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Luxury property values soar by a fifth on the French Riviera as international buyers return
Large oceanfront villas are now commanding an average value of over £20mn, higher than an equivalent residence in London’s St John’s Wood or a townhouse in Mayfair, as more UHNWIs opt for sunny wealth…
Top-end buyers downsize in London as Dubai, Miami & French Riviera woo world’s wealthiest
Competition from other wealth centres, concerns about a Labour government & taxation worries have led billionaires to spend less & buy smaller homes in PCL this year, reports Beauchamp Estates.
Labour’s First 100 Days: Prime resi leaders share their policy priorities for the new government
Property industry insiders reveal what they would do if they were in charge, from cracking on with planning reform and cutting Stamp Duty to clearing up the Building Safety Act.
There is a sense that the summer slowdown has come a little early – LonRes
Latest Prime London data shows activity slowed in the lead-up to the General Election, while the annual rate of price growth dropped to -4.5%
Dwindling supply meets robust demand: Rupert des Forges on PCL’s luxury property squeeze
Those looking to secure a best-in-class new-build in the coming years will need to take an opportunistic yet strategic buying approach, writes Knight Frank's head of PCL developments.
Behind the Schemes: ‘Breathing new life’ into a Grade I Nash townhouse
Marek Wojciechowski Architects takes us through a reworking of the former home of science fiction novelist H.G. Wells, the firm's tenth project in Regent's Park.
The first 100 days: Oona Collins’ seven action points for a new leader
As Keir Starmer gears up to make his first moves as PM, top executive coach Oona Collins explains how leaders in the property sector can successfully navigate the early days of a new role.
‘Best-in-class’ freehold resi block in Knightsbridge offered for £28mn
The three townhouses and three mews buildings are currently arranged as 15 lateral apartments.
High-profile ex-Savills agent looks to shake up UK’s luxury homes market
Trevor Kearney launches US-style brokerage promising to 'rip up the rule book' on traditional commission agreements for top agency talent.
Ten standout London property sales from the first half of 2024
From a former embassy in Mayfair to a modernist super-home in Kensington, some extraordinary properties changed hands in H1 as HNW buyers shook off the pre-election jitters...
Starmer’s Cabinet: Who’s in charge of the economy & housing market?
Keir Starmer, Rachel Reeves, Angela Rayner & Matthew Pennycook have a lot to do.
Election 2024: Property industry reactions to the election of a Labour government
Featuring commentary & insights from: Dominic Agace, Guy Gittins, Tim Hyatt, Trevor Kearney, Camilla Dell, Marcus Dixon, Lisa Simon, Becky Fatemi, Nicholas Gray, Will Watson, Geoff Wilford & more