Location: South East
Prime country houses prices tipped to remain 20-25% above pre-pandemic levels
'Much of the froth has now come out of the market and buyers are generally more measured in their approach, especially with regard to values,' says buying agency Heaton & Partners.
New Head of Sales for Carter Jonas in Hampshire
Sophie Richardson has moved from Savills in Petworth to Carter Jonas in Winchester
Prime rental price growth slows as the market becomes ‘less frantic’
Savills expects prime London rental growth to calm from its double-digit run to +5.0% over 2023 and +3.0% by the end of 2024. The prime commuter belt is set for an even sharper slowdown.
Upward Extension Tangles: On the pitfalls & opportunities of Permitted Development Rights
Roy Pinnock of Dentons explores the complex use and ramifications of permitted development rights at a property development in Newbury.
The Buying Solution appoints Savills’ James-Wright as Partner
Theo James-Wright has moved from the Savills country house department in London to Knight Frank's independent buying agency division.
Humberts announces tenth franchise
The 180-year-old estate agency's latest hybrid branch covers Oxford, the Vale of White Horse and Cotswolds’ villages.
The Country House Department brings in new Director
Liz McLean has moved to Andrew Russell and Ben Bentley's specialist estate agency having held senior roles at Savills and Jackson-Stops.
John Lewis partners with Abrdn for build-to-rent drive
£500mn joint venture aims to deliver thousands of new rental homes at John Lewis and Waitrose sites.
Dubai-based ValuStrat acquires London surveying firm
Capital Value, which launched in 2018, is now part of Middle Eastern real estate advisory firm ValuStrat Group.
Housebuilder plots £500mn site acquisition drive in London & the South East
Weston Homes is on the hunt for more resi development sites, including heritage conversion opportunities in and around the capital.
Behind the Schemes: Eight sustainable design principles for a contemporary country villa near Ascot
WindsorPatania Architects are sharing details of an innovative and ambitious eco-mansion that promises to set 'a new standard for sustainable luxury country houses in the UK'.
£8.5mn loan agreed for £16mn mansion project on the Wentworth Estate
CapitalRise has agreed a big finance package to create a new super-prime mansion in Virginia Water.