Reservation Agreement stands up in court as buyer who ‘withdrew unreasonably’ told to pay up
This is the first time Gazeal's agreements have been tested in the courts.
Billionaire brothers go to court over asset sharing letter
The Hinduja brothers are embroiled in a High Court case over a six year old letter which states that “assets held in any single brother's name belong to all four”.
High Court quashes Crime Agency’s super-prime Unexplained Wealth Orders
The NCA says it will appeal the decision, as it continues to go after Kazakh-owned luxury properties in Hampstead, Highgate and Chelsea.
‘A Dickensian legal process’: Why property deals take so long to complete
Propertymark data shows that, in March 2016, 78% of transactions progressed from offer acceptance to exchange of contracts within 12 weeks; in March 2024, the figure had slumped to just 29%.
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Agency seals trio of £20mn-plus sales in St John’s Wood as top-end buyers pounce
Savills reports £130mn pre-Budget transaction flurry in prestigious NW London neighbourhood - and predicts a busier-than-usual close to the year.
Project London doubles revenue & kicks off international expansion
High-end design studio founded by two former buying agents reports 'landmark' year & gears up to launch Dubai base.
Expanding brokerage signs super-prime Surrey specialist from Savills
Ben Hehir will be based between the firm's Cobham office & Mayfair HQ.
Relaunched luxury scheme leads resi revival in St James’s Park
Sales team reports renewed buyer interest at The Broadway as raft of redevelopments signal SW1 'renaissance'.
Property consultancy faces six-figure fine for unauthorised works on Grade I listed building
Court rules Knight Frank made alterations to an historic building in Bath without the necessary consents.
Prime Purchase adds new director in the Cotswolds
Savills-owned buying agency continues its recruitment drive, strengthening its country team with another established operator.
My Property Career: Quickfire Q&A with Chelsea Whelan
Recruitment guru Barry Collins chats with prime resi industry leaders & entrepreneurs, distilling decades of experience & career highlights into 60 seconds.
Prime Central London price declines to ‘bottom out’ early next year – JLL
UK house prices set for +20% growth in the next five years, predicts leading property consultancy.
PCL buying agency toasts £80mn of deals despite ‘testing’ market
Camilla Dell's Black Brick reveals its standout acquisitions of 2025, including a ‘landmark’ Georgian villa in Hampstead, a classic Marylebone townhouse, and a trophy Mayfair apartment
In Pictures: North London mansion offered for sale for first time in 25 years
The eight-bedroom home with a 1,000 sq ft drawing room has an 'exceptional sense of privacy & security', says Dexters
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High-value sales jump as Budget clarity brings ‘short-term relief’ in Prime London
£5mn-plus exchange volumes were 21% above the five-year norm last month, although PCL prices recorded their steepest annual fall since 2021.
London house prices to flatline until 2028 as prime markets ‘remain subdued’
Leading estate agency forecasts a property market 'power shift' as the capital's recovery is 'delayed' & regions significantly outperform.
Bentry lines up super-prime play in Hampstead after pre-Budget swoop
Investor-developer sees off strong competition to secure landmark Edwardian mansion for £16.4mn; plans to deliver around 50 top-end apartments as part of grand 'Sandringham-style' residence.
2025’s most viewed homes & most popular keyword searches: Zoopla’s Year in Review
Property portal heralds an 'optimistic end to the year' and predicts a busy start to 2026.
Legendary architect Frank Gehry dies, aged 96
His notable designs include the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, the Walt Disney Concert Hall, and Prospect Place at Battersea Power Station.