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Knight Frank names fastest-selling new-build scheme of 2022 so far
Over 80% of the 133 units at Chelsea Botanica were snapped up in the first week of sales, reports the agency.
London’s super-prime rental renaissance: Why renting has become a ‘cool’ choice for the wealthy
“There has been a shift in the perception of renting in the last few years,” says Isabella Birch Reynardson, head of super-prime lettings at Savills, as she explains why tenant demand is likely to…
Northacre completes The Broadway, heralding ‘a new chapter’ for the luxury property developer
As luxury property developer Northacre Properties moves in "a new strategic direction", completion of the landmark super-prime reinvention of the former Metropolitan Police HQ site in SW1 marks "an exciting…
Interview: Mark Wells of Invisible Homes on building a buzz around quiet marketing
PrimeResi meets the boss of off-market platform Invisible Homes, which is ‘supercharging’ quiet marketing for estate agencies across London…
In Pictures: Inside David Gilmour & Polly Samson’s ‘exquisite seaside palace’, on the market for £15mn
The Pink Floyd guitarist and vocalist & his novelist wife are selling up in East Sussex.
Behind the Schemes: How an indoor/outdoor transformation ‘unlocked the true potential’ of a grand Belgravia townhouse
Inside the super-prime reinvention of a dilapidated Georgian gem, which had previously lain untouched for three decades…
Ranked: The world’s most liveable cities in 2022, as standards ‘return to pre-pandemic heights’
The world is getting back to something like its pre-Covid self, according to researchers at the Economist Intelligence Unit.
‘The best of his generation’: Savills pays tribute to the late David Forbes, founder & chair of the Private Office
Prime property industry titan David Forbes has passed away following a battle with cancer. He "was a consummate deal maker to the end and, arguably, the best of his generation," says his team at Savills.
Knight Frank’s head of resi on the markets to watch in H2
After a frantic first half, Tim Hyatt reviews the state of play in the prime sales, lettings and new homes markets - and looks at how the next six months could unfold…
In Pictures: GII teams up with Marriott to launch The Lucan in Chelsea
The transformation of the old Chelsea Police Station by Gulf Islamic Investments is Marriott's first Autograph Collection Residence, creating 31 apartments managed by the luxury hotelier.
Green Shift: Why a home’s sustainability credentials will soon be a deal-breaker
There is a clear shift towards more eco-conscious house-hunting, reports Rightmove - but high costs and confusion are thwarting many people's desire to improve their home's energy efficiency.
Six ways to improve housing taxation around the world
“There is significant scope for countries to improve the design and functioning of housing taxes,” declares the OECD, as it advises high-income economies including the UK to cut residential transaction…