Market sentiment has moved from one of cautious optimism to outright positivity – Strutt & Parker
'To think that this activity continues in the midst of a global pandemic is completely astounding', says the national agency, retaining its previous prediction of 5% best-case scenario growth in 2021.
Market hits a hurdle as agents ‘run out of houses to sell’
The lack of properties coming on ‘has the potential to jeopardise or temporarily cause a slow-down in the market’, says TwentyCi, as stock levels sink to an all-time low.
April 2021 ‘may well mark the bottom of the prime London housing market’
The capital’s prime housing market has proven ‘remarkably resilient’, reports LonRes, and demand is expected to increase as the capital reawakens...
PCL house market ‘renaissance’ as £5m-plus sales soar
New data shows a 140% leap in PCL house sales above £5m during the first four months of 2021, as the time taken to sell falls by 15%.
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High-end brokerage adds trio of PCL specialists
United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty bolsters London sales team with more senior hires.
Some leasehold reforms to be enacted ‘at pace’ next year, promises government
The 'two-year rule' will end in January, but the announcement of more consultations mean major changes to the leasehold system are still some way off.
Knight Frank trims house price forecasts for 2025
But Tom Bill's team has upgraded its outlook for prime London property price growth over the next five years.
Wealth industry awards recognise top HNW advisors
UK Sotheby’s International Realty picked up the Grand Prix 'Private Client Firm of the Year' at the 2024 Spear's Awards, while Becky Fatemi was named Property Broker of the Year.
Luxury housebuilder seeks financial support after ‘challenging year’
45-year-old firm specialises in delivering high-end family homes in London and the Home Counties.
In Pictures: Manchester’s ‘most expensive completed penthouse’ seeks £3.5mn
'Our Viadux penthouses bring to Manchester’s prime city centre a level of quality and sophistication that’s usually only seen in London,' says Salboy chief Simon Ismail.
Expert Views: Property industry insiders on the government’s latest leasehold reform plans
Lawyers & leasehold specialists weigh-in on a big update on leasehold reform - including that the 'two-year rule' for leasehold extensions ends in January
In Pictures: Design studio completes ‘spectacular’ Nine Elms penthouse project
1508 London delivers a lesson in 'soft minimalism' with this ethereal creation for an international client.
Chestertons appoints new Mayfair Sales Director
Elliot Fensom has been given a flagship Prime Central London role after a spell as the estate agency's 'Roaming Sales Manager'.
Storied Berkeley Square pied-à-terre seeks £6.5mn
Grand apartment building at No.48 has links to two British Prime Ministers.
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Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 47, 2024
PrimeResi's weekly market sit-rep, featuring the latest sales and lettings data from LonRes.