Location: London

Luxury Arts and Crafts townhouse on Aldford Street finds a buyer, following sale of £25mn former embassy on nearby Park Street.

Who are the major players, what are the premiums, and which locations are seeing the biggest growth in branded schemes?

Remodelled 1850s villa has its own wellness centre and space for an art gallery.

Rental values are retreating as supply builds, reports Knight Frank's UK resi research boss.

Sales activity has picked up across London's prime postcodes, according to the latest weekly LonRes data.

'The fact that we remain number 1 agent in the UK for sales above £500k is, to me, proof that our people development strategy is working', says UK resi boss Andrew Perratt.

Tim Hassell's Draker adds third branch to its west London network, citing strong local demand.

'Landlords must adapt' to new marketing conditions, warns Foxtons, while Chestertons suggests London landlords have 'little option but to start reviewing their prices.'

Recent reports suggest a number of London’s most expensive residences are being sold as part of bankruptcy proceedings, as wealthy homeowners have their assets liquidated to pay down debts.

'We expect that the ultimate developer of the property will set new record for pricing in Kingston,' says Savills.

100% council tax premium will come into force on 1st April.

City banking veteran William Rucker will succeed Tim Score.