World in London: Who’s really buying the capital?
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London Vs New York City Vs Hong Kong: The costs of buying a prime property
Buying Agency Middleton Advisors has worked out that the cost of buying a £1.5m ish property in London has risen by 1% over the last five years, from 4.8% of the purchase price in 2009 to 5.8% in 2014.
By Prime Resi
London property market boosts profits for Grosvenor
Grosvenor, the privately-owned international property group, has released a sturdy set of results this morning, with increased revenue profits in 2012 up by 8.2% to £87.4m.
By Prime Resi
Domestic SW London “playing catch-up” with PCL
Outer prime London (we're going with OPL) is "playing catch-up" with prime central London (PCL) property prices, according to two reports issued on the same day.
By Prime Resi
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Knight Frank puts heavyweight duo at helm of London Private Office
Specialist division brings together the firm's 'most accomplished advisers' for UHNWIs.
Buyer swoops on ‘one of London’s most celebrated historic houses’
Architecture wins out over postcode as purchaser searching in Westminster exchanges on landmark mansion south of the river.
Guernsey’s biggest privately-owned estate seeks £65mn
The 80-acre Havilland Hall comes with a Regency mansion, a private 'village' and an array of leisure & business facilities.
By PrimeResi
£48mn price tag for Bryan O’Sullivan-designed penthouse at Chelsea Barracks
First Look: Inside one of the year’s biggest new-build launches.
Inside 1 Mayfair: Caudwell completes first residence at ultra-luxe scheme
Lavish show apartment dressed by New York designer Jamie Drake is pitched at £83.7mn.
By PrimeResi
High-profile agency reopens SW3 sales operation
Chestertons has a dedicated Chelsea sales team for the first time in nine years.
By PrimeResi
Guy Meacock: ‘These are the best conditions I have ever seen, from my side of the negotiating fence’
Seasoned agency boss on what's next for buyers in Prime Central London.
By Guy Meacock
Grosvenor Square penthouse finds buyer at nearly half its original asking price
Seven-day exchange follows more than three years of marketing for hefty Mayfair duplex.
UK Sotheby’s signs Surrey specialist from Savills
Experienced agent joins as firm gears up for ‘important next step’ in the county.
Koffman returns to Aston Chase
Veteran agent rejoins boutique firm as Head of Flat Sales and Associate Director after nine years away.
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Savills Private Office adds trio of HNW specialists in London & New York
Big-name appointments boost the firm's offering for the globe-trotting super-rich.
By PrimeResi
Top law firm boosts private wealth offering with two new partners
Payne Hicks Beach brings in a new resi property head and a citizenship & immigration specialist to advise HNW clients.
Savills downgrades prime forecasts; no recovery for PCL prices until 2029
Prime London and regional property prices are likely to decline further next year, says top agency.
By PrimeResi
Landmark Nine Elms scheme brings in fresh design talent
Two top interiors studios join the teamsheet at the 57-storey tower, just over two years after sales launched.
Abrahmsohn’s prime property predictions for 2027
Seasoned agency veteran runs through the themes he sees playing out next year, from the gulf between turnkey homes & renovation projects, to uber-tenants & the perils of overpricing.