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Transaction levels soar as million-plus market jumps by 61%
The number of £1m+ deals has rocketed by 61% as total sales volumes stand 46% up on last year's level, according to the latest from the Land Registry.
Holland Park tops super-prime London price growth league table
Holland Park is leading the prime London pack for price growth, but is still a way off usurping Knightsbridge's spot at the top of the per square foot capital value table, says Khalil & Kane in its latest…
1.35 million households plan to move within the next year – Knight Frank
5% of UK households (around 1.35m) are planning to buy a property within the next 12 months, says Knight Frank.
Luxury holiday home-swap outfit gets into bed with Ritz-Carlton
'Reciprocal travel club' 3RD HOME, which facilities swapsies between owners of luxury holiday homes, has teamed up with The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club to up the ante on perks for members of both outfits.
Compare the Markets: Global luxury property prices benchmarked
What's the price of luxury? Well it depends where you're buying, says Christie's International Real Estate, which has worked out what the entry prices are in ten prime destinations around the world.
How have global tax changes affected luxury property markets?
'Certain taxes were more effective than others towards their intended purpose in curbing prices,' says Christies International Real Estate in a survey of global property tax changes last year.
America’s most expensive home sells for over £70m
A Connecticut mansion has become the US of A's most expensive home after selling for a reported $120m.
First Impressionists: The value of art in property
Anyone who has the money can buy a plane, car or beautifully crafted clothes. Art is individual, says Joe Burns, and it plays a key role in selling today's prime and super-prime properties...
Where’s best for long-term real estate investment?
Three Canadian cities - Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary - have taken the top slots in a list of 50 global cities that 'could be the best bet for long-term real estate investment,' drawn up by property behemoth…
Fame + Fortune: London and New York share the global x-factor
London and New York take joint first position in Savills latest global property report, which ranks a dozen cities based on their 'x-factor' appeal.
Mansion Tax: A billion pound levy on London – Zoopla
It's been a few hours at least since the last mansion tax furore, and we're fairly sure that most in the prime property industry are now on the same page - or least the same chapter.
Foreign investment quota plans rejected in House of Lords
A controversial proposal to introduce a limit on overseas property sales was unceremoniously shot down in the House of Lords last week.
Lord Bradshaw