SDLT receipts slide 13.8% as transactions tank
Latest quarterly stamp duty stats, revealing a drop of almost a third of a billion pounds compared with the same period last year, "must represent a concerning picture for the Exchequer", says LCP
Five years on: How 2016’s tax changes have shrunk the buy-to-let market
“The tax changes introduced from 2016 onwards have undoubtedly taken the heat out of the buy-to-let market," argues Hamptons' research chief Aneisha Beveridge.
Property markets to ‘remain stable’ in 2020, but prime buyers are ‘becoming less compromising’
Estate agency Jackson-Stops shares its predictions for country property markets next year
Stamp duty receipts up on Q2 but down on last year as Hammond ‘misses a trick’
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Super-prime resi scheme overlooking Kensington Palace Gardens is set to complete this summer, delivering a collection of top-end apartments priced from £15mn.
St John’s Wood Square marches towards launch, hitting major construction milestone
The former barracks site in NW London is being transformed into a 120-home super-prime scheme by a team led by Sir George Iacobescu.
Knight Frank doubles down on super-prime lettings amid ‘surging’ top-end demand
Agency appoints new Co-Head of Super Prime Lettings for PCL as globally mobile UHNWIs continue to drive activity above £5,000 per week.
Knight Frank in fresh New York push with luxury brokerage tie-up
Big-brand property consultancy declares a 'major milestone' for the business as it signs a new partnership in the Big Apple.
Deal sealed on £20.5mn duplex at Knightsbridge Gate
Buyers returned to the heritage-led boutique development after looking at competing super-prime projects across Prime Central London.
London Square gathers top design names for Milan debrief at new Mayfair HQ
The Aldar-owned developer has ramped up its presence in PCL with a luxurious new Bruton Place base.
Top-end brokerage tests auction route with Grosvenor Square penthouse
Mayfair duplex once asking £22mn returns with an £11.5mn opening bid via a rarely used super-prime sales process.
Forbes Global Properties launches UK brokerage with boutique PCL agency tie-up
Prime London stalwart Martin Bikhit to lead new venture targeting £10mn-plus homes.
‘Truly best-in-class’ Eaton Place trophy seeks £37.95mn
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