New consultation pitches five options to cap ground rents for existing leaseholders
Michael Gove wants opinions on how best to change the ground rent system 'so leaseholders are not exploited any longer and can take back control of their own destiny.'
Government revamps move to phase out ‘feudal’ leasehold regime
Michael Gove's new Leasehold Bill could mean all new houses must be sold as freeholds.
Government reins-in plan to abolish leasehold
Michael Gove said earlier this year that the 'feudal' leasehold system 'needs to go' - but a complete overhaul now looks unlikely.
‘Commonhold Council’ created to promote property ownership reforms
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has described the push towards Commonhold as part of "the biggest reforms to English property law for 40 years."
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Blockbuster debut for Native Land’s Opus as sales top £100mn
Developer reports strong early take-up at luxury South Bank tower, as five-star lifestyle offering hits the right note with wealthy buyers.
Deal sealed on landmark Georgian mansion in West London
The Grade I listed Walpole House on Chiswick Mall was asking £12mn and sparked competitive bidding.
Knight Frank promotes 170
Agency names 31 new Partners and 58 Associates across its UK business.
£15mn price tag for turnkey Mayfair townhouse with Omani royal provenance
Former private family office HQ on Chesterfield Hill has been transformed into one of the finest homes in the area, say agents.
Boutique agency founder moves to top-end brokerage
Moveli signs up another well-known PCL operator as platform expands its coverage across the UK.
400 agents join new members-only prime property network
Former Black Brick partner's venture has attracted key London players since launching last year.
Knight Frank relocates flagship Mayfair office
New location on South Audley Street places team ‘at the centre of one of the most significant prime and super-prime markets in London’, says high-profile agency.
In Pictures: ‘One of the grandest townhouses in Marylebone’ seeks £18.5mn
Happenings at Harley House are believed to have directly inspired a Charles Dickens novel.
Veteran agency boss shares 11-step formula for closing a mega-deal
Glentree's Trevor Abrahmsohn says his 'tried & tested' technique has helped bring home multiple transactions ranging up to £100mn.
Two-thirds of buyers offer under asking price, but only 4% of homes sell at a discount
'Buyers could be negotiating harder, although not all sellers are willing to budge,' says Barclays Bank.
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Reuben Brothers brings in boutique agency for One Carrington sales push
Luxury specialist OB Private joins the teamsheet at newly completed apartment scheme in Mayfair's midst.
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It depends on which data you look at, and caveats apply.
John D Wood expands country house lettings team in the Cotswolds
Naomi Hazell has moved from Carter Jonas.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 24, 2025
The market has been moving slowly since April, with last week's tally of agreed sales some 44% lower than a year ago.