Price reductions climb to a record high
38% of 2024's concluded property listings had their asking price trimmed at least once - but estate agents are not to blame for over-pricing, argues data company.
Industry Reactions: October’s UK HPI suggests rising house price growth
The average UK house price increased by 3.2% in the last year, while London's average has remained nearly static.
‘2025 could be the beginning of the price turning point for the London market’ – Rightmove
Property portal predicts a buyers' market across the UK next year, with more transactions and 4% growth for asking prices.
Buyers bag price discounts as Stamp Duty hike looms
'The chance of a sale agreed in December reaching completion before next April [when Stamp Duty bills will go up] is now close to a coin flip,' warns Hamptons.
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OB Private boosts Mayfair team
Luxury agency's new hire, Joe Mason, brings experience from Savills’ flagship Knightsbridge and Sloane Street offices
Green light for new Finchatton apartment scheme in Knightsbridge
Super-prime developer to transform two historic townhouses just around the corner from Harrods; promises 'best product to date'.
Deal sealed on £18.75mn Holland Park townhouse
'When an exceptional house is correctly priced, demand can be strong,' reports agency.
Spain floats 100% property tax for non-EU buyers
Spanish Prime Minister unveils plan to tackle 'grave' housing crisis with huge tax hikes on overseas buyers.
Former UK SIR director & Knight Frank partner signs to Harding Green
Ryan Stokes spent a decade with Knight Frank before moving to UK Sotheby's International Realty.
London Square picks up prominent Ransome’s Wharf site opposite Chelsea Embankment
Property developer continues its dramatic run of prime London site acquisitions since becoming part of Aldar in late 2023.
Peak Luxury: Four Seasons penthouses to go on sale in Gstaad
Global hospitality firm appointed to manage 'iconic' property in glitzy Swiss ski resort.
In Pictures: A-list-approved Caribbean estate asks $39mn
'Legendary' villa at Amanyara in the Turks & Caicos Islands is the most expensive listing in the region right now.
In Pictures: Chelsea Waterfront’s Powerhouse reaches completion
Painstaking 15-year project has transformed a century-old SW London landmark into a striking new luxury apartment scheme.
Investec backs Wentworth Estate super-home project
£11.5mn loan tees up latest endeavour by luxury developer Applegate Homes.
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Luxury brokerage drafts trio of seasoned Central London agents from Savills
Mayfair-based property firm confirms more high-profile signings & trails its 'next phase of growth'.
‘For those who can filter out the noise of recent weeks, it’s actually a smart time to buy’: Opportunity knocks in ‘good value’ country markets
Those able to hold their nerve could capitalise on the current mood of uncertainty & high levels of quality stock, says agency.
In Pictures: Chalegrove completes 48-storey Canary Wharf apartment tower
The Make-designed One Thames Quay - now two-thirds sold - has been kitted out with a private bowling alley, bouldering wall & 'sky gym'.
One dollar millionaire leaving the UK ‘every 45 minutes’
Government under more pressure to rethink non-dom crackdown as research reveals scale of HNW 'exodus'.
Some new sellers ‘may have been too optimistic on their initial pricing’ – Rightmove
Property portal reports significant January jumps for both new sales listings & asking prices.