Wary developers shun America’s ‘hot potato’ mansion portfolio in Hong Kong
"Many of Hong Kong’s biggest property tycoons are staying out of a keenly watched residential property sale by the US government to 'stay onside'," reports the South China Morning Post, "as the asset becomes a 'hot potato' amid worsening US-China relations."
Hong Kong mansion fetches nearly £73m
Another mega-deal confirmed at Wheelock's ultra-exclusive Mount Nicholson scheme, as an 8,000 square foot house achieves well over £9,000 psf
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US Government looks to offload an enclave of six super-prime mansions in Hong Kong
CBRE has been appointed to sell a portfolio of mansions in Hong Kong, valued at up to HK$5 billion.
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Hong Kong buyer drops £112m on pair of Mount Nicholson apartments; sets new Asia psf record
Big spender snaps up two ultra-prime units in one day at Wheelock & Nan Fung's top-end scheme on The Peak
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Notting Hill mansion vendor faces lawsuit over alleged moth ‘infestation’
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Boutique London property agency launches country house division
Harwood Advisory's new offering will focus solely on country acquisitions & specialise in the South West market.
Veteran agent joins Douglas & Gordon as a self-employed broker
Daren Haysom was formerly an Area Director with Foxtons.
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In Pictures: Paolo Moschino-designed mansion in St John’s Wood seeks £40k per week
Palatial 10,700 sq ft residence has been kitted out with an array of 'indulgent' amenities, including an Annabel's-esque private club room.
Rare West End development opp sold at auction
Freehold building in Fitzrovia came with planning for an eleven-storey replacement housing four new duplex apartments.
Prime London sales market ‘bursts into life’ with best October since 2013
LonRes reports 'substantial turnaround' as transactions jump 55% year-on-year, while a significant rise in under offer numbers bodes well for Q4.
Ex-Chestertons sales manager joins US-style brokerage
Harding Green adds to its expanding roster of self-employed agents across London.
Mark Wells: AI is the future of property search, so why are the major portals holding back?
Algorithms can easily improve the process of finding the perfect home, says the boss of off-market platform Invisible Homes, so why would the big players leave an open goal like this?
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In Pictures: Historic townhouse near Trafalgar Square seeks £10mn
Rare freehold on Craven Street, currently laid out as a one-bed, is 'a unique opportunity to create a masterpiece', say agents.
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Rightmove predicts 4% growth for asking prices in 2025
Bullish forecast comes despite a 'larger-than-normal seasonal slowdown in pricing as we head towards Christmas'.
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Ending non-dom tax breaks has cost £140mn in ‘lost’ Stamp Duty revenue, claims agency
Knight Frank believes speculation over tax changes caused a 'shortfall' of 142 high-value property sales since March, resulting in a 'theoretical loss' in revenue for HMRC.
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