Deciding on a High Value Council Tax Surcharge was the easy bit, says Lucian Cook, Head of Residential Research at Savills. Implementing it is where the hard work really starts.
Sales hit halfway mark at luxury Kensington scheme
Residence One says its Allen House project has 'consistently outperformed other schemes'
Savills reports flurry of £10mn-plus country deals
Agency tucks away £112mn worth of super-prime country piles as HNW buyers make their move.
Rightmove reports lower-than-usual April price rises
'Increased mortgage rates & stiff competition to find a buyer are limiting new seller asking price growth this spring,' says property portal.
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Time for some hard yakka: Lucian Cook on the reality of the High Value Council Tax Surcharge
Deciding on a High Value Council Tax Surcharge was the easy bit, says Lucian Cook, Head of Residential Research at Savills. Implementing it is where the hard work really starts.
TwentyCi installs new Sales Director
Nick Huntley previously held roles at Zoopla & Rightmove.
Agency reports surge of new rental demand
Hamptons says last year's rental price declines 'have already been wiped out' as the lettings sector prepares for major legislative changes next month.
Super-prime agency lines up brokerage model expansion
'This is not a shift towards scale, nor an attempt to mirror larger brokerage platforms... it is a natural extension of our boutique approach', says Beauchamp boss Gary Hersham.
Top international architecture practice unveils new look & senior line-up
PLP Architecture has named five new Partners and six new Directors for its offices in London, Singapore and Tokyo.
Clouds of Uncertainty: Frances McDonald on why the UK’s prime property market recovery is ‘taking a breather’
Savills' Research Director explores how top-end home buyers & sellers are reacting to recent global events, as a 'promising start' to the year is tempered by 'renewed caution.'
Monaco flagged as next frontier for branded residences
Sector specialist explains why the Principality is a key gap in a fast-growing global market, as latest data underlines depth of demand.
Resi sales launch at branded private island development in Belize
This is Six Senses' first over-water resort in the Americas, with prices from US$3.75mn.
Quote of the day
When I ran for mayor, I said I was going to tax the rich. Well, today we're taxing the rich
NYC lines up ‘pied-à-terre tax’ on $5mn+ second homes
State-first measure targeting ultra-wealthy and global elite announced by Mayor Mamdani.
Prime London sales market still struggling as uncertainty reigns
LonRes reports another poor month in the capital's high-end property market, with deal volumes and prices both down - but rising under offer numbers suggest there's demand out there.
Charting a course through the UK’s prime waterfront market
Latest Savills analysis delves into premiums, pricing and shifting demand across hotspots from the South West to Scotland.
The Whiteley reaches practical completion; full amenities line-up unveiled
Eight-year overhaul of London’s first department store has delivered 139 homes with 'best-in-class' facilities, a Six Senses hotel - and some new benchmarks for the sales market.
Knight Frank launches self-employed broker network
The 130-year-old estate agency has identified 36 London patches for affiliate brokers, as it looks to expand its sales coverage.
Harrods Estates duo Dougramaji & Harte join Strutt & Parker
BNP Paribas-backed agency boosts Knightsbridge & Belgravia team as top PCL operators move on from Harrods Estates.
In Pictures: Touring a rare Adam Brothers townhouse in Marylebone, asking £27.5mn
Brokers are expecting global interest in this 'generational opportunity' on Mansfield Street.
Savills snaps up top-end London lettings firm
Acquisition sees PCL veteran Mark Tunstall return to the agency as co-head of super-prime lettings in the capital.
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International property news
Chestertons Global expands into India
'India is one of the most compelling real estate growth stories globally,' says CG boss Mohamed Mussa.
Fine & Country moves into Madrid
Alejandra Santos & Carlos Rojo have taken on the estate agency's licence in the Spanish capital.
Evergrande founder pleads guilty in property giant collapse case
Evergrande was one of the world's biggest residential developers, before its dramatic fall as China's property market slowed.
International project & cost management firm launches ‘Luxury Living’ brand for UHNWIs
MGAC says its new division 'offers white glove stewardship & a seamless experience' for super-rich clients.
Resi developer & investor team up for €150mn luxury Marbella project
Major Spanish housebuilder confirms a 'strategic expansion' in the prime residential arena.
Profiles & Interviews
My Property Career: Quickfire Q&A with Nick Vaughan
Recruitment guru Barry Collins chats with prime resi industry leaders & entrepreneurs, distilling decades of experience & career highlights into 60 seconds.
My Property Career: Quickfire Q&A with Charles Leigh
Recruitment guru Barry Collins chats with prime resi industry leaders & entrepreneurs, distilling decades of experience & career highlights into 60 seconds.
My Property Career: Quickfire Q&A with Alisa Zotimova
Recruitment guru Barry Collins chats with prime resi industry leaders & entrepreneurs, distilling decades of experience & career highlights into 60 seconds.
Interview: Stephen Green & Ben Holland on the realities of running a high-end resi design practice
HollandGreen’s founders on how the design landscape and client expectations have evolved over the past 15 years, and what comes next.
My Property Career: Quickfire Q&A with Mark Wayne of Wayne & Silver
Recruitment guru Barry Collins chats with prime resi industry leaders & entrepreneurs, distilling decades of experience & career highlights into 60 seconds.
Interiors & Design
REDD lands 12,000 sq ft mansion project in Notting Hill
Private client commission will see substantial villa reworked into 'best-in-class' family home.
1508 London to design Baccarat-branded Maldives scheme
London-headquartered firm joins team delivering French crystal brand’s first residences in the Indian Ocean.
Hamptons heads back to the Chelsea Flower Show
Agency's fourth collaboration with Garden Club London will showcase urban living trends.
In Pictures: Qatari Diar & CWG open final resi phase at £1bn Southbank Place
'Intentionally understated' apartment block completes a decade-long prime London redevelopment project.
Duke of Devonshire’s bookshop to deliver ‘world’s most luxurious new library’ at Caudwell’s 1 Mayfair
Developer inks deal for heritage-led amenity at £2bn Mayfair scheme.
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Prest Vale Architects is a Chartered Practice with the Royal Institute of British Architects.We deliver architectural and interior projects of varying use, for both private and commercial clients.
Llanover International
Llanover International Ltd is a London based boutique real estate company working on sales, acquisitions and lettings of prime and super prime properties in Prime Central London, Surrey and the UAE.
Henry Smith & Co
Henry Smith & Co was established in January 2014 and is an exclusive real estate search and acquisition consultancy, offering services in the prime central London market.
Langstaff
We specialize in creating design-led, bespoke kitchens, cabinetry, and furniture for extraordinary homes.
Juszt Capital
Juszt Capital is a private wealth and multi-family office providing advice across property, protection and long-term financial planning.
Prime Residential Property Ltd
An independent boutique estate agency specialising in off-market luxury properties for sale or rent in London. All clients are guaranteed the very best in customer service and confidentiality.
Liberty Rock Property
We are the real estate arm of Liberty Rock — a boutique platform connecting capital, developers, and buyers across the UK.
DDRE Global
We are a relationship-based, results-driven and fully digital real estate business.