Luxury investments shine as passion assets rule
Luxury asset investments trump prime property
Luxury investments - cars, wine, art etc - have outperformed property over the last decade, and by quite the margin.
Objects of Desire #1: The driving forces behind passion investments
In the first part of Coutts' new Objects of Desire Index - which charts the returns on "passion investments" from trophy homes and classic cars to jewels and wine - Mohammad Kamal Syed, Head of Strategic…
Passion investments motor ahead, returning 77% since 2005
"Passion investments" - cars, jewels, trophy homes and the like - have out-performed shares since 2005 by quite the margin, delivering average returns of 77% according to Coutts' new Objects of Desire…
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Super-prime specialists join ‘London’s original brokerage house’
The London Broker signs ex-Lodha star Philippa Bromley-Martin & Cannes-based luxury specialist Jez Moore as platform expands internationally.
‘This isn’t just an expansion – it’s a transformation’: US mega-brokerage Douglas Elliman goes global
Major-league luxury real estate brand sets sights on Europe & beyond; high-profile alliance with UK-based Knight Frank 'mutually concluded' after 15 years.
John D Wood & Co adds five-branch agency in SW London
Well-known firm with operations in Battersea, Balham, Fulham & Clapham joins prime agency's expanding 'family of brands'.
PCL dealmaker Harvey Cyzer on the state of play in Mayfair’s property market
The headlines may be bleak, but sales revenue at OB Private’s Mayfair office is up 228% year-on-year - so are smart buyers seeing what others aren’t?
Global buyers drive $115mn bidding at luxury property auction in London
High-value villas, ranches and vineyards were among the offerings at the latest Concierge Auctions event, held last week at Sotheby's London.
Rhodium brings in former LVMH director for global branded residences push
Luxury sector heavyweight Pierre Mallevays joins Dean Main’s super-prime firm as Strategic Advisor, as it eyes more international growth.
Berkeley unveils landmark gasholder conversion in south London
The major developer's latest project is delivering 199 new homes beside one of the UK's most iconic sporting venues
Boutique London developer targets European expansion
Alex Macaulay's Kinland has lined up luxury schemes in Portugal & the French Alps, after delivering two sell-out projects in South London.
Ex-Knight Frank partner to head sales at Jefferies London
John White has joined Damien Jefferies' expanding prime property brokerage after ten years at Knight Frank.
Long-running RBKC agency launches ‘flagship’ HQ in South Ken
tlc Estate Agents is also revamping its former home in Earl's Court. 'We are honouring our heritage while stepping confidently into the future,' declares COO Samantha Hossack.
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Barclays Private Bank: ‘Five signs the tide may be turning for London’s prime property market’
'The outlook remains varied,' bank tells HNW clients, but 'there are clear signs that interest is picking up at the top end of the London property market.'
Christie’s International Real Estate adds more Caribbean coverage
New Anguilla venture will be led by veteran broker Dominique Silvera, also the founder and chairman of CIRE Barbados.