'The opportunity is clear': A luxury developer’s view of the prime resi market in 2026
REDD's Russell Smithers on the return of confidence, quality and long-term thinking.
London Super-Prime Market Survey: What changed in 2025 – and what lies ahead in 2026
Non-dom exits, international bargain hunters and a raft of trophy listings reshaped the £15m-plus sector over the last 12 months, reports Beauchamp Estates,
Planning logjams, bigger risks & shrinking margins: What it’s really like being a real estate developer in London right now
Russell Smithers, CEO of luxury developer REDD, pulls no punches in this account of the myriad challenges facing those delivering homes in the capital - and their potentially far-reaching consequences.
11 Graphs: Performance & key trends in the new-build Prime Central London market
Buyers seeking a best-in-class new-build face rapidly dwindling options in London's most desirable neighbourhoods, new research suggests.
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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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