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Prime country house prices rise at fastest rate in over three years
Prime country house prices rise for first time in two years
The first uplift in country house prices since 2011 has been recorded by Knight Frank's Prime Country House Index, although values remain roughly around 2004's levels and performance has depended greatly…
Country house prices see biggest rise in over three years
The average price of a prime country house in the UK climbed by 1.4% in the final quarter of 2013, according to Knight Frank, taking the annual rise to 3.1%.
Have we fallen out of love with the prime country house?
Clients selling a 3,500 square foot Kensington townhouse could almost afford to buy two Georgian rectories at the moment, but there remains a reluctance for many to make that move out to the country, says Haringtons'…
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Buying agency Black Brick boosts team with trio of hires
Former Prime Purchase director Alex Oliver is among three new additions to the firm’s London-based operation.
Park Lord brings in ex-JLL & Foxtons duo
Sebastian Born and Alexi Earl join Joshua Marks' Mayfair-based brokerage.
Savills shifts £180mn of super-prime new-builds in Q1
Run of deals, including a number above £30mn, 'confirms London’s enduring appeal among UHNWIs', the agency said.
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.
Nobu plots first rural retreat with branded residences in Rutland
Luxury hospitality brand teams up with 185-acre English country estate for hotel, members club and residential concept.
The London Broker signs high-profile ex-Sotheby’s director
Lee Koffman joins expanding platform after more than 30 years in prime London agency, becoming TLB’s first broker hire since Harding Green deal.
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.
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Expanding law firm brings in new director to boost PCL offering
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Grade I Belgravia mansion goes for £35mn
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