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Harrods Estates has ceased operations after 130 years, closing its final branch on Brompton Road in Knightsbridge and marking the end of one of London\u2019s most recognised prime property agencies.<\/p>\n

The agency\u2019s website now displays a message stating: \u201cHarrods Estates has now closed and is not accepting new enquiries.\u201d Services for existing tenants, landlords and ongoing sales will continue temporarily before being wound down in phases, with full closure expected by March next year.<\/p>\n

Market pressures on prime London sector<\/h2>\n

The closure reflects broader challenges in London\u2019s high-end property market, where higher stamp duty rates and the abolition of non-dom status have reduced demand from overseas buyers. This trend has seen capital becoming more selective<\/a> in the prime residential sector.<\/p>\n

Shaun Drummond, residential director, stated the decision would allow the business to focus on core retail operations within the Knightsbridge store and online. Industry observers have also cited reputational factors, including allegations linked to former owner Mohamed Al Fayed, who died in 2023, as contributing to clients selecting alternative agencies.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Agency history and expansion<\/h2>\n

Founded in 1897 on the ground floor of Harrods, the agency later expanded across the Home Counties and internationally to Monte Carlo. Under managing director Mark Collins, the business grew significantly, establishing four London offices and building a client base among high-net-worth individuals.<\/p>\n

The agency appointed Raine Spencer, Princess Diana\u2019s stepmother, as a director, a role she held for 10 years until her death in 2016. Since 2010, both Harrods Estates and the department store have been owned by the Qatar Investment Authority, which acquired the assets from Mohamed Al Fayed for \u00a31.5 billion.<\/p>\n

Lease expiry cited as closure factor<\/h2>\n

A Harrods spokesman confirmed: \u201cHarrods Estates made the decision to wind down its operations, in line with the end of its lease. The office closed as planned following the end of the lease at the end of March, and plans have been put in place to ensure there will be no impact on Harrods Estates current clients.\u201d<\/p>\n

The closure adds to the list of agencies affected by the downturn in London\u2019s prime property sector, where regulatory and tax changes have reshaped the market for international buyers in recent years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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