Location: United Kingdom

The average selling price of a Scottish prime property has topped £1.5mn for the first time, reports Fyndd (formerly known as Prime Edinburgh Property).

James Harrison steps up four years after joining the agency from Hamptons.

RICS reports month-on-month declines in buyer demand, new seller instructions & in average prices.

Supply has tightened as the sector faces a combination of regulatory & fiscal pressures, reports Knight Frank.

Owner of Claridge's, The Berkeley & The Connaught brings in The OWO's former sales chief to lead global branded residential strategy.

Agency recruits seasoned operators from Hamptons & CBRE for key roles in Chelsea & Knightsbridge.

Swift consent secured for MWA-designed plans to restore former residence & studio of the artist John O’Connor.

Boutique firm tucks away 4,000 sq ft spread at close to its £7.5mn guide as part of £30mn deal run.

Hamptons owner's eleventh business acquisition of the year so far 'unlocks several new market locations'.

Sales activity has stabilised after H1's stamp duty disruption but heightened uncertainty is casting a shadow, reports Acadata.

A big back-to-school spike in new instructions last week, while agreed sales remain thin on the ground.

'Buyers are looking at the market through an ultra-cautious lens,' but boutique agency boss still sees positive signs.