US warns ‘Londongrad’ money could undermine Russia sanctions over Ukraine
“The fear is that Russian money is so entrenched in London now that the opportunity to use it as leverage against Putin could be lost,” a Washington source told The Times.
Town & Country: Simon Usborne on the Siege of Londongrad
London's position as playground for Russia's super-rich is "a party that had already peaked by 2014" and "is surely now over," writes Simon Usborne in Town & Country magazine.
What might new UK sanctions against Russia mean for London’s property market?
Economic sanctions against Russia "will have very little impact on the prime property market", suggest top luxury property brokers.
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Luxury Portfolio International has brought some research to life, mocking up a fantasy home that showcases prime property buyers' seven key demands.
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In Pictures: Burj Khalifa’s 21,000 sq ft ‘Sky Palace’ seeks £40mn
Marquee residence in the world's tallest building is being sold as a shell, but agents think it could one day be worth up to £90mn.
Boutique property firm launches in Hampstead Village; aims to ‘redefine the traditional agency model’
Adam Nachman's ADN Residential promises to be 'a one-stop-shop for property owners and developers across all areas of London.'
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Boutique luxury apartment scheme hits the market in Knightsbridge
Three-home development on Cheval Place was delivered by top-end firm Finchatton in 2015.
Ghelamco kicks off construction at £140mn Battersea Waterfront scheme
The former candle factory site is the last project masterplanned by the late star-architect Michael Squire.
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Super-prime property management specialist returns to Knight Frank
Jennie Elliott will be leading the agency's team of property managers focusing on high-end lettings across PCL.
Family office secures £73mn refinance on central London property portfolio
Starz Real Estate's senior facility allows Ziser London to 'optimise its borrowing strategy'.
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Buyer demand sinks in PCL as non-dom uncertainty persists
'The wrong end of the telescope is being looked down in relation to foreign investors,' warns Knight Frank's Tom Bill.
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In Pictures: Historic Hampstead mansion seeks a buyer at £18mn
Cloth House is thought to be the second-oldest house in Hampstead.
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Guy Meacock: Buyer beware as climate change increases flood risk & other perils
Most of the housing stock in this country is woefully unprepared for the changes to come, warns top buying agent.
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Property meets technology: How artificial intelligence is changing real estate & matching buyers with homes
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The Aldar-owned developer is aiming to usher in 'a new era of refined living' along the Thames with its debut Prime London play.
Denham Place Revisited: Grade I Buckinghamshire mansion now ‘priced to sell’ at £45mn
Historic private palace, originally asking £75mn, is being billed as 'England’s most opulent estate'.
London’s super-prime rental market booms as non-doms ‘keep their options open’
'A lot of clients have elected to rent as opposed to buy' in the face of tax reforms, says Knight Frank.
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In Pictures: Tatjana von Stein-designed show apartment unveiled at luxury Mayfair scheme
£10.95mn Art Deco-themed residence is the second in a series of designer collaborations at 60 Curzon, on the site of legendary A-list hangout Mirabelle.
Planning policy changes boost resi development land market
'Stability returned to the land market' last year, reports Savills - but 'pressures on costs continues.'
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