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The housing and mortgage markets are likely to carry on getting busier in 2014, according to the latest forecasts from the Council of Mortgage Lenders, but the CML "sees an unbridled housing boom as…
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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.
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'.
Knight Frank in fresh New York push with luxury brokerage tie-up
Big-brand property consultancy declares a 'major milestone' for the business as it signs a new partnership in the Big Apple.
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.
‘Truly best-in-class’ Eaton Place trophy seeks £37.95mn
Agents are billing this Belgravia behemoth as the 'pinnacle of London luxury living'.
Forbes Global Properties launches UK brokerage with boutique PCL agency tie-up
Prime London stalwart Martin Bikhit to lead new venture targeting £10mn-plus homes.
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Ranked: Britain’s top 10 prime & super-prime property agencies by market share
Savills leads for £1mn+ listings, but is just pipped by Knight Frank in the super-prime arena, according to a specialist marketing firm's analysis.
Battersea tower decision ‘extremely disappointing’, says developer
Appeal dismissed over controversial Farrells-designed scheme beside Battersea Bridge; Rockwell laments rejection of ‘great addition to London’s skyline’.
Rightmove reports ‘surprisingly strong market confidence’ as new asking prices climb
Yet a third of existing listings have had their asking price reduced, as supply runs at an 11-year high.
Monday Market Review: Key figures & findings from the last seven days
Your essential five-minute briefing, featuring data, forecasts and analysis from JLL, Knight Frank, Hamptons, UK Sotheby's International Realty, Winkworth, Savills, RICS & more...