‘The second half of 2023 is likely to be stronger than the first’ – Hamptons
Property market metrics are moving back towards 2019 levels, says up-market estate agency, as the latest data shows one in ten £1mn+ homes finds a buyer within a week of hitting the market.
‘The start of 2023 has seen more activity than most expected and there are signs that the rest of the year may follow suit’ – Strutt & Parker
Estate agency maintains property price forecasts for the year ahead, but cuts its outlook for Prime Central London rental prices.
The cash-rich top of the market seems to be holding up best – Hamptons
...but larger homes are still taking much longer to sell than usual.
UK mortgage applications fell sharply in the final quarter of 2022
Fresh data from UK Finance and Accenture confirms the sharp drop in house-buying and consumer confidence following the ill-fated mini Budget.
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London Square continues prime site acquisition run with ‘extremely attractive’ Brook Green project
The former school site in West London is the Aldar-owned property developer's eighth acquisition so far this year.
‘Arguably the finest in Mayfair’: Trophy townhouse lists at £49.5mn
Grand red-brick specimen on Balfour Place is the only double-fronted south-facing home in Mayfair Village.
Former Northacre sales boss launches new venture
Simon Edwardson's Wind Leaf will be offering up 'market leading advisory services for residential and commercial assets on a worldwide basis'.
Another ‘milestone’ deal in Mayfair as super-prime buyers make their move
Conditions are nervy, but some HNWIs are sensing an opportunity & taking a long-term view, reports top acquisition firm.
Abrahmsohn on non-doms, £50k pw rentals & why October 30th will be a watershed moment
Next month's Budget could send shockwaves through every stratum of the property market, writes veteran agent Trevor Abrahmsohn.
Russell Simpson strengthens PCL team
Daniel Trelease and Oscar Martinelli have joined the family-run firm's Chelsea office.
Mega-deals dry up as caution slows London’s top-end property market
You could count the number of £30mn-plus sales that happened in the last year on two hands.
New Earls Court plans submitted, promising ‘a global destination’ with 4,000 new homes
Delancey's Earls Court Development team promises 'a place for everyone, a neighbourhood that brings people together, where they feel welcome, safe and included.'
Behind the numbers: How many non-doms will be affected by next year’s changes?
Savills estimates that 22,100 non-doms are likely to be exposed to proposed tax changes.
‘Iconic’ Dubai property developer sets up shop in Knightsbridge
Super-prime & branded residence developer Binghatti is to open a 'concept store' near Harrods in London.
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