Main image: Number of property transactions 2016 & 2017 (Land Registry)
Regional estate agencies post resilient results
Arun and Hunters post annual results after a "challenging" year in the sales market
Knight Frank trumpets record results in regional hubs; plots big expansion for the regional Resi Development business
“Regional property and development is going to drive the UK’s post-Covid-19 recovery over the coming years," says Knight Frank, as the firm reveals plans to grow its regional Residential Development…
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Rightmove profits jump as estate agencies spend over £1,000 per month on advertising
The property portal's average monthly revenue per advertiser (ARPA) increased from £922 in 2017 to £1,005 in 2018, while the number of member branches has 'remained stable'.
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Humberts reports positive results from its ‘holistic’ take on estate agency
Nine months after buying venerable estate agency brand Humberts out of administration, the new owner expects 2019 to be the firm's 'best year yet'.
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Major London estate agency accused of ‘a culture of sexual harassment, antisemitism, racism & bullying’
'Any matters of sexual harassment or misconduct are taken extremely seriously, thoroughly investigated and in no way tolerated,' says Foxtons in response to a Bloomberg investigation.
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One Hyde Park residents sue over alleged defects
Corroded pipes could cost £35mn to repair, suggest lawyers for super-prime Knightsbridge home-owners.
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Agency seals string of big-ticket deals in SW London
Resale records fall in Barnes & Wimbledon as a new generation of wealthy buyers seeks out London village living.
Hamptons installs new Kensington sales boss
Former Sotheby's director to lead agency's high-profile operation in W8.
In Pictures: ‘Iconic’ Kensington penthouse seeks buyer
'Garden in the sky' was created in the early 1960s & sits at almost the highest point in the Royal Borough.
Property Listenings: Three real estate podcasts to hear this month
Catch up on fascinating conversations with industry insiders in PrimeResi's new regular round-up.
International buyer picks up £15mn Mayfair townhouse
Knight Frank's Mayfair & Private Office teams collaborate on sale of 'exceptional' property near Hyde Park.
25 Years On: How the super-prime lettings landscape has changed since the turn of the millennium
Today's top-end tenants are a lot more footloose & want the comfort of five-star hotel living, explains Amelia Greene.
Key launches, challenges & trends in London’s new homes market
Sales are proving strongest for build-complete homes, and nearly a third of developers are expecting stronger reservation volumes in 2025, reports Anna Ward.
By Anna Ward
Foxtons responds to Bloomberg allegations
'Much progress has been made already,' says the high-profile London estate agency in response to recent criticism of its workplace culture, but 'we understand that more can always be done and we will be…
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Regal lodges fresh plans for prominent Avenue Road site
Developer proposes 237 new homes at the long-vacant 100 Avenue Road.
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RICS installs temporary President
Nick Maclean takes over as Justin Sullivan faces a regulatory review into his involvement as an expert witness in a legal dispute over a 'moth-infested' London mansion.
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Rental price growth eases to 3.5-year low
'We expect demand for rented homes to continue to exceed available supply in 2025,' warns Zoopla.
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Grand Registry: Surveying last month’s biggest registered deals
£24mn whopper goes through in Notting Hill, as the largest transaction lodged with the Land Registry so far this year.