Major estate agency ‘could face a bill of as much as £30m’ after alleged tenancy rules breach
The Telegraph has reported that Purplebricks "could face a bill of as much as £30m after it put thousands of landlords at risk of being fined through a failure to follow basic tenancy law." The estate agency estimates its liability to be "in the range of £2m-9m".
LSL profits stay strong despite drop in estate agency revenue
"We expect that the impact of housing market cycles will continue to have a reducing impact on the Group's results," says major property Plc, which owns estate agency brands including Marsh & Parsons.
Dexters buys SE London estate agency Roy Brooks
Dexters has made its first acquisition since securing multi-million pound private equity backing, snapping up well-known two-branch estate agency Roy Brooks.
Belvoir buys broker-model estate agency Mr & Mrs Clarke
"We’re thrilled to be a ‘first' for the Belvoir Group," says Mr and Mrs Clarke boss Paul Clarke.
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Knight Frank cuts house price forecast; PCL set for -4% drop this year
'A combination of high supply & faltering confidence means we now expect slower UK house price growth this year & in 2026,' says research chief Tom Bill - with prime markets set for sharp declines.
London property ‘no longer a safe bet’, warns top wealth manager
'The London property boom is well and truly over,' declares Rathbones
Super-prime Notting Hill development opp seeks £12mn
Buyer sought for standout freehold property with "one of the most ambitious planning consents in the area".
£10mn price cut for trophy Knightsbridge penthouse
Ultra-prime residence at The Knightsbridge has been relaunched at £70mn.
In Pictures: Inside Finchatton’s new Georgian-inspired country estate project
Super-prime designer-developer lifts the lid on its latest creation - a 22-acre private estate in the Hampshire countryside.
‘A market in transition’: Inside London’s evolving luxury resi development scene
New report reveals how policy, branding & global demand are reshaping the next phase of the capital’s ultra-prime development cycle.
Indie estate agency Wilfords branches out in SW London
Boutique firm adds to its growing network with a new base close to Clapham Common.
‘A fundamental reshaping of the global wealth landscape’: Europe re-emerges as a prime destination for the super-rich
'What we’re witnessing is more than just a demographic shift,' says Knight Frank, as the firm reveals who is buying what, where, and why...
Behind the Schemes: Crafting a family-friendly pied-à-terre at Chelsea Barracks
Rebecca Hughes Interiors lifts the lid on a recent project for a returning client at the super-prime scheme in SW1.
Native Land’s 50-storey Opus tops out ahead of schedule
Developer marks construction milestone at forthcoming luxury apartment scheme on London's South Bank.
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Industry Reactions: Central bank holds interest rates at 4.0%
The Bank of England 'remains focused on squeezing out any existing or emerging persistent inflationary pressures'.
In Pictures: Lamar unveils ‘ultra-luxury’ Madrid apartments amid €250mn European rollout
Developer debuts 22 Patricia Urquiola-designed residences with five-star amenities in the Spanish capital.
London buying agency to host top UK school headteachers at NYC event
"The link between elite schools and property decisions is clearer than ever," says Eccord boss Jo Eccles, as figures show the number of US pupils at UK schools has jumped by over a quarter since 2020.
London rental supply stays ‘strong’ as demand slips
Foxtons registered 13% fewer would-be tenants in August this year than last.
Middleton Advisors adds to buying team
Prime property firm brings in new recruit to boost its coverage across Central and North London.