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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‘Exceptionally rare’ Cadogan Square cottage sells off-market
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Prime London sales market picks up as under-offers turn into transactions
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