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The gap between people moving home and people extending or improving is at its widest point in recent history, says Savills.

'Prime residential property has pulled away from the broader housing sector' in many global markets, says Knight Frank, but the UK capital has dropped to 93rd place on the firm's annual PIRI 100 index.

Knight Frank's latest Prime International Residential Index illustrates how the  spending power of US$1mn has contracted in many luxury markets over the last five years.

Eight big themes, six key takeaways & a digest of super-rich numbers from Knight Frank's flagship research offering.

Lucian Cook rates & ranks the nation's old & beautiful centres, based on architectural pedigree, historical significance, and property values.

'10 years of higher stamp duty rates have squeezed out professional refurbishment projects,' says Hamptons.

'The passing of equity between generations is going to be a prominent feature of the housing market in coming years,' comments research chief Lucian Cook.

'Almost overnight, the market tilted away from investors,' says Hamptons, 'meaning far fewer homes have been added to the rented sector' in the last decade.

Rightmove's analysis is based on asking prices, and only includes addresses with at least five open-market listings in January.

'The headline price is not the only cost that buyers need to be aware of' when acquiring a high-value home, says Savills.

The Golden Postcode property market has 'hit the bottom of the current cycle,' declares Wetherell, encouraging HNW househunters to 'buy now or miss out.'

Survey of the capital's luxury lettings scene reveals key trends, big deals & an out-performing neighbourhood...