Uncertainty has ‘filtered out’ of the prime country house market
Prime country house price growth overtakes central London, but £5m+ values tumble
Prime country house prices increased by 0.9% between January and March, says Knight Frank, taking the rate of annual price growth down from December's +3.4% to a more modest +2.
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Have we fallen out of love with the prime country house?
Clients selling a 3,500 square foot Kensington townhouse could almost afford to buy two Georgian rectories at the moment, but there remains a reluctance for many to make that move out to the country, says Haringtons'…
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Prime country house prices rise at fastest rate in over three years
There's more good signs coming out of the prime country market, with Q3 delivering the fastest pace of price growth in over three years according to Knight Frank.
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One Hyde Park residents win £35mn in building defects case
One Hyde Park Limited has declared a 'decisive victory' as construction firm found liable for remedial works.
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In Pictures: Super-prime townhouse hits the market on Chelsea Park Gardens
5,000+ sq ft Lutyens-inspired property, just listed at £12.75mn, has been extended with a dramatic basement.
Buying agency secures sizeable discount on Belgravia townhouse
Super-prime residence near The Berkeley was acquired off-market for just under £14mn, illustrating a wider market trend.
Jo Eccles: Five emerging themes shaping the Prime Central London market in 2026
Buying activity started early this year, with turnkey homes still commanding significant premiums and low-credibility bids falling flat, reports top acquisition specialist.
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Behind closed doors: Saul Empson on the strange business of super-prime deal-making
In a new series for PrimeResi, seasoned buying agent Saul Empson reveals the absurdities and dramas that unfold behind the scenes of high-end property sales, from Notting Hill townhouses to country estates...
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Football’s transfer frenzy boosts Savills’ lettings business
Record summer window resulted in the agency handling nearly 40 player relocations across the UK.
In Pictures: North London ‘masterpiece’ with separate cottage seeks £30mn
Exclusive: Listed by DDRE Global, this mansion on Avenue Road is one of the biggest super-prime instructions of the year so far.
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US interiors firm debuts in UK with Battersea showhomes
'This collaboration isn’t just about interiors,' says property developer Marie-Julie Gheysens; 'it’s about narrative, artistry and the enduring power of female creativity.'
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‘There are signs that price falls are bottoming out’: Two major agencies update Prime Central London forecasts
Cluttons and Strutt & Parker both believe the era of PCL price declines is ending.
By PrimeResi
Cautious tailwinds, selective opportunity: Cluttons’ Laura Dam Villena on prime London’s prospects for 2026
Top agency's London resi chief tells PrimeResi why realism, decisiveness and well-priced stock will be rewarded in the year ahead - and runs through the key trends at play across the capital's top postcodes.
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