London slides to third in global luxury real estate rankings
The UK capital now sits behind Hong Kong and New York in the high-end resi stakes, according to Christie's, while economic tailwinds and rising confidence help boost sales volumes across the world's top luxury markets...
Europe’s resi real estate investors are ‘bullish’ despite Brexit & regulatory concerns
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Luxury real estate giant Engel & Völkers exits UK market; continues global expansion
German-based behemoth no longer operating in the UK, following the closure of its sole PCL branch; worldwide commission revenues soar by 11% as major rollout continues across Europe & North America...
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America Thirst: Foreign buyers pile into US luxury real estate market
UK nationals among top buyers as annual overseas investment soars 72%; Miami, Manhattan and LA accounting for 40% of all non-resident buyer transactions over $1m
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Trophy Lancaster Gate apartment block offered for sale
Agents instructed on rare unbroken freehold building just off Hyde Park, with investors and developers expected to target.
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Luxury development and design teams complete 3,000 sq ft residence on one of PCL's sought-after cobbled backstreets.
Licence to Sell: Firethorn brings former Westminster ‘spy school’ to market
Agents instructed on 'landmark' London office block with MI5 links and consent for a significant resi reinvention.
Buxmead penthouse seeks £16.95mn after A-list tenancy
Marquee residence atop the Billionaires’ Row apartment scheme returns to market, billed as ‘one of the strongest offerings currently available in North London.’
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Residence One expands into high-end construction
Luxury developer behind more than £400mn of PCL projects launches dedicated construction division as demand grows for experienced contractors.
Campions expands in SW London with Battersea & Nine Elms swoop
Agency group presses ahead with growth drive following recent acquisitions of Aston Chase and Madison Brook.
Art Deco-inspired ultra-prime mansion changes hands in Knightsbridge
Luxury developer sells pair of trophy homes - including the former residence of ballerina Margot Fonteyn - in fresh boost for PCL market.
Rare fully-consented PCL development opp seeks buyer
The oven-ready boutique scheme in Bayswater could have a GDV of £9mn.
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