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While climate-related risk is widely discussed, the immediate impact on the luxury homes market is not, writes George Seatter - and insurance placement is emerging as one of the biggest deal blockers around.

Mayfair-based REDD says growing demand from UHNW clients is driving its move beyond central London.

Prime Outer London is currently seeing the strongest growth in two years, reports Knight Frank.

5% fewer sales were agreed in Week 27 this year compared to last, while 16% more rental deals were done.

Industry veteran steps up at the luxury developer, where he oversees sales across a £4bn London portfolio.

Agency reckons speeding up transactions could tempt a sizeable cohort of would-be movers off the sidelines, and says scrapping stamp duty would have an even bigger impact.

Jason Beedell has stepped up as Head of Residential and Rural Research at the heritage agency.

Siân-Louise Tangney's new venture, Key Privé, has already chalked up a £200k-a-month off-market deal in Ascot.

Savills expects 'increasingly cautious' London & regional top-ends to remain price sensitive in H2.

Knight Frank's UK resi research boss unpacks the latest data, political noise and what it all means for London's high-end housing market.

Concierge Auctions said £139mn in bids were placed during its latest London global sale at The Connaught, as buyers competed for homes from across the US and Europe.

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