Location: London
£7.88m Regent’s Park townhouse snapped up
Buyer plunked down a 'substantial' non-refundable deposit to secure the Nash-style residence on Prince Albert Road, reports agency.
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London’s property market is ‘most active since 2006’
March saw a 57% increase in the number of people looking to buy a property in London, and a 21% increase in the number of tenants looking to move compared to February, according to Chestertons.
Reuters: Hong Kong-on-Thames lies in not-too-distant future
A "combination of bold developers and new arrivals" from Hong Kong "could provide a shot in the arm for London's pandemic-afflicted property market," writes Karen Kwok for Reuters...
The Guardian: Revealed – the huge British property empire of Sheikh Mohammed
'The controversial ruler of Dubai has acquired a land and property empire in Britain that appears to exceed 40,000 hectares (100,000 acres), making him one of the country’s largest landowners'
Savills recruits Oculus founder Redfern to boost PCL sales team
Agency confirms heavyweight new hire at its Sloane Street base.
One Hyde Park penthouse reportedly on sale for £175m
'Britain's most expensive apartment' - an 18,000 square foot duplex at the game-changing RSHP-designed scheme in Knightsbridge - is said to be up for grabs.
Buyers do battle over St John’s Wood wreck
Gut-job on Grove End Road attracted 50 viewings and eventually went for more than £500k above asking.
PCL transaction volumes hit a five-year high
'The full force of the demand that has built up over the last year will only be felt once international travel restrictions are relaxed', says Knight Frank.
Newcomer Capital Place Properties unveils debut project
Harry Helsby & Alexis Stellakis launched their ‘all-in-one’ acquisition, development & design offering for prime buyers last year.
Watch: RFR’s Richard Rogerson on the state of London’s prime and super-prime markets
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Domus Nova launches top-end short-let sister brand
Domus Stay promises to "open the doors to some of London’s most outstanding homes for short-term rentals."