London’s £1B stealth penthouse market

Unlike the yacht moored at Monte Carlo, where visibility is a big part of the point, purchasers of London’s penthouses keep a low profile.  Equipped with panic rooms, air filters, high-tech alarm and entry systems and bulletproof glass, these exclusive properties attract both overseas and home-grown millionaires are seeking rarefied properties with world-class security.

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A mixed trend for ski properties in France

The property market in France is under pressure due to recent tax changes and the broad state of the French and European economies.  According to Jean-François Buet, president of the national federation of the property business (FNAIM) “the first half of 2013 will look similar to the second half of 2012, with prices expected to post a single digit decrease on average” in spite of low interest rates and the fact that since late 2012 the uncertainty surrounding taxes has subsided. Property buyers remain very cautious and only where they perceive “value-for-money”, they seem to have enough confidence to transact. This is why the FNAIM projects that the overall transaction level will fall below long term average in 2013, in the 600,000 – 650,000 range.

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What’s Top of Every House-Hunting Celebrity’s Property Wish List? Discretion.

The luxury homes of high-profile individuals often make the news in gossip columns and blogs as frequently as their owners do. The public’s thirst for celebrity property stories often seems unquenchable and it can only take one rumour that a celebrity is looking to buy in a certain area for its popularity to be dramatically boosted.

private villa Saint Tropez

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Winter 2012-13: The 10 Most Viewed Luxury Properties on Te Atrium

Which are the most viewed luxury properties this winter on Te Atrium? We are keen to present each of the new top 10 properties in the article below.

You can take a tour of each luxury home directly on our site where you can also find a number of the most extraordinary homes in the world.

In addition to prestigious properties we also offer a range of exclusive services, designed to assist our discerning clients during the entire acquisition process.

Enjoy the tour!

 

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