Battle against mega-basements ‘has been won’ says RBKC (but not everyone agrees)
RBKC to scrap permitted development rights for basements
RBKC has made a borough-wide article direction to remove permitted development rights in relation to basements.
Third London borough to clamp down on mega-basements
Islington is on the verge of following Westminster and RBKC in toughening up its planning rules to deal with a surge in subterranean development.
Is Islington about to ban mega-basements too?
Just a week after the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea claimed victory in an "historic battle" against mega-basements, another London council is eyeing up a subterranean crackdown.
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Agency rolls out new service line offering centralised 'support hub' for domestic and private international investors.
Native Land lines up next super-prime play with Belgravia acquisition
Rare half-acre freehold secured for amenity-rich luxury resi scheme designed by Pilbrow & Partners.
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Harwood Advisory recruits Knight Frank’s Collier
PCL specialist Marc Collier has joined Sami Robertson's boutique property firm.
UK Sotheby’s reports £1.63bn in sales as cash buyers dominate
Big-brand brokerage saw revenue rise 87% in 2025, with activity 'anchored by financially robust buyers'.
Sales launch at boutique Marylebone resi scheme
The developer is preparing to roll out further projects in Notting Hill and Mayfair in 2026 and 2027.
My Property Career: Quickfire Q&A with Gary Hersham
Recruitment guru Barry Collins chats with prime resi industry leaders & entrepreneurs, distilling decades of experience & career highlights into 60 seconds.
Interview: Mark Harvey on the strategy behind Knight Frank’s next phase of global growth
The agency’s international chief discusses doubling down on key wealth hubs, reshaping partnerships and targeting new lifestyle markets - plus why London remains at the top of the global property map.
Rare new-build mews trio to launch in Kensington
Tedworth and Strutt & Parker instructed on three-house Lexham Mews scheme.
Two new signings for PCL brokerage Park Lord
Katie Gee and Adam Shabatai have both joined the Mayfair-based firm this year.
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