Manhattan sees flurry of trophy home deals
A total of 16 $10m+ properties went into contract last week, reports Olshan Realty, the highest number since March 2013.
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Sales hit three-decade high in revived Manhattan market
'Rising vaccine adoption, low mortgage rates and improving economic conditions' are being cited as the key driving factors behind the turnaround.
High-end sales soar in Manhattan
Last week's tally of 38 contracts signed above $4m was ‘spectacular by any standard’, says Olshan Realty
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Knight Frank’s longstanding Notting Hill boss to hand over the reins
Caroline Foord has been at the helm of the high-performing KF branch in W11 for 23 years.
Wealthy dollar buyers pounce on London property as sterling slumps
Top-end London property brokers are enjoying a bonanza of urgent interest from wealthy international buyers with US dollars to spend, looking to take advantage of a significant currency discount.
Rich pickings for US buyers in Knightsbridge, Chelsea & Notting Hill as sterling takes a pounding
It may be world famous as a luxury retail destination, but Knightsbridge has emerged as the discount capital of PCL for dollar-based property buyers
Chestertons names new Chelsea lettings boss
Jonathan James is now in charge of Chelsea lettings, taking over from Sam Fard-Manesh, who moves to head-up Chestertons' Mayfair lettings operation.
Truss set to cut Stamp Duty to ‘encourage economic growth’
The Prime Minister and Chancellor will announce a reduction in property transaction taxes on Friday, suggests The Times.
Developer launches £5.8mn apartment with ‘ultimate Mayfair starter pack’
REDD has put together a package to help the new owner 'kick-start their life' in the world's most expensive village.
Talking Heads: What would cutting Stamp Duty do to the housing market & economy?
It's being reported that Friday's "emergency mini-Budget" will feature a cut to Stamp Duty. Is this wise, and what impact might such a move have on the property market and on the wider UK economy?
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