Spring Snapshot: How prime markets and developers are dealing with 2017
'The days of the up-market developer of single houses are over' warns one of London's top buying agents in a Spring round-up of prime property markets and developments
“New Normal” developers follow the money, not the story, to reach HNW buyers
Developers are talking a good game about attracting British buyers to their shiny new builds, but it's all puff: everyone knows that the real money is still overseas, says Charlie Ellingworth of Property…
Start-of-year super-prime sales bonanza for luxury London developer
"The Prime London residential market has bounced back significantly since the start of 2017" says Amazon Property as it reports sales of £50m+ in the first eight weeks of the year
Bridging the Gap: How The Thames’ three new bridges can change the prime map
Three new bridges across the Thames "can galvanise their north and south banks" says buying agency Garrington as St James's Riverlight development in Nine Elms welcomes its first residents.
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Off-market Notting Hill house sells close to £35mn guide
Luxury brokerage secures rare 9,000 sq ft lateral home for British buyer in ‘landmark’ deal.
International buyer lands six apartments at super-prime Mayfair scheme
Buying agent Ollie Marshall says multi-unit acquisition, with a combined asking price of £55mn, is a 'huge endorsement for London'.
Strutts bolsters Knightsbridge & Belgravia team with double hire
Heritage estate agency adds high-end specialists from Chestertons & Carter Jonas as PCL push continues.
LRG snaps up Chelsea agency Farrar & Co
Estate agency group adds longstanding RBKC independent to growing stable.
Chelsea estate reportedly trades in £270m-plus off-market deal
Sale of historic SW London mansion is thought to rank among the most expensive ever recorded in the UK, and potentially globally.
London house price growth set to climb to 7% a year by 2030
The capital's property market is likely to under-perform the rest of the UK in the short term - but CBRE says a 'chronic shortage of upcoming supply in London' means price growth is likely to accelerate…
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.
Luxury London homes in administration: What buyers, agents & investors need to know
With hundreds of high-end flats from Mayfair to Knightsbridge expected to hit the market following a major lender collapse, Tahmid Majeed looks at the legal realities of such sales.
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.
Bentry assembles consultants for ‘No.1 Hampstead’ apartment scheme
Stanhope Gate Architecture is drawing up fresh plans for the redevelopment of the Baroque-style Branch Hill House in North London.
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Chelsea estate reportedly trades in £270m-plus off-market deal
Sale of historic SW London mansion is thought to rank among the most expensive ever recorded in the UK, and potentially globally.
Savills in LA tie-up with top-end brokerage
‘Our clients are more global than ever before and expect a seamless service across residential markets worldwide,’ says Savills’ global residential head Victoria Garrett.
Spring bounce falters as new buyer numbers drop 11%
Initial impact of the Middle East conflict is becoming more obvious, says Knight Frank.
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.
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.