London was the only prime world city to see rents fall in 2012
Knight Frank's Prime Global Rental Index rose by 1.6% in the final quarter of 2012, taking the annual increase to 5.1% and putting the index 20% above its post-financial crisis low in Q2 2009
By Prime Resi
Q2 Review: Prime London’s rental market recovers from the post-referendum dip
The prime London rental market has not escaped the uncertainty which has gripped the UK economy and housing market in recent months, says LonRes in its comprehensive review of the last three months.
By Prime Resi
Mapped: Prime London property markets in the year to June
It's a patchy picture across prime London's sales and rental markets, with headline numbers disguising some significant differences between local areas.
By Prime Resi
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Cluttons poaches Knight Frank star to head prime resi team
Laura Dam Villena will be leading the 'strategic vision' for Cluttons’ network of PCL branches, as venerable agency eyes an expansion in the sector.
£11mn Mayfair townhouse snapped up in ‘ultra-fast’ deal
Former residence of Countess Raine Spencer on Farm Street sold within three days of listing, following a 'wave of enquiries from around the world'.
In Pictures: Cipriani Residences Miami’s London launch party
Mast Capital showcased its latest luxury branded residential project to Mayfair's deal-makers & glitterati last week.
By PrimeResi
Rare new-build townhouse hits the market in Chelsea
Double-fronted project by boutique developer Wilben is the first new house on Gertrude Street for over 170 years.
Chancellor set to leave CGT rates for second homes ‘untouched’
New leaks from Downing Street suggest Rachel Reeves is planning to leave Capital Gains Tax on property sales unchanged, while increasing rates on other asset sales by 'several percentage points'.
By PrimeResi
Interview: Hamptons’ Craig Tonkin on positioning a heritage estate agency for success in today’s PCL property market
'Unlike a number of other agents we don’t feel threatened by the emerging ‘broker model’, indeed we see huge opportunity to evolve with it'
RE Confidential: On maintaining privacy in prime property deals
Lawyer Hugh Wigzell explains how high-profile clients can protect themselves before, during & after a significant purchase.
By Hugh Wigzell
‘Promising signs’ for Prime London’s property market as under offers jump by 22%
Buyers have remained active despite ongoing challenges and a strong pipeline of sales is building, reports LonRes.
Ranked: London parks with the highest house price premiums
Today's buyers are placing much more value on proximity to green spaces, reports Savills.
The Crown Estate ‘reshapes’ property teams
Hannah Milne & Kristy Lansdown step up as Simon Harding-Roots steps down.
By PrimeResi
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The founder of long-standing boutique property firm Obbard provides an overview of the prime London market, highlighting ten key trends as we approach the close of a "pivotal year".
By Hugh Obbard
Investor confidence in the London property market dwindles
A new survey scored the UK capital just 5.5 out of 10 for property investment prospects.
By PrimeResi