Location: Prime Central London
House sales reach three year high – RICS
The number of homes sold in the UK reached a three year high during March as increased confidence in the market continued to translate into sales, according to the latest RICS housing market survey, released…
The Westminster Constitution: Fitzrovia
Putting another of Westminster's intriguing enclaves under the microscope, Martin Bikhit examines the future fortunes of fair Fitzrovia...
Country house prices on the rise – Savills
Average values for the prime regional country markets showed positive growth for a quarter (0.
New boss for Knight Frank Sherborne after £25m month
After reporting a whopping £25m-worth of offers and sales in just four weeks, Knight Frank's Sherborne branch has announced a new helmsman.
Bidder Beware: Why sealed bids are rarely best or final
The best buyer does not always emerge from the sealed bids process, so why are some agents so keen to push the envelope, asks James Bailey...
You hear a lot about "sealed bids" in prime central London.
Navy Deal Sealed: Finchatton to develop 20 Grosvenor Square
Finchatton has sealed the Navy deal, confirming today that "arrangements were put in place on Friday 5th April which should lead to them being appointed as the Development Coordinator for the redevelopment…
Singapore buyers bagging bargains in Prime Central London
Overseas investors are bagging ginormous bargains on London property, as exchange rates effectively discount prices by up to 27%, according to the latest from Hamptons.
One in four construction sites, including nearly a third of prime basement conversions, are unsafe – HSE
One in four construction sites in London and across the South East would fail health and safety checks, according to the Health & Safety Inspectorate (HSE), with basement conversions in prime London being…
London Square exchanges on £50m Richmond resi scheme
Resi developer London Square has exchanged on Royal Star & Garter Homes' historic Grade II listed Richmond Home in West London, conditional on winning planning consent to convert the 181,543 sq ft building…
Prime Property of the Week
Lateral panache in the pleasure grounds of the global elite...
Lowndes Square, Knightsbridge £16.5m
Austerity Auction: Greek consul’s Holland Park pile smashes guide price
A quick update on our "Austerity Auction" story from last month;
Shaking the boughs of the property tree
As Lonres releases its Spring Residential Review, William Carrington urges the government to be careful of playing fast and loose with the property industry...