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Berkeley reins-in land-buying amid ‘action to protect the business’
Big-league housebuilder is cutting operating costs and limiting new land investment, telling shareholders it 'does not believe it can make its required rate of return on investment in new land acquisitions.
Inside Foxtons: Sales reset, stress tests & the shift to recurring income
Estate agency reveals fresh detail on sales strategy, downside scenarios and senior pay in latest company filings.
£7.5mn new-build mansion snapped up in Surrey
Brokerage tucks away 9,000 sq ft residence in 'record time' - and receives £12.5mn instruction directly off the back of it.
Government names seven ‘new town’ locations; confirms National Housing Bank leadership
A state-backed 'housing bank' will launch on 1st April, chaired by former Grosvenor boss Peter Vernon.
Ranked: The UK’s ‘best places to live’ in 2026
The Sunday Times unveils its influential annual rundown, with Norwich crowned the overall winner and Richmond taking the top spot in London.
Luxury brokerage hires Savills associate director for country lettings push
Recent UK Sotheby’s International Realty recruit George Duff previously led Savills’ Cobham lettings operation.
Bottoming Out? Why the prime Cotswolds market is now on the turn
Savills says top-end country house prices are 'starting to stabilise' after their post-pandemic correction, flagging particularly strong demand from American buyers...
Rare St George’s Hill plot with approved mansion plan hits the open market
Savills is pitching 'a remarkable canvas for a purchaser to build a home tailored to their individual requirements' in the affluent Surrey enclave.
Top-end country agency lines up £80mn of stock as selling season starts early
The Private Office founder Trevor Kearney cites 'quiet confidence' as some very high-end Surrey residences are brought to market.
Foxtons confirms ‘acquisition-led’ revenue growth as profits flatline
'We are making strong progress with our buy, build and bolt‑on strategy,' says estate agency boss Guy Gittins.
London still tops US buyers’ UK wishlist, but regions are gaining
PCL is still the 'destination of choice for expatriating American citizens,' says Enness Global, but 'countryside & coastal living is proving increasingly attractive' for US buyers in the UK.
Consero starts works on ‘flagship’ Virginia Water scheme
Construction has started on a ten-house development in the affluent Surrey area.