Super-Prime UK

In this episode of Super Prime UK , James and Rob discuss the latest local election results, political uncertainty, rental reform, housing supply, build-to-rent demand, and what current activity is showing across Prime and Super Prime London. They also explore why turnkey trophy homes continue to attract attention, while renovation-heavy properties face a more selective buyer market.

In this episode of Super Prime UK, James and Rob discuss the latest developments affecting the UK prime and super-prime property markets. Topics include rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions, the outlook for UK interest rates, record national house prices, and why the London flat market continues to lag behind houses. The episode also looks at a recent £52m penthouse sale at The Whiteley and...

In our final episode of the year, we break down what the Autumn Budget really means for the UK's super-prime property market. From shifting sentiment and emerging tax signals to what 2026 may hold for buyers, investors, and lenders — this is a high-level outlook on where the market could be heading.

In this episode, Rob and James break down the biggest developments shaping the UK property and mortgage market as we head into the end of 2025. 🏡 What to expect from the Autumn Budget – including potential changes to property and rental taxes 💰 The Bank of England's latest base rate decision and the likelihood of a pre-Christmas cut 📊 Updates on inflation, mortgage approvals and lending rates a...

London's luxury property scene has been buzzing this summer — from record-breaking listings to surprising shifts in buying trends. In this episode, we unpack the latest movements in the Super Prime market, interest rate changes, and what's really driving sales in the capital right now. We'll also share some unexpected data from the past five weeks, insights on a rare Chelsea trophy home, and what...

In this episode, we break down the key trends in the UK property and mortgage market for summer 2025, including lending projections, London sales data, construction challenges, and super-prime activity. A quick but essential update for anyone in real estate or finance.  

In this episode, Rob and James return to unpack what's really happening across London's prime and super prime residential market. Topics include: Key market data and listing trends What's driving price movements Buyer behaviour and shifting sentiment Mortgage rate changes and affordability A major regeneration scheme back in focus Tune in for clear, concise insight from inside one of the world's m...

Welcome to Super Prime UK – your exclusive source for insights into London's elite property market. In this episode, James and Rob dive into the latest developments shaping the Super Prime space (properties valued at £10M+), including: Market performance in Q1 2025 The impact of UK tax reforms & non-dom changes Interest rates, job market trends & supply shifts Ultra High Net Worth migration and gl...

Super Prime UK – March 2025 Market Update Rob Cohen and James Wild return with the latest insights into London's super-prime property market. This episode covers key trends shaping the sector, including recent sales activity, changes in the lending market, and important legislative updates. Topics include: Market performance and key transactions so far in 2025 Developments in mortgage rates and su...

Welcome to the first episode of Super Prime UK in 2025! In this episode, your hosts Rob Cohen, Super Prime Valuation Specialist at MJ Group, and James Wild dive into the latest market trends, mortgage rate predictions, and what's in store for the UK's luxury property sector this year. 🎧 Key Topics Discussed: Rightmove Market Data: A strong start to 2025 with asking prices rising by £6,000 in Janu...

Rob Cohen and James Wild discuss the latest developments in the UK property market, including recent interest rate cuts, the rise of specialist HMO and MUFB lending, and the impact of political shifts on the prime and super-prime sectors. With 2025 on the horizon, they explore the outlook for the mortgage market, the growing trend of refinancing, and the potential effects of the US elections on hi...

September typically marks a busy period in the market, and the early indicators look promising. Mortgage rates are dropping, swap rates are shifting, and there's a clear signal that the property market slump might be nearing its end. Analysts are speculating about potential adjustments in the upcoming budget, while interest rates remain steady—but likely not for long. Welcome back to Super-Prime U...

This week's update is brief as James is away. It's been a week since the election, and our new government has been settling in. The property market is operating fairly smoothly. Plans are in place to build 1.5 million houses over the next five years, will this target be hit? Interest rates are expected to decrease towards the end of summer, delivering a positive end to the quarter. In the super-pr...

With the upcoming election on the horizon, we explore the key issues and discussions surrounding the general election, and its potential impact on the economy and the property market.

Over the past 12 months, the market has experienced limited activity, yet prices have remained stable. The super-prime segment is exhibiting stronger performance compared to prime and sub-prime sectors, particularly in popular London locales where properties are selling well. The investment market is surpassing other asset classes, offering high yields and rewards for investors. In some areas, the...

We are privileged to have Michael Dean from Avamore Capital in the office for a highly insightful industry and of course football discussion. We talk about Avamore's origin story, their commitment to ground up development, coining the phrase 'finish & exit' to heavy refurbishment. Why 2024 is a great time to be starting a development and what the future of Avamore looks like. Make sure you check o...

Hello and welcome to the first super-prime UK show of 2024! It's shaping up to be a very interesting year for the lending sectors with an attractive mortgage market emerging, competitive rates, and sales numbers looking already very promising. This week, we are joined by Victor Jannels CEO of The Association of Short-Term Lenders, who gives valuable insight into the markets over the last year and...

Greetings and thank you for joining us for the European Valuers Alliance quarterly market update! Every quarter, we embark on a journey to explore diverse European regions, collaborating with top property experts to present you with the most recent data and market insights. In this quarter's edition, we are delighted to introduce Aleksander Karkut from ACONS in Poland, who will be joining us to sh...

The clocks change as we dive straight into the UK winter. On the ground, the market is busy and ticking over. There is a lot of valuation work out there which is a positive, and market specialisms continue to prevail. We believe the market will sit where it is until conditions improve in the new year.  We also discuss the flexible off-market space and the Re-work bankruptcy. What is the future of...

The end of September showed us an uptick in weekly instructions with a scorching 551, which is 50% higher than the average weekly figure in 2023. In terms of stock coming on stream, this is an excellent indicator of the positive direction the market is going in.  Enjoy the warm weekend!

The valuation and property industry has come under tremendous pressure over the last 12 months. It's been such a challenging time for the industry's workforce, and as we all know, it has resulted in job losses. It's also tough to decipher which way the market is going, and this is apparent if you read any current articles about the differing opinions on the property industry or inflation. It is tr...

Hello and welcome to the European Valuers Alliance quarterly market update! Each quarter we travel to a different region of Europe to dive into the market with leading property professionals, giving you the latest data and intel. This quarter we are joined by Cem Kurt from Denge Degerleme in Turkey. Remember to subscribe to the newsletter for the data maps!

It's an intelligent and resilient business that performs well in low-transacting markets, and in the last few years, we have seen over and over again the fantastic people in this industry keeping their heads above water and driving their businesses forward regardless of the circumstances.  You should all be proud of yourselves.  This week's show discusses the Bank of England hammering home a mecha...

We have said it repeatedly, uncertainty is the new certainty, and the UK economy definitely reflects this. The super-prime space continues to do well and trades at similar levels as 2021-2022, with 60-70% of transactions being off-market cash deals. However, the mortgage and interest rate figures are just above the Liz Truss crisis, and we are looking at two further rate rises. The following 6-9 m...

We cannot dress this up; the remainder of 2023 will be challenging for the UK property market.