PCL sales & lettings market snapshot: An emerging supply/demand imbalance, and a ‘fundamental reset’
The Prime Central London lettings market has undergone a "fundamental reset" over the last year, says Knight Frank, while an emerging supply/demand imbalance is buoying sales values.
Prime London Market Snapshot: Rents roar while sales ‘return to normal conditions one step at a time’
"There has never been a busier lettings market at any time over the last 20 years," says Knight Frank's head of prime lettings, David Mumby.
‘Ominous’ signs for the lettings market as the ‘never-ending Brexit saga’ curbs sales – RICS
There's a "consistent imbalance" between tenant demand and rental supply, warn surveyors, while Brexit-based uncertainty is continuing to thwart activity in the sales market
‘Sales market momentum will fade further in coming months,’ warns the RICS
Housing market activity continues to rise but momentum is easing, according to the latest survey of Chartered Surveyors.
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Grade I Belgravia mansion goes for £35mn
Biggest house deal officially filed so far this year revealed.
Knight Frank launches new investor advisory offering as buy-to-let landscape shifts
Agency hosts panel discussion to debut new team, with discussions focusing on landlord caution, regulatory pressure - and where investors are still finding opportunities.
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.
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.
London Square gathers top design names for Milan debrief at new Mayfair HQ
The Aldar-owned developer has ramped up its presence in PCL with a luxurious new Bruton Place base.
Big-ticket London home sales slide by over a third as caution returns
Latest data: Savills says wealthy buyers are retreating towards the capital’s traditional golden postcodes, with geopolitical jitters weighing on activity.
Expanding law firm brings in new director to boost PCL offering
Increasing legal complexity and buyer caution mean transactions are getting harder to close, says Leadenhall Law Group.
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.
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.
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.
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