Most surveyors expect house prices to dip in the coming months – RICS
'The optimism seen earlier in the year has largely faded,' says the RICS, as resi market activity slows.
House prices keep climbing as ONS reworks UK HPI
The Office for National Statistics has updated the methodology behind official UK house price data, resulting in lower inflation readings.
Industry Reactions: Average house prices continued to climb in May
London was the only region to see property values fall in May, according to the latest UK HPI.
Buyer demand dips but surveyors remain upbeat – RICS
Growth in buyer demand has 'lost a bit of momentum', says the RICS - but most property agents expect things to pick up later in the year.
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Chelsea estate reportedly trades in £270m-plus off-market deal
Sale of historic SW London mansion is thought to rank among the most expensive ever recorded in the UK, and potentially globally.
Harrods Estates to shutter operations after 130 years
High-profile luxury agency, founded in 1897 and a fixture of the Prime Central London market, has closed its Knightsbridge office and is no longer accepting new enquiries.
Strutt & Parker refreshes brand as growth push gathers pace
140-year-old firm’s marketing overhaul aims to 'move the brand into a more premium space' amid ongoing hiring and broker push.
UK Sotheby’s teams up with Sports World on big-ticket lettings
Tie-up results in ‘landmark’ transactions in Highgate and North Surrey.
Behind closed doors: When big egos derail super-prime property deals
From hedge fund titans to media moguls, seasoned buying agent Saul Empson reflects on the real cost of bad behaviour.
Luxury Mayfair scheme chalks up deals as turnkey demand holds firm
Agents report ‘sustained appetite’ at Reuben Brothers development despite market headwinds.
Savills in LA tie-up with top-end brokerage
‘Our clients are more global than ever before and expect a seamless service across residential markets worldwide,’ says Savills’ global residential head Victoria Garrett.
Six ways the new High Value Council Tax Surcharge could change the luxury property market
From shifts in pricing and transaction levels to new-build activity, the OBR has released fresh forecasts for how the prime resi market could be affected by 2028's new annual levy.
Opinion: Why London remains the natural home for global trophy buyers
Demand is returning to north London’s top-tier enclaves as Middle East tensions rise and pricing resets, reports agency boss Trevor Abrahmsohn.
Allsop recruits former Savills director to lead new planning department
'We are pressing on with our strategy of growth in complementary business areas,' says property consultancy boss.
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