PrimeResi Journal

Abrahmsohn: There is nothing more mobile than a non-dom running from an unwelcome tax regime: 'I am hoping and praying that the unique attractions of London and the UK would be sufficient to stem the tide, but I’m not so sure anymore': Attacking our brightest and wealthiest can only drag us down further, argues Glentree Estates boss Trevor Abrahmsohn.

Industry Reactions: Mortgage lending bounces back: Mortgage approvals were up 28% year-on-year in December, and the Bank of England thinks 'there is still optimism for further mortgage approval increases in the coming months, if bank rate cuts materialise.'

Fine & Country’s new owner heralds ‘transformational year’: 2024 'redefined the scale' of The Property Franchising Group as revenue increased by +146%.

Jackson-Stops boosts office network; eyes more expansion in high-value country markets: High-profile agency now counts over 40 branches across the UK.

Westminster ‘must explain’ how agents’ board ban ‘will not hinder the sales & lettings markets’: Propertymark wants clarification on proposed further restrictions on marketing boards.

Grand Registry: Surveying last month’s biggest registered deals: Super-prime sales in Chelsea & Holland Park led the rundown of official registrations last month.

Super-prime property management specialist returns to Knight Frank: Jennie Elliott will be leading the agency's team of property managers focusing on high-end lettings across PCL.

Guy Meacock: Buyer beware as climate change increases flood risk & other perils: Most of the housing stock in this country is woefully unprepared for the changes to come, warns top buying agent.

In Pictures: Historic Hampstead mansion seeks a buyer at £18mn: Cloth House is thought to be the second-oldest house in Hampstead.

UK housing market ‘off to its strongest start in three years,’ claims Zoopla: Agreed sales are running 12% up compared to last year, reports property portal.