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Record month for Knight Frank’s London sales teams
Monthly and quarterly records fell as buyers rushed to beat the stamp duty deadline.
Ex-Savills & Romans man launches ‘world’s first pay-to-view property platform’
Michael Riley’s new venture, ViewRabbit, promises to ‘sort serious movers from nosey neighbours, holidaymakers, wannabees and tyre kickers’ by charging an upfront viewing fee of £30.
Candy brothers hit with huge Stamp Duty bill over Chelsea mansion transfer
The Upper Tax Tribunal's latest decision is "patently unfair", says property tycoon.
Vatican reveals scale of global property portfolio
Details on holdings published in unprecedented transparency drive as landmark case involving a PCL investment deal heads to trial; preparations for London property sell-off ‘underway’
Busiest prime London market since 2014, with 61% more £5m+ deals than in 2019
The top-end of London residential sales market has just enjoyed its strongest first half since 2014, reports Savills, with 59% more £5m+ transactions recorded in the first six months of this year compared…
Interview: Sarah Waller of The Knightsbridge Estate on the rise of luxury build-to-rent
Earlier this week, PrimeResi took an exclusive look at The Olayan Group’s plans to deliver a major new super-prime BTR scheme in the middle of Knightsbridge.
Buying agencies ‘overwhelmed’ as househunters seek professional help
In the UK’s hottest property markets, ‘you’ll struggle to secure a good buying agent this year or next, or perhaps even the year after that’, according to Stacks.
Deal agreed on ‘ambassadorial’ £12.5m Hampstead mansion
Detached behemoth on Templewood Avenue has scope for further improvement.
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Green light for record-breaking Knightsbridge mansion remodelling
2-8 Rutland Gate is set to become the >60,000 sq ft family home of a Chinese billionaire, following an epic nine-figure refurbishment by Squire & Partners and CC Land.
Agency reports triple sales success on Ilchester Place
There’s been ‘quite a bit of activity’ on the leafy Holland Park thoroughfare, named Britain’s most expensive street in 2019.
Talking Heads: Agencies react to record HMRC transaction figures
Firms including Savills, Knight Frank, Chestertons & Jackson-Stops offer their thoughts on one of the UK housing market’s biggest ever months, and what the rest of 2021 might have in store…