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Prime country buyers make their move as further rate rises loom
The number of offers accepted outside of London hit its highest level for 20 weeks in the seven days after the mini-budget last month.
London’s super-prime sales pipeline surges as wealthy buyers return from the USA & Middle East
A busy summer of high-end dealmaking points to a strong sales season through to November at least.
Prime London buyers securing the biggest discounts in Mayfair & St James’s
The average reduction from the original asking price is at nearly 8% in PCL’s most expensive postcodes, according to new analysis
Buyers splashed nearly £500m on top-end country estates last year
Sales in the 10m+/100-acre category hit their highest level in a decade in 2021, with domestic buyers dominating proceedings
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Big-brand super-prime brokerage names new MD; reveals bumper H1 results
United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty says it racked up nearly £600mn in sales during the first half of 2025.
Knight Frank names North London super-prime sales lead
Agency says latest high-level appointment will help deliver a 'unified offering' in the £10mn-plus space across NW London.
Hamptons launches ‘unique & comprehensive’ interior design division
Venerable estate agency says the joint venture, called hdesign, 'is a natural extension to our commitment to providing comprehensive property services.'
Evolving expectations, earned experience & the long view: Guy Meacock on 20 years of prime property buying
The Prime Purchase director discusses two decades of property market shifts, understanding clients' mindsets - and the early-career lesson he never forgot.
Chelsea landlord flags significant rental price growth & demographic shifts
'It is apparent that we are losing longer-term residents as a result of changing legislation,' warns Martin's Properties.
Interiors lead appointed at super-prime Pimlico scheme
'Landmark' One Bessborough Gardens project is transforming a former Government spy agency HQ overlooking the Thames.
London property market more split than it has been since Brexit – Knight Frank
Agency flags significant divergence in prices and deal volumes between PCL and POL amid ‘summer of speculation.'
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Industry Reactions: Bank of England cuts base rate to 4%
Buying agents, estate agents, property portals & mortgage brokers weigh-in on the central bank's latest decision.
From Legacy to Resonance: Michele Galli on the next chapter for branded residences
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On the market for £12.5mn, the home on Chelsea Park Gardens 'has the potential to fetch £25,000 per week on a short let,' says Dexters.
Irish developer Ronan ‘exploring a return to London’ following landmark Dublin deal
Johnny Ronan's Ronan Group - which once had grand plans for Battersea Power Station - is 'actively pursuing opportunities as it charts a course back into the UK market'.
John McAslan + Partners to open ‘creative hub’ in Riyadh
Big-name architecture studio announces expansion plans following ‘exceptional’ year.
Treasury eyes Autumn IHT & CGT hikes
Reports suggest the government 'is trying to work out how it can tap into the vast wave of wealth that will be transferred from baby boomers when they die.'