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“People are sensing an opportunity now" in the prime country house market, says Knight Frank's Edward Rook.
North London agency reports influx of Hong Kong buyers with ultra-prime budgets
‘The trickle has become a torrent’, says Glentree International
Prime regional prices fall as buyers and vendors sit tight
Values dipped by 0.9% in Q4, taking the annual change to -0.6%, notes Knight Frank...
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Rian Strauss says international clients often have plenty of advisers, but still lack someone 'who can look across the whole situation'.
Rare receivership sale completed on Eaton Square
Lateral Belgravia penthouse sells above guide after drawing ‘very high’ viewing numbers.
‘A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’: Historic Cotswolds estate hits the open market
Grade II* mansion in 230 acres, used as a school for more than a century, has the potential to be reborn as a spectacular private residence.
Savills completes $1.1bn real estate investment bank acquisition
The big deal 'accelerates Savills strategy to scale in North America while strengthening its leadership position in both EMEA and Asia Pacific.'
Revealed: Rightmove’s ten most viewed property listings of 2026 so far
It's an eclectic bunch, ranging from a £250k cliff-edge cottage to a £20mn Gothic mansion, via a mediaeval Scottish castle and a Victorian Manchester villa.
Residence One tops out 29-home St John’s Wood scheme
Luxury apartment project reaches full height as developer targets May 2027 completion.
Hamptons & John D Wood owner cites ‘very challenging’ market as H1 profits tumble 92%
The UK's biggest estate agency group said lettings and surveying again helped offset the slowdown in sales activity.
Family offices & bulk investors turn out for Saudi property showcase in Mayfair
Chancery Rosewood hosts second UK-Saudi exhibition as organisers claim £65.7mn of opening-day sales and reservations.
King’s bank flags ‘materially improved’ PCL property market as prices, activity & confidence rise
Deal volumes jumped 48% from Q1 to Q2, as Coutts points to 'some of the most attractive opportunities seen in the Prime London market for more than a decade.'
In Pictures: Inside a £22mn Chelsea villa with one of RBKC’s last big basement builds
PCL agency lands one of the season's standout instructions in the Boltons Conservation Area.
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‘Homeowners are increasingly finding that moving no longer pays,’ warns major estate agency group
The capital is leading a decline in shorter-term home moves, with just 9% of London sellers in 2026 so far having bought within the last five years.
Prime London supply picks up, but it’s a patchy picture
Some PCL areas saw big increases in the number of homes available to buy in Q2, while others saw supply tighten.
Fine & Country owner reports 7% revenue jump
TPFG says 'robust' H1 performance was 'supported by the Group's predominantly regional footprint and limited exposure to London.'