Location: London
Instructions rise across prime London as agents predict further price falls
The sales market in prime London continues to be challenging, says LonRes in its authoritative review of Q1...
There has been little movement in prices and transaction volumes remain subdued.
18% drop in new tenancies agreed across prime central London
The LonRes team summarises an unusually subdued Q1 in the prime London lettings market...
The prime London lettings market has, over the last three months, been quieter than many expected.
Developers are ‘downsizing’ big luxury apartments as demand dries up
Prime London property developers are "re-examining the final phases of many schemes that were expected to include three and four bedroom apartments and penthouses", says one lettings agent, as demand fails…
Government tax task force identifies first developers for investigation
The Government has started identifying a number of property development firms for investigation as it turns a spotlight on the use of offshore companies.
Capco hits £300m in sales at Lillie Square
Capco has reported a "notable increase in enquiries" at Lillie Square since the start of the year.
RBKC brings in ‘tough’ new construction noise rules
A "tough" new noise regime has come into force as part of Kensington & Chelsea's new Code of Construction Practice.
SAS Investments boosts buying team as acquisition drive continues
Boutique developer SAS Investments has added two new land buyers to the ranks as it gears up to launch a batch of new schemes and a five-year investment vehicle.
British Land partners up with London Design Festival
British Land has signed itself up as Headline Partner of this year's London Design Festival in September.
Top Marques debut pays off royally for Beauchamp
Beauchamp Estates' decision to take some exhibition space at this year's Top Marques Show in Monaco paid off big time after His Serene Highness Prince Albert II rocked up to talk real estate.
The New House Price Index: A Trojan Horse for Council Tax re-valuation?
The new index could introduce some far reaching potential consequences which could affect the nation as a whole, warns Charles Curran.
Buying In A New Era: How stamp duty is fundamentally changing the prime resi landscape
Unlike prices, transaction volumes in the UK's prime markets have not rebounded since the dark days of the Financial Crisis.
Northacre’s Broadway scheme clears s106 in just two months
Northacre has had its Section 106 for the development of the former Scotland Yard HQ formally approved, just two months after the 1.7 acres scheme was given the go-ahead by Westminster planners.