Seasonal transaction slowdown slows down – HMRC
SDLT deadline drives ‘massive and unprecedented’ spike in UK transaction levels
March saw an extraordinary hike in transaction levels across the UK, according to the latest data from HMRC.
PCL transaction levels running at 35% below five-year average
In the first quarter of 2015, there were 35% fewer transactions across PCL than there were, on average, in the last five years, notes buying agency Turnbull Property.
Prime London’s top-end surges as vendor expectations cool
The average sale price in prime central London shot up by 27% to £4.
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High-end brokerage adds trio of PCL specialists
United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty bolsters London sales team with more senior hires.
Chestertons appoints new Mayfair Sales Director
Elliot Fensom has been given a flagship Prime Central London role after a spell as the estate agency's 'Roaming Sales Manager'.
Luxury housebuilder seeks financial support after ‘challenging year’
45-year-old firm specialises in delivering high-end family homes in London and the Home Counties.
Some leasehold reforms to be enacted ‘at pace’ next year, promises government
The 'two-year rule' will end in January, but the announcement of more consultations mean major changes to the leasehold system are still some way off.
Knight Frank trims house price forecasts for 2025
But Tom Bill's team has upgraded its outlook for prime London property price growth over the next five years.
Expert Views: Property industry insiders on the government’s latest leasehold reform plans
Lawyers & leasehold specialists weigh-in on a big update on leasehold reform - including that the 'two-year rule' for leasehold extensions ends in January
Contractor signed for super-prime St John’s Wood Barracks scheme
Multiplex is aiming to complete shell & core works at Sir George Iacobescu's St John’s Wood Square development by the end of 2026.
London Square signals high-end ambitions with debut PCL scheme
Aldar-owned property developer prepares to launch 'flagship' Westminster Tower project as part of new focus on luxury resi.
Beauchamp recruits St John’s Wood lettings manager from Savills
Ziad Hijazi is now handling prime & super-prime rentals in north London for Gary Hersham's boutique estate agency.
Storied Berkeley Square pied-à-terre seeks £6.5mn
Grand apartment building at No.48 has links to two British Prime Ministers.
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