‘We’ve never seen such a sharp increase in buyer and seller activity’ – Chestertons
Major London agency reports noteworthy uplifts in buyer registrations, offers made and new instructions as improved sentiment begins to translate into action
Record month for Chestertons as PCL activity levels ‘leap’
One of London's biggest estate agencies has just had its best August on record, but both sales and lettings teams are having to put the work in to get deals over the line...
London vendors slash prices to secure a buyer before Christmas
Chestertons recorded a near-60% increase in price reductions across its network in September, which looks to have stirred buyers into action...
Price corrections boost prime London buying activity
Cluttons saw a 30% jump in new buyer enquiries from Q1 to Q2 this year - but has downgraded its price forecasts in Prime Central London
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Regent’s Park’s ‘White House’ reportedly set to resell at £190mn
The deal would represent a significant uplift in The Holme's value since 2024.
Knight Frank boosts super-prime lettings team after bumper year
Agency adds to its SW London & Home Counties operation as top-end rental activity bucks wider market slowdown.
In Pictures: Caudwell unveils €29m Riviera trophy home with Windsor links
Marquee residence at Le Provençal is the region's biggest new listing this spring, says developer.
Dexters buys another London estate agency
Fraser & Co operates four branches in London and an outpost in Hong Kong.
Knight Frank names new UK Managing Partner
The property consultancy's Head of Commercial will step up to lead the UK business when Stephen Clifton retires next year.
Forecasts Recast: Influential analysts downgrade prime property prospects as outlook darkens
Knight Frank, JLL, Savills and Strutt & Parker have all cut house price forecasts in the last few weeks. PrimeResi checks where the market stands as we head into H2.
‘Everyone is running twice as hard’: Guy Meacock on a ‘confused’ Prime London market
The context of what is normal no longer applies, says director of buying agency Prime Purchase.
KFH hires ex-Foxtons director for senior lettings role
Suzi Robertson was previously Foxtons' first female front office director.
Heavyweight property companies exit FTSE 100
Berkeley Group and Rightmove are both being relegated from the UK's index of corporate giants.
UAE developer puts down roots in Prime Central London
Dubai-based operator opens Knightsbridge office as Gulf property groups continue to make moves in the capital.
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