Three agency chiefs on what the election result could mean for the Prime London property market
'The (surely) inevitable Labour victory has already been somewhat priced into the London residential market,' says Mark Pollack, concurring with Peter Wetherell, who suggests HNW clients have treated the election period 'absolutely as business as usual', and Jeremy Gee, who is already looking forward to 'a busy Summer ahead'.

What do worldwide elections mean for London’s prime property market?
Their reasons may vary, but many global investors will be looking to the UK capital in these times of unprecedented change, explains lawyer Dennis Ko.
By Dennis Ko
Election 2024: Prime property sector sees “cause for optimism” in the prospect of a Labour government
'The likelihood of an incoming Labour government no longer feels like a massive threat to prime property markets in London and the country,' says Middleton Advisors.
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Shaun Drummond: Comparing 2019 with today, you wouldn’t even know an election was on
The palpable sense of unease that gripped London's luxury property market in the lead-up to the last election has been noticeably absent this time around, reports Harrods Estates' head of resi.
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Owner of Claridge's, The Berkeley & The Connaught brings in The OWO's former sales chief to lead global branded residential strategy.
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Knight Frank cuts house price forecast; PCL set for -4% drop this year
'A combination of high supply & faltering confidence means we now expect slower UK house price growth this year & in 2026,' says research chief Tom Bill - with prime markets set for sharp declines.
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Knight Frank boosts PCL lettings team with senior hires
Agency recruits seasoned operators from Hamptons & CBRE for key roles in Chelsea & Knightsbridge.
Deal sealed on rare penthouse overlooking Regent’s Park
Boutique firm tucks away 4,000 sq ft spread at close to its £7.5mn guide as part of £30mn deal run.
London property ‘no longer a safe bet’, warns top wealth manager
'The London property boom is well and truly over,' declares Rathbones
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Historic St John’s Wood school building set for luxury resi revival
Swift consent secured for MWA-designed plans to restore former residence & studio of the artist John O’Connor.
Super-prime St John’s Wood mansion finds a buyer
Trophy home on Hamilton Terrace sold 'within a few months' of being listed at £20mn.
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‘A market in transition’: Inside London’s evolving luxury resi development scene
New report reveals how policy, branding & global demand are reshaping the next phase of the capital’s ultra-prime development cycle.
Indie estate agency Wilfords branches out in SW London
Boutique firm adds to its growing network with a new base close to Clapham Common.
Jamie Hope: Uncertainty is the only certainty we have
'Buyers are looking at the market through an ultra-cautious lens,' but boutique agency boss still sees positive signs.
By Jamie Hope
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