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.
Talking Heads: On Russia sanctions & the London property market
Two weeks on, we asked prime property insiders - including those who specialise in Russian clients - about what effect anti-war sanctions are really having on the London property market, and how their…
‘There will be nowhere to hide’: Government fast-tracks Economic Crime Bill & register of overseas property owners
"Time is up for Putin's cronies hiding dirty money in the UK and this new legislation will help to crack down on economic crime, including removing key barriers to using Unexplained Wealth Orders," says…
Property market to remain open despite national Coronavirus lockdown
"You may leave home to fulfil legal obligations or to carry out activities related to buying, selling, letting or renting a residential property," says official guidance on strict new anti-viral restrictions,…
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Talking Heads: Prime property industry reactions to the Budget 2025
A Council Tax surcharge for high-value homes is 'probably the least worst outcome for owners of prime property', comments Savills, but our pundits are less sanguine about changes to landlords' income…
£10.95mn Regent’s Park mansion sold ‘within minutes’ of Budget speech
UK buyer accelerated exchange on Grade I listed residence after Chancellor delivered a softer-than-expected property tax package.
Top buying agent launches independent firm
Lucie Hirst's new operation will specialise in high-end acquisitions across PCL & the Cotswolds.
Budget 2025: OBR leak confirms ‘mansion tax’ on £2mn+ homes from April 2028
Office for Budget Responsibility report published early 'in error' - including details of a new Council Tax surcharge on high-value homes.
Budget 2025: Chancellor confirms a ‘mansion tax’ & higher rates on property income
High-value homes will face significantly higher Council Tax bills, while landlords will pay a larger share of their property income to HMRC.
Hoffen West acquires well-known PCL agency’s lettings & management book
26-year-old Belgravia specialist's portfolio will be integrated into Rupert Hoffen & Neil West's operation.
Agency seals trio of £20mn-plus sales in St John’s Wood as top-end buyers pounce
Savills reports £130mn pre-Budget transaction flurry in prestigious NW London neighbourhood - and predicts a busier-than-usual close to the year.
Super-prime developer Binghatti appoints London sales lead
Dean Elgafar previously worked at Wetherell, Chestertons & UK Sotheby's International Realty.
£10bn Earls Court scheme gets green light from H&F
Borough's unanimous approval marks 'major milestone' for central London's biggest cleared development site.
PCL buying agency toasts £80mn of deals despite ‘testing’ market
Camilla Dell's Black Brick reveals its standout acquisitions of 2025, including a ‘landmark’ Georgian villa in Hampstead, a classic Marylebone townhouse, and a trophy Mayfair apartment
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Prime Purchase adds new director in the Cotswolds
Savills-owned buying agency continues its recruitment drive, strengthening its country team with another established operator.
Douglas Elliman carves out new territory in the French Alps
Exclusive: Fresh from its arrival in the French Riviera and Monaco, the US brokerage is pushing into the super-prime Alpine markets of Chamonix and Morzine.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 48, 2025
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Agents predict festive ‘surge’ in home-buying activity
Post-Budget clarity sets up a busy few months for the UK housing market.
Landmark makes ‘pivotal’ business development hire
Nick Dyoss has joined the firm behind LandmarkConnect & Contract Pack Vault.