Stamp duty receipts leap 23% as property values climb
18% more SDLT-liable £500k+ resi transactions went through in Q3 2017 compared to the previous year
Chinese demand for UK property bounces back as Stamp Duty pushes buyers to act now
"Anyone who can bring their transaction forward to 2020 from next year or even later is doing so," says property portal Juwai, against fears of higher Stamp Duty rates from 2021.
PCL prices turn up as the top-end accepts higher stamp duty
A 0.1% monthly increase in the average PCL property value is "the latest sign that price declines are bottoming out", says Knight Frank
Camden tops London’s property price inflation table, with 13.4% growth in 2017
"Confidence in London’s property market remains strong", says CBRE Residential's Chairman Mark Collins
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One Hyde Park residents win £35mn in building defects case
One Hyde Park Limited has declared a 'decisive victory' as construction firm found liable for remedial works.
Buyer sought for rare freehold resi development opp in Marylebone
Prestigious 27,000 sq ft block offered with consent for eight luxury apartments, including a standout penthouse.
Buying agency secures sizeable discount on Belgravia townhouse
Super-prime residence near The Berkeley was acquired off-market for just under £14mn, illustrating a wider market trend.
£270mn in sales secured at ‘repositioned’ Mayfair scheme
Charles Leigh's team says Q4's standout performance at 60 Curzon 'sends a strong positive signal' for the wider PCL market.
In Pictures: North London ‘masterpiece’ with separate cottage seeks £30mn
Exclusive: Listed by DDRE Global, this mansion on Avenue Road is one of the biggest super-prime instructions of the year so far.
Leading luxury brokerage expands in the Cotswolds
UK Sotheby's International Realty has bolstered its country house expertise with a brace of senior appointments.
Jo Eccles: Five emerging themes shaping the Prime Central London market in 2026
Buying activity started early this year, with turnkey homes still commanding significant premiums and low-credibility bids falling flat, reports top acquisition specialist.
US interiors firm debuts in UK with Battersea showhomes
'This collaboration isn’t just about interiors,' says property developer Marie-Julie Gheysens; 'it’s about narrative, artistry and the enduring power of female creativity.'
Football’s transfer frenzy boosts Savills’ lettings business
Record summer window resulted in the agency handling nearly 40 player relocations across the UK.
‘There are signs that price falls are bottoming out’: Two major agencies update Prime Central London forecasts
Cluttons and Strutt & Parker both believe the era of PCL price declines is ending.
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