Location: United Kingdom

Estate agency group kicks off 2024 with more more acquisitions, including of a well-known prime London property firm.

Brace of original buildings on Cheyne Place overlook the 350-year-old Chelsea Physic Garden.

'Today there are an increasing number of individuals and smaller agencies who are much more willing & incentivised to collaborate,' says the real estate entrepreneur bringing independent operators together…

The number of property millionaires has fallen back from a pandemic peak, says Savills - but the number of homes worth at least £1mn remains 28% higher than in 2019.

Daniel Taylor previously held senior roles at Savills in Notting Hill and at Chestertons in Kensington & Holland Park.

Bellwether sectors now in 'serious jeopardy' after another jump in 'critical' financial distress levels.

55% of UK sellers remain confident they will sell within the next three months.

Ready-to-go project near Kensington Gardens should spark some strong interest, say firms.

Improving affordability is a factor, but most buyers & sellers 'just want to get on with life', reports Savills.

Homeowners who sold-up in 2023 did so for an average of £103k (48%) more than they initially paid for their home, says Hamptons, down from a record high of £113k in 2022.

At the end of 2023, there were 60% more properties available to let compared with a year earlier.

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