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London’s trophy home market rallies as world’s wealthy shop for bargains
Savills recorded a 43% surge in the number of £15m+ deals across PCL last year; price cuts and currency fluctuations have made the capital's trophy homes look 'relatively good value in an international context', says agency
Hong Kong’s wealthy seek safe haven in London’s prime property market
HNW buyers from the troubled region have splashed over £25m with one PCL agency in recent weeks, snapping up apartments in Whitehall, Marylebone and Kings Cross...
Prime London’s property market recovery has been ‘paused’
The annual rate of property price inflation in prime London turned positive for the first time since 2015 in Q1, says Savills. But the Coronavirus pandemic has put a stop to the burgeoning market recovery.
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…
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Budget 2025: The luxury property industry’s hopes, fears & expectations
PrimeResi has surveyed 50 industry leaders, including estate agency owners, sales brokers, buying agents, luxury developers, financiers, legal advisors, and more.
PCL agency co-founder joins UK Sotheby’s International Realty
George Vernon has taken up a Consultant Senior Lettings Director role at the luxury brokerage.
Knight Frank’s Rory Penn on resilience, recalibration & finding opportunity in London’s prime property market
Q&A: The high-profile agency's London sales chief reveals a big-ticket deal tally and shares how the business is navigating 'peak uncertainty'.
London estate agency announces major recruitment drive
Dexters wants to take on 200 new recruits via its Training Academy in 2026.
London letting agency under fire over Chancellor’s rental mis-step
Rachel Reeves 'had not been made aware of the licensing requirement' when she rented-out her home in Southwark via a letting agency.
American super-agency Douglas Elliman expands into Europe
Philippe Curutchet, Fredrik Lilloe & Edward de Mallet Morgan are leading the luxury brokerage's French debut.
In Pictures: Touring a revamped Rutland Gardens townhouse with Rolls-Royce links
Design studio Taylor Howes completes a two-year reimagining of a storied Knightsbridge residence - which is now up for sale at nearly £17mn.
In Pictures: Trophy apartment at Clarges Mayfair lists at £39.5mn
Buyer sought for 4,650 sq ft sub-penthouse with two roof terraces at the prestigious development opposite Green Park.
‘Extraordinary’ French Riviera estate to headline global luxury auction event
First-line residence in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, listed at €35mn, will be auctioned off as part of Sotheby’s inaugural Abu Dhabi Collectors’ Week.
La dolce vita gets dearer: Italy doubles flat tax for wealthy new residents
As PM Meloni ramps up the annual levy for UHNWIs to help raise revenue, Knight Frank's Kate Everett-Allen explains the background to the changes & the implications for Italy’s luxury real estate market.
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