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UK property ownership register ‘could deliver another knock for the PCL market’
Top law firm flags up some 'practical difficulties' with the Government's ambitious new proposals...
London’s prime property market dip to drive a £1.6bn cut in this year’s SDLT receipts
Stamp duty receipts "so far this year have been much weaker than expected" says the OBR
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Steady five years ahead for the UK market; ‘uneasy’ PCL to rebound in 2018 – JLL
A strong and stable domestic economy will underpin the UK housing market over the next five years, says JLL in its latest batch of forecasts, while London looks set to come under increasing pressure.
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Modi visit ‘to re-ignite Indian investment into London’s property market’
£9.2bn-worth of property deals - mainly commercial - are reported to have been agreed between the UK and India following Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Blighty.
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In Pictures: $400mn LA mansion becomes world’s most expensive open-market property listing
Agents describe the eight-acre estate as the 'Crown Jewel of Los Angeles'.
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In Pictures: Soho House founder’s private Scottish island hits the market with £10mn eco-lodge plans
Inchconnachan has been listed for sale at £3mn as-is, or at £10mn for a turn-key luxury retreat delivered under the 'direction & vision' of hospitality maven Nick Jones.
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US buyers drive £16mn of deals at luxury Mayfair scheme
Penthouse at REDD’s 6 Charles Street changes hands amid a flurry of American-led activity.
Knight Frank notches up £173mn of prime country sales in Q1
Correctly priced homes are still attracting competitive interest despite an uncertain backdrop, says agency.
A buying agent’s view: On holding positions, spring optimism & a market in search of stability
Jamie Freeman discusses fragile confidence, lifestyle-led demand and why off-market deals are on the rise.
‘Last man standing’ London set for H2 inflection, predicts agency
The capital's prime resi market is overdue a resurgence in 2026, suggests one bullish property firm - citing a 'structural decline of every serious global alternative'.
Jo Eccles: Overconfidence is costing buyers in the core market
Eccord's MD runs through three key themes in the PCL market this month, including a disconnect between buyer expectations and reality - and why it's becoming harder to correctly interpret pricing.
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Savills appoints two new heads of lettings in south west London
Aaliyah Joumana & Morgan Frewin will lead departments in Bishops Park & Richmond respectively.
Interview: Knight Frank’s Peter Mayo on the changing role of auctions in the prime market
Agency's auctioneer and partner discusses outdated misconceptions, unusual lots and why more discretionary sellers are turning to the gavel.
Carter Jonas promotes McConnell to equity partner
Resi sales veteran steps up as trio appointed group partner.
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