Why Prime London's homes are now for nesting, not for investing
Changes to the stamp duty regime have had a fundamental effect on the home ownership cycle in the capital - and buyers are now prioritising quality of life over potential profit, writes Simon Deen
Education, Education, Education: Schooling drives £2bn investment in prime London’s housing market each year
Knight Frank and Keystone Tutors get to the bottom of one of the biggest drivers in the resi market
Buy-to-let demand has ‘collapsed’ in prime London says buying agency
The government has "succeeded in spades" in its mission to discourage buy-to-let investment in favour of owner occupancy, according to Black Brick
How prime London’s property market is staging its latest comeback
Lucian Cook examines the historical and global factors that have defined the Prime Central London property market, the current conditions that are transforming the landscape, and what a post-Coronavirus…
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UK Sotheby’s International Realty has opened a fifth branch in the capital, setting up shop with a strong team on Kensington Church Street.
£50mn trio of trophy apartments sold at 9 Millbank
Series of super-prime sales at the landmark St Edward scheme marks a 'significant milestone' for Westminster's property market, says agency.
In Pictures: ‘One of the finest country estates in southern England’ seeks £58mn
Agents have been instructed to find a buyer for the extraordinary Laverstoke Park in Hampshire.
‘Britain’s most daring property developer’ to race in 14,500km motor rally
John Caudwell has been inspired by the links between the famous Peking to Paris Rally and his £300mn resi project on the French Riviera.
Turning the page: Why it’s time to exit the ‘Wexit’ echo chamber
It would be impossible for prime markets not to feel the impact of recent tax changes, but the reality of the 'wealth exit' on the ground is different from the media perception, say top property advisors…
Former Berkeley Group sales boss joins Harding Green
Radhika Bedford previously ran sales for Berkeley's St George brand in North London.
Mayfair resident ordered to undo unlawful basement works at historic townhouse
'Those who ignore planning rules will be held accountable,' Westminster officials warn.
Imposing Berkshire school site pitched for sale with resi potential
'Opportunities of this scale and heritage rarely come to market,' says Knight Frank.
Historic Chelsea gem with artistic pedigree hits the market at £9mn
Buyer sought for 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' between the King's Road and Fulham Road.
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Agents have been instructed to find a buyer for the extraordinary Laverstoke Park in Hampshire.
PCL agency Russell Simpson teams up with NYC brokerage Leslie Garfield
New partnership will see the longstanding boutique property firms sharing market knowledge and cross-promoting 'exceptional' listings.
Rightmove flags surge in American demand for British homes
Scotland overtakes London as top target for US buyers, with investment interest leading the charge.
Prime Central London ‘is now a buyer’s market in many respects’ – Winkworth
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