track to complete nearly £200mn of central London property sales in 2022.
High-profile design firm in management buy-out
London & Hong Kong-based Conran and Partners was founded over 40 years ago by designer and visionary Sir Terence Conran.
Green light for carbon-cutting renovation project in Hampstead
A full-scale reworking will slash the energy consumption of this large-scale Arts and Crafts-style property by over 70%.