Sales market sees strong start to the year, but ‘it’s important not to get carried away by the outlook for the rest of 2024’
Zoopla recorded a sharp increase in property sales and London buyer demand in the opening weeks of this year.
‘The sales market is strong,’ says Propertymark as new listings jump 29%
Monthly survey of UK estate agencies shows a bounce in market activity through August.
Sales market activity ‘continues to improve gradually’ – RICS
'Downward pressure on prices is diminishing,' says the RICS, as surveyors suggest property values will 'remain largely flat' through 2024.
Rightmove reports ‘tentatively promising’ new year start as buyer & seller activity jump
20% more sales were agreed in the opening week of this year than in the same period last year, while the traditional January asking price rise is more than double the 20-year average.
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Sale of historic SW London mansion is thought to rank among the most expensive ever recorded in the UK, and potentially globally.
Strutts bolsters Knightsbridge & Belgravia team with double hire
Heritage estate agency adds high-end specialists from Chestertons & Carter Jonas as PCL push continues.
Strutt & Parker refreshes brand as growth push gathers pace
140-year-old firm’s marketing overhaul aims to 'move the brand into a more premium space' amid ongoing hiring and broker push.
Opinion: Finchatton’s Andrew Dunn on London’s resilience in a changing world
The top-flight super-prime developer shares insights on demand, sentiment amid uncertainty, and what still drives HNW decision-making.
Behind closed doors: When big egos derail super-prime property deals
From hedge fund titans to media moguls, seasoned buying agent Saul Empson reflects on the real cost of bad behaviour.
Ant Yapi appointed at Holland Park Gate
The international contractor will deliver Phase Two of Lodha UK's super-prime project opposite the Design Museum.
UK Sotheby’s teams up with Sports World on big-ticket lettings
Tie-up results in ‘landmark’ transactions in Highgate and North Surrey.
Inside Foxtons: Sales reset, stress tests & the shift to recurring income
Estate agency reveals fresh detail on sales strategy, downside scenarios and senior pay in latest company filings.
In Pictures: ‘Extraordinary’ double chalet in Gstaad goes under the hammer
The 'exceptionally rare' property features two independent ski-in chalets with 'resort style' amenities.
Luxury Mayfair scheme chalks up deals as turnkey demand holds firm
Agents report ‘sustained appetite’ at Reuben Brothers development despite market headwinds.
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London property prices have climbed by an average of 1.3% a year over the last decade
Central London areas have significantly underperformed outer boroughs in price growth terms.
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From shifts in pricing and transaction levels to new-build activity, the OBR has released fresh forecasts for how the prime resi market could be affected by 2028's new annual levy.