New York trumps London in city wealth rankings
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Very first photographs of London go on show
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Mega Digs: Exploring London’s elite ‘basement belt’
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Knight Frank rolls out new commission and pay structures
‘Significant evolution’ across estate agency business includes new performance incentives, as 130-year-old firm looks to 'provide visibility over earning potential'.
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Trio of agents appointed to lead sales at REDD’s One Palace Green
Super-prime resi scheme overlooking Kensington Palace Gardens is set to complete this summer, delivering a collection of top-end apartments priced from £15mn.
St John’s Wood Square marches towards launch, hitting major construction milestone
The former barracks site in NW London is being transformed into a 120-home super-prime scheme by a team led by Sir George Iacobescu.
Knight Frank doubles down on super-prime lettings amid ‘surging’ top-end demand
Agency appoints new Co-Head of Super Prime Lettings for PCL as globally mobile UHNWIs continue to drive activity above £5,000 per week.
Rich List 2026: Britain’s 50 wealthiest property tycoons
Annual rundown of Britain’s richest families and individuals puts combined wealth at £784bn - up slightly on last year - but shows more UHNWIs are now based overseas.
Deal sealed on £20.5mn duplex at Knightsbridge Gate
Buyers returned to the heritage-led boutique development after looking at competing super-prime projects across Prime Central London.
Top-end brokerage tests auction route with Grosvenor Square penthouse
Mayfair duplex once asking £22mn returns with an £11.5mn opening bid via a rarely used super-prime sales process.
After Starmer: Becky Fatemi on the property stakes in Labour’s leadership contest
The UK does not need to be the lowest-tax country to attract wealth, but it does need to feel steady, warns luxury brokerage chief as buyers & sellers brace for renewed uncertainty.
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‘Truly best-in-class’ Eaton Place trophy seeks £37.95mn
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