Russian billionaire reportedly ‘ditched’ UK mansions before sanctions were imposed
A BBC investigation suggests that Alisher Usmanov's UK assets - including mansions in London and Surrey - "could be beyond the reach of UK sanctions. And the same could be true for other oligarchs."
ICIJ: Who helps Russian oligarchs secretly buy jets, yachts and other luxury playthings?
The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists is shining a light on a "small army" of private client advisors, brokers, accountants and lawyers that enable Russian oligarchs to "live large"…
UK sanctions more Russia-linked billionaires
Another batch of billionaires and alleged Putin-allies have been sanctioned by the UK - including the owner of one of north London's most impressive restoration projects.
Foreign Office warns of ‘Magnitsky-style sanctions’ on Chinese individuals
Sanctions against individuals following China's antics in Hong Kong could involve high-value property assets in the UK.
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‘Hundreds’ of luxury London flats set for sale after £2bn lender collapse
Around 250 property companies with assets across PCL now under administration.
Knight Frank names three new Proprietary Partners
Knightsbridge lettings head Arya Salari, capital markets specialist Eddie Thomas and lease advisory lead James Thistle step up.
Top brokers assess the Iran conflict’s effect on global prime property markets
Luxury property agents in London & Dubai report early shifts in buyer activity as geopolitical tensions escalate.
£10mn Notting Hill project offers chance to create ‘one of the area’s great homes’
Rare unmod Ladbroke Grove townhouse with communal garden access and basement planning comes to market.
Westminster to grant blanket retrofit consent for Eaton Square
Borough's first Listed Building Consent Order promises to allow 'retrofit at scale' on London's largest residential square.
FT: ‘We’re past the $200mn threshold’ – the rise of super-super prime property
'How much is mere showboating listing,' asks FT journalist Mark Ellwood - 'and how much higher can prices for single private properties actually be pushed?'
Ten Years On: Assessing the ‘profound effect’ of the second home stamp duty surcharge
'Almost overnight, the market tilted away from investors,' says Hamptons, 'meaning far fewer homes have been added to the rented sector' in the last decade.
Buyer secures Dubai’s third most expensive apartment
The big-ticket off-plan deal comes amid escalating regional tensions.
Savills buys major real estate investment bank Eastdil
The deal is one of the biggest in Savills' history.
London Square launches latest SW London scheme
Hot on the heels of projects in Battersea and Brook Green, the Aldar-owned firm has debuted a 123-home development in Wimbledon.
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Prime London prices post steepest fall since GFC as discounting deepens
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Luxury brokerage hires Savills associate director for country lettings push
Recent UK Sotheby’s International Realty recruit George Duff previously led Savills’ Cobham lettings operation.
MIPIM Debrief: A prime resi specialist’s key takeaways from Cannes in 2026
Design & project delivery boss Shona Patel reviews crucial trends from one of the world's leading real estate industry get-togethers - including some interesting insights about the luxury sector.
Strutt & Parker recruits familiar face to Fulham sales team
Tom Parsons has returned to Strutts, joining George Jackson-Stops's team in SW6.
Opinion: Winkworth boss Dominic Agace on why stamp duty should be abolished
Agency boss met Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride MP at the firm's Pimlico office this week to discuss the need for change.