Location: Prime Central London
Vertical Horizon: Investing in the future of London’s skyline
An extraordinary profusion of new structures will dramatically alter the shape of London's horizon over the next few years, including the 64-storey 'The Pinnacle' and the Kohn Pedersen Fox-designed…
Carter Jonas acquires another SW London agency
Hot on the heels of the JLL and W.A.Ellis merger this week, we hear Carter Jonas has also just fortified its resi presence in the capital by acquiring a high-end, two-office independent in SW London.
Whitehall Palaces For Sale: Government to sell off 80% of its central London buildings
Vast swathes of prime real estate could be about to become available in central London, as the Government announces plans to sell off more than 80% of its sites and up sticks to the suburbs.
Warning of ‘domino effect’ as prime London asking prices fall
Prime London asking prices have plummeted by as much as 8% over the last year, according to an index by Home.co.uk, which sagely advises that "boom can quickly turn to bust."
The Writing On The Wall: Mansion Tax Q&A with Trevor Abrahmsohn
He's ridden out four recessions over forty years, but veteran estate agency boss Trevor Abrahmsohn says he can see 'the writing on the wall' this time.
The Mansion Mismatch: 3/4 of London’s £2m+ homes are flats
Three-quarters of Greater London properties worth more than £2m - Labour and the Lib Dem's proposed Mansion Tax threshold for "ultra-high value homes" - are flats or terraced houses, notes Knight Frank.
Britain’s smallest £1m home: A 334 sq ft studio in Mayfair
A 334 sq ft studio flat on Upper Brook Street, W1, is being marketed as both "Britain's smallest £1m home" and as "Mayfair's biggest bargain."
Three of the Best: Single-Unit Development Opportunities
It's been a bumper week for those looking for big-budget single-unit development projects in and around the capital, with a slew of super-prime parcels of land and trophy houses of tomorrow hitting the…
RBKC gets tough on Holland Park property that’s ‘bringing down the rest of the neighbourhood’
The owner of a house in Holland Park is facing the full weight of RBKC's planning enforcement team after carrying out unauthorised works on a "work of art".
Knightsbridge flat with less than a year left on the lease sells for over £500k
A one bedroom flat in Knightsbridge with just a few months left on the lease has been sold for over £500,000 after a fierce bidding war.
Lodha calls in Kelly Hoppen to style Mumbai tower
Indian super-developer Lodha, which recently announced plans for a $5bn move on London's residential market, has called on the celebrity prowess of interior designer/BBC Dragon Kelly Hoppen MBE via celebrity…
W.A.Ellis and JLL join forces to create ‘prime London’s go-to agency’
Knightsbridge-based estate agency W.A.Ellis and global property giant JLL have released a surprise announcement confirming a merger.