Prime London buyer demand dips ahead of the Autumn Budget
'Keir Starmer’s promises to target wealth as a way of increasing funding for public services is likely a major reason for a decline in demand in London’s prime market,' suggest Benham and Reeves boss Marc von Grundherr.
Prime buyer demand ‘creeps up’ in London
Almost one in five Rightmove listings priced between £2mn and £10mn had found a buyer in Q2.
Election build-up puts prime property price growth ‘on pause’, but buyer demand ‘remains resilient’
'Despite the short odds on a change in government and continued market activity, the general election has resulted in a degree of caution' in the property market, says Savills.
Property market ‘marching ahead’ as buyer demand climbs – RICS
Surveyors report an 'improving outlook' for the housing market.
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Deal sealed on £35mn Scottish Borders estate
One of the biggest country sales of the year completed last week.
Fatemi & O’Brien named among Sotheby’s top global property brokers
PCL duo achieve top-tier status across brand's 26,100-strong worldwide real estate network.
Strutts continues high-level hiring spree in PCL
Toby Downes has returned to the 140-year-old property agency after holding senior positions with Savills, Redbook & Haringtons.
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Jamie Hope reveals how a bold pricing strategy on Glebe Place sparked a bidding frenzy and delivered 20% over asking - amid some of the toughest conditions in recent memory.
Luxury developer readying £110mn Belgrave Square ‘giga-mansion’ for market – report
The former HQ of the Royal College of Psychiatrists is being reworked into one of London's grandest private homes, measuring around 22,000 sq ft.
£24mn Notting Hill mansion changes hands in ‘landmark’ deal
Stucco-fronted Grade II-listed Allom masterpiece sells after more than 20 years in the same ownership.
Middle Eastern buyer splashes £10mn on penthouses at new Kensington scheme
Agents say it's the biggest off-plan sales deal in London this year.
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Super-prime developer marks construction milestone at £200mn Bishops Avenue scheme
Valouran's flagship North London project is now at full height, due to reach practical completion in 2027.
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LonRes has recorded a significant increase in the number of properties being withdrawn from the open sales market in recent weeks.