Tom Bill: UK housing market steady as government walks fiscal tightrope
The spring statement contained no nasty surprises for the property sector, but it failed to address concerns about the government’s tight financial headroom, explains Knight Frank's head of UK resi research.
Tom Bill: What does the higher bank rate mean for the UK housing market?
Lenders are tinkering with mortgage rates as a contradictory set of events unfold but higher rates are here to stay, says Knight Frank's head of resi research.
Tom Bill on what Hunt’s Budget means for the UK housing market
The economic backdrop has improved, but things could turn more political this year, says Knight Frank's UK resi research boss...
Tom Bill: Lending outlook improves but risks will remain in 2024
Psychological milestones will be important for the property market as mortgage rates continue to fall, writes Knight Frank's head of UK resi research.
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The Times: Is London’s housing market on the edge of freefall?
PCL agents report steep ultra-prime slowdown as tax changes drive flight of international buyers.
‘The London market has turned a corner,’ reports super-prime agency despite slump in £15mn+ sales
41% fewer ultra-prime sales were agreed in Prime Central London in the first half of this year compared to 2024, but Beauchamp Estates thinks the market is now 'levelling out'.
Deal sealed on best-in-class South Ken townhouse
Low-key marketing campaign delivers super-prime success on one of SW London's top garden squares.
Former Chestertons Director launches SW London estate agency
Robert Sturges wants to rebuild collaborative agency practices in prime London.
‘We’re kicking ass’: Michael McHale & Sam Patterson of KIRE on rewriting the estate agency rulebook
'We realised that agents could become the glue that brings a community together': PrimeResi meets the founders of NW London’s hottest boutique property agency.
Top super-prime agent Lloyd launches off-market advisory firm
'Mr Mayfair's' new independent venture focuses on discreet sales & acquisitions across London’s most prestigious postcodes.
Standout sale at The OWO ‘underscores the enduring appeal of London’
‘One-of-a-kind’ £17.95mn residence sold in latest marquee deal at landmark Whitehall development.
Renovated A-list Cotswold farmhouse seeks £22.5mn
'Kitesbridge Farm is a landmark estate blending historic charm with modern architecture and top-tier design,' says UK Sotheby’s International Realty.
Super-prime design studio Elicyon lands in Singapore
Charu Gandhi's London-based firm has expanded its operations to support the delivery of top-end projects across Asia.
Agents instructed on new ‘landmark’ resi development in Marylebone
Striking 215-unit scheme, The Broadley, is being brought forward by Mount Anvil & Westminster City Council.
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