Location: London
The Secret Agent: What do many of London’s most successful agents have in common?
There’s a reason why the class of Foxtons from the nineties and noughties are now in charge of some of the biggest agencies in the capital, says our insider - it was all in the training...
How prime London’s property market is staging its latest comeback
Lucian Cook examines the historical and global factors that have defined the Prime Central London property market, the current conditions that are transforming the landscape, and what a post-Coronavirus…
Chelsea’s Carlyle Square sees another chunky instruction
Following the launch of a remarkable rebuilt mansion on the Old Church Street flank at £21m, a neighbouring mid-terrace example will be shooting for £17.5m.
Singapore’s One Global teams up with PCL firm to launch private office division
Singapore-based agency One Global Property Services has partnered up with London’s Mayfair Private Office on a ‘bespoke private wealth service’ for HNW and UHNW individuals across Asia.
UAE buyer snaps up £5m Marylebone penthouse after a single virtual viewing
Long-distance sale agreed on marquee unit at Native Land’s boutique ‘TwentyFive’ development.
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In Pictures: Charlie Chaplin’s Brixton Fun Factory is for sale as a dramatic live-work space
Originally built for entertainment impresario Fred Karno and known as the Fun Factory, this property has been converted into a spectacular live-work space by artist Richard Harrison.
Deal sealed on £30m Mayfair penthouse after ‘multiple bids’
Showstopping apartment on Stratton Street has a huge roof terrace with some of the best views in PCL; agents report slew of £20m-plus sales agreed locally in recent weeks.
Luxury developer Octagon rolls out new midmarket brand
‘We have long realised there are not enough new quality homes in the more accessible midmarket price band’, says the high-end housebuilder’s CEO, Tim Banks.
Modernist mega-lateral with rock star neighbours seeks £8.5m
‘Entirely unique’ ground-floor apartment in Kensington’s Stavordale Lodge hits the market for the first time in 50 years.
Stamp duty savings drive bulk-buying trend amongst overseas investors
Foreign buyers are increasingly picking up six or more units at a time to tap into non-resi rates, reports residency and citizenship firm.
Foxtons’ Constantinou takes on key lettings role at Knight Frank
After spending the last 23 years at Foxtons, Mel Constantinou will now be running Knight Frank’s network of lettings offices across South West London and the Home Counties.