Location: Prime Central London
Luxury investments shine as passion assets rule
The ultra-wealthy can now please both their heads and hearts: investments of passion are on the up, as the value of the Knight Frank Luxury Investment Index (KFLII) rose by 7% during 2015, according…
Morgan Stanley ‘assuming a 10-20% fall in new-build, high-end residential pricing’ this year
Top investment bank Morgan Stanley has gone a step further than JLL's recent forecast downgrade, arguing that high-value new-builds in London are likely to see price drops of up to 20% this year.
Kahn calls for end to buyer anonymity in London
Mayoral candidate Sadiq Kahn has turned his steely gaze to the topic of transparency in the London property market.
How much prime resi will US$1m buy around the world?
Monaco, Hong Kong and London are the most expensive places to buy a single square metre of prime residential real estate, according to the latest sums from Knight Frank and Douglas Elliman.
£350m Old War Office sale goes through
The sale of the 580,000 square foot Old War Office was formally put to bed yesterday, paving the way for Churchill's former stomping ground to be turned into resi apartments and a luxury hotel.
Three ways to find value for money in prime central London
Buyers baulking at the prices commanded in the Golden Triangle of Belgravia, Knightsbridge and Mayfair have been offered a few tips for finding value in PCL.
First up, says CBRE, don't forget St James's.
Global UHNWI population slips 3% as London retains prime position
London is still the "most important" world city for the ultra-rich, says Knight Frank in its tenth annual Wealth Report.
A third of West End sales now achieve over £2250 psf – CBRE
CBRE has reported a particularly strong few months in the West End market, after tucking away just shy of £60m worth of stock in Q4.
Prime central London rents slip on global volatility
Annual rental value growth in prime central London has fallen to -0.2%, says Knight Frank, the first time the annual rate has pointed downwards since June 2014.
London retains ‘World’s Most Expensive City’ to live/work title
London has held on to the dubious honour of being "the world’s most expensive city to accommodate an employee" for the third year, says Savills, although the firm suggests that both London and second-placed…
Mapping the Market: London’s Golden Postcodes lose their shine
London's Golden Postcodes are losing their shine, as both sale and rentals values slip according to the latest analysis by Knight Frank.
Sale prices across prime central London dipped by 0.
Tasting Notes: How to design the perfect wine cellar
Bespoke wine storage is no longer a niche concern. Buyers are really getting into the idea and there are few better ways to turn an awkward space into a strong selling point.