Construction
‘Game-changing’ fast-track service launches for luxury property projects
RedBook Agency says its new offering – limited to a select number of large-scale, high-value schemes each year – can cut delivery timelines by up to 30%.
Ranked: The world’s most expensive cities to build a home
Geneva & London are the priciest places for property developers, according to new analysis by Arcadis.
Rockwell hits construction milestone at ‘landmark’ SW London scheme
The first completions at the 3.2-acre Hurlingham Waterfront project are due later this year.
Resi developers ‘pivot’ to grey-belt projects as planning reforms ‘ignite enthusiasm’
Surveys by both Savills & Knight Frank point to rising residential development activity this year, although land values dipped in Q1.
RICS launches retrofit guide for home-owners
Building on the new Residential Retrofit Standard, this guide provides 'in-depth information on all aspects of making homes more energy efficient.'
Will developers accelerate applications amid planning reforms & rate cuts?
The government's heavy focus on housing delivery, coupled with the decline in finance costs, should create new opportunities in the resi development market, explains Anna Ward.
New-build super-home project in London achieves ‘unprecedented’ air quality
Spectacular PCL scheme 'sets a new standard for luxury property development...that prioritises the invisible elements of design'.
Behind the Schemes: Delivering a ‘groundbreaking’ sustainable super-home in Knightsbridge
Leroy Smith of luxury design firm Rigby & Rigby talks us through a trailblazing project in Prime Central London.
RICS moves to set AI guidelines as industry undergoes ‘transformation’
'As AI continues to reshape surveying practices, it is essential to ensure that its use remains transparent, reliable, and aligned with professional standards,' says organisation.
One Hyde Park residents sue over alleged defects
Corroded pipes could cost £35mn to repair, suggest lawyers for super-prime Knightsbridge home-owners.
Key launches, challenges & trends in London’s new homes market
Sales are proving strongest for build-complete homes, and nearly a third of developers are expecting stronger reservation volumes in 2025, reports Anna Ward.
Net zero & historic buildings: 7 key unknowns & 6 important questions for policy-makers
Improving the energy-efficiency of older homes is a vital part of the march to lower carbon emissions & combatting climate change.