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PCL deal numbers sink to a paltry 70 per week
Transaction volumes in the most expensive postcodes are now running at below the levels seen during the Global Financial Crisis, according to LCP; investment firm predicts further branch closures as estate agencies struggle to survive
PCL’s property sales slump ‘may reverse in coming months’
Knight Frank highlights the possibility of an imminent property sales surge in prime London, as pent-up demand continues to build.
Prime Central London transaction numbers hit a record low, claims new property index
London Central Portfolio launches a new property index; reports that England & Wales has just seen the biggest quarterly fall in property prices since the global financial crisis
PCL prices fail to stabilise; volumes continue to slide
Prime Central London transaction levels are now almost 50% lower than they were five years ago, reports Strutt & Parker, while prices ended 2018 at the lower end of the forecast;
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Big-brand luxury property brokerage launches ‘flagship’ West London office
UK Sotheby’s International Realty has opened a fifth branch in the capital, setting up shop with a strong team on Kensington Church Street.
£50mn trio of trophy apartments sold at 9 Millbank
Series of super-prime sales at the landmark St Edward scheme marks a 'significant milestone' for Westminster's property market, says agency.
Turning the page: Why it’s time to exit the ‘Wexit’ echo chamber
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‘Britain’s most daring property developer’ to race in 14,500km motor rally
John Caudwell has been inspired by the links between the famous Peking to Paris Rally and his £300mn resi project on the French Riviera.
Former Berkeley Group sales boss joins Harding Green
Radhika Bedford previously ran sales for Berkeley's St George brand in North London.
Historic Chelsea gem with artistic pedigree hits the market at £9mn
Buyer sought for 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' between the King's Road and Fulham Road.
New boutique agency eyes SW London expansion
Beaufort Green was launched last year by former Dexters sales director Charlie Ince-Green.
Mayfair resident ordered to undo unlawful basement works at historic townhouse
'Those who ignore planning rules will be held accountable,' Westminster officials warn.
Imposing Berkshire school site pitched for sale with resi potential
'Opportunities of this scale and heritage rarely come to market,' says Knight Frank.
Tribunal rules on high stakes CGT case over super-prime Chelsea mansion
The Finchatton-built home sold for more than £27mn in 2015.
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