‘A cracking idea’: Gove backs proposals for hyper-local planning referendums
Housing secretary wants to ‘shamelessly rip off’ the concept of Street Votes, which would allow residents much more say over planning rules in their local area
Inspectorate backs Westminster’s planning blueprint
Policy of limiting the size of new homes to a maximum GIA of 200 sqm deemed 'justified and consistent with national policy'.
Westminster formally adopts planning blueprint
'Ambitious strategy will make Westminster one of the best places to live, work and play', says the council.
Changes to planning application fees ‘will be a boost to local development’
"Carrot-and-stick" government proposals to allow well-performing local authorities to increase their planning application fees and to compete to process planning applications have been hailed by the British…
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Knight Frank names three new lettings managers
Agency bolsters operations in key markets across South West, North, City & East London.
Former PCL agency boss joins self-employed property brokerage
Ben Hopkinson has made the move to Moveli after 17 years at boutique firm Moretons, where he led offices in Westminster & Knightsbridge.
American tech mogul reportedly buys £42mn Holland Park mansion
Former Google boss Eric Schmidt is said to have acquired the Grade II-listed super-prime residence last year.
Alex Michelin: How super-prime developments are shaping residential trends
The Valouran CEO talks us through how innovations once reserved for the world’s most luxurious homes are now filtering into the mainstream housing market - and redefining modern living.
Winkworth launches new branch in SW London
Ex-Dexters & Knight Frank agent heads up latest addition to franchise giant's network.
London’s HNW exodus gathers pace as international home-buyers look elsewhere
UK estate agency Hamptons has seen interest from international buyers fall to the lowest level on record, while Henley & Partners reports a tripling of enquiries from wealthy Brits looking to relocate…
Ranked: Britain’s top 20 prime locations for property buyers in 2025
National buying agency Garrington has identified 1,600 great places to live, with postcodes in Hertfordshire, Stirling and Tyne & Wear coming out on top for their 'optimum blend of high living standards,…
In Pictures: Touring the £45mn Spinocchia Freund townhouse at Chelsea Barracks
Georgian-inspired Belgravia super-home comes with a 'hidden' speakeasy, cinema room, outdoor living room & private wellness retreat.
High-end Spanish agency opens flagship store in Marbella
Spain Sotheby's International Realty says its new base will strengthen connections with key luxury markets including Dubai & the UK.
Dubai developer targets price record with new Palm Jumeirah villas
Top-flight Middle Eastern architecture firm Killa Design is working with Swiss billionaire Dr David von Rosen's 25 Degrees to 'push the boundaries of luxury living and craftsmanship.'
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