London’s new-build market suffers as starts, completions and sales tumble
Construction starts in London totalled just 3,400 units in Q2, according to Molior, well down on last year's quarterly average of 5,800; the 4,700 sales recorded over the same period compared to a quarterly average of 5,200 during 2018 and 5,700 during 2017
New-build sales rise across London while unit starts & completions slip
Molior survey shows 4,646 units started construction across the capital during Q3, below 2018's quarterly average of over 4,700 units;
Seven key trends in London’s super-prime sales market
2018 was the biggest year for £20m+ deals in the capital since 2014, reports Knight Frank, although volumes fell by nearly a fifth across the wider-super prime sector...
London’s resi development industry ‘made hay’ during Q1
Latest Molior survey of the capital's new-build scene shows sales and starts were both up significantly pre-lockdown
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Cluttons boosts Chelsea team as London resi drive continues
Heritage property agency brings in experienced operators from Berkshire Hathaway & Savills to run its high-profile base in SW3.
Philip Harvey: Why the wealthy are voting with their feet
'Most of the demand we’re seeing now is less about "going somewhere"...it’s more about clients wanting to leave something behind,' writes Property Vision's senior partner.
Domus Nova expands with global tie-up & new PCL office
'Design-led' boutique estate agency partners with Paris-based Barnes International & launches new branch in South Kensington.
Buyer sought for rare mixed-use development opp in Mayfair
'Exceptional' site in London's most exclusive neighbourhood has a GDV of around £12mn.
Luxury brokerage brings in Savills duo to boost SW London coverage
UK Sotheby’s International Realty recently announced a 'strategic expansion' into the region, targeting key markets including Fulham, Clapham, Wandsworth, Putney, Barnes, Wimbledon & Richmond.
Native Land launches sales at landmark South Bank scheme
New Pictures: The 50-storey, 249-unit Opus will become Prime Central London's tallest residential tower, and neighbour a forthcoming five-star Mandarin Oriental hotel.
Ex-Foxtons trio joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices in London
Stella Krizanec, Camilla Goodfellow & Sami Ounzar have all made the move to Martin Bikhit's top-end estate agency.
Savills boss Ridley to step down this year
Property Plc confirms succession plans as long-standing Group Chief Exec announces retirement.
UK property becoming safe haven by default – Knight Frank
The government has sent the wrong message by scrapping non-dom status, but any negativity has been dwarfed by the wider commotion on global financial markets this month, explains the agency's Tom Bill.
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