Savills profits slump as ‘obvious challenges’ hit global real estate activity
London-listed international real estate consultancy has seen pre-tax profits fall from £50.4mn in H1 2022 to just £6mn in H1 2023. But Prime Residential markets "have remained relatively buoyant".
Chestertons buys boutique Chelsea estate agency in third acquisition of the year
London estate agency's 'exciting acquisition programme' continues, with another well-established prime business joining Salah Mussa's firm.
New head for Savills Global Residential Development Consultancy
Rico Picenoni has stepped up to spearhead the global real estate firm's branded residential consultancy offering.
Interview: Lindsay Cuthill on launching a new estate agency & selling best-in-class country houses
In conversation with PrimeResi, the hugely-respected former head of Savills' Country House Department discusses his new venture, the business of estate agency, and the state of the luxury property market.
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Agency in £100mn super-prime deal flurry as UHNWIs secure ‘legacy’ properties
Top-end buyers have sensed the value on offer and are coming in with a long-term view, says Savills' PCL sales boss.
Knight Frank names North London super-prime sales lead
Agency says latest high-level appointment will help deliver a 'unified offering' in the £10mn-plus space across NW London.
‘We’ve taken the Georgian garden square and turned it vertical’: Super-prime developer aims high in St John’s Wood
Domvs London secures planning for rooftop 'sanctuaries' at luxury multi-unit enclave on Avenue Road.
Ex-Hamptons dealmaker launches ‘next-gen’ agency/tech venture
Mark Breffit's KnokKnok blends premium estate agency service with a social search app & platform - and debuts with branded breakfast cereal.
Over £50mn of homes sold at newly-launched Marylebone scheme
Development team reports early success at 215-unit project despite widespread market gloom.
Big-brand estate agency launches ‘unique & comprehensive’ interior design division
Hamptons says the joint venture, called hdesign, 'is a natural extension to our commitment to providing comprehensive property services.'
Jo Eccles: 80% of properties being sold for a loss – but not a steal
Price expectations have reset in Prime London, but buyers shouldn’t expect blood on the street, says agency boss.
Former WH Smith chief to lead expanding estate agency group
Kate Swann takes over from Lomond's founder, Stuart Pender.
Evolving expectations, earned experience & the long view: Guy Meacock on 20 years of prime property buying
The Prime Purchase director discusses two decades of property market shifts, understanding clients' mindsets - and the early-career lesson he never forgot.
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London property market more split than it has been since Brexit – Knight Frank
Agency flags significant divergence in prices and deal volumes between PCL and POL amid ‘summer of speculation.'
Interiors lead appointed at super-prime Pimlico scheme
'Landmark' One Bessborough Gardens project is transforming a former Government spy agency HQ overlooking the Thames.
Lettings market ‘has paused for breath’ as rents fall for the first time in five years
London rents have fallen by an average of -3% in the last year, says Hamptons, while the national average is down by a marginal -0.2%.
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Homes England names new CEO
Former prisons and justice chief to lead government housing body.