Location: London
Land values slide as developers get pickier
Savills reports annual falls of 3.3% for greenfield sites and 6.6% for urban land as viability concerns and weaker sales rates continue to stifle appetite.
High-profile developer wins £1.9mn SDLT battle over Chelsea mega-mansion
Upper Tribunal dismisses HMRC appeal in long-running tax dispute.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 30, 2026
Looks like we're back in the deal doldrums.
Chestertons flags ‘unintended consequence’ of new rental rules
Major London agency says landlords have been rethinking pricing tactics under the RRA - and reports a 20% drop in sales enquiries.
Full-floor shell penthouses atop Park Lane ‘Grande Dame’ building seek £50mn
Agents instructed on 19,000 sq ft with planning for four big laterals in Art Deco landmark overlooking Hyde Park.
Savills reports surging European demand for London’s top-end rental homes
Tenants from the continent accounted for a quarter of the agency's £5k-a-week-plus deals in H1, up from less than 10% a year ago.
King Charles’ favourite architect steps down after six decades
Classical architecture heavyweight Quinlan Terry has retired as senior partner of his Dedham-based firm, handing the reins to long-time collaborator Roger Barrell.
Westminster preps ground for ‘significant’ council tax hike
PCL borough says it is facing a £100m funding blow.
Savills consolidates flagship PCL teams
Big-brand agency is relocating its Knightsbridge operations to Sloane Street.
Knight Frank installs Head of Brand, Content & Experiences
MENA marketing head is relocating to the firm's global HQ in London to take on the wider role.
Simon Deen: Why good agency matters more than ever
Following a run of successful sales in NW London, boutique estate agency founder Simon Deen explains what it takes to keep high-end transactions on track in a difficult market.
High-profile buying agency toasts 20 years in business
Sloane Square-based firm reveals acquisition record and says industry shifts have made the market 'increasingly difficult' for buyers to navigate.