Construction
£2bn New Covent Garden redevelopment set for summer start
The joint venture behind the transformation of the ginormous New Covent Garden Market site in Nine Elms has just gone unconditional, meaning that work could begin on site as soon as this summer.
Green Party pledges to cut VAT on housing repairs
The Green Party has offered up one of the property industry's most-demanded policy changes: a cut to VAT on housing repairs and renovations.
48% of London basement builds fail safety checks
Almost half of domestic basement projects across Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea, and parts of Westminster failed unannounced safety checks during a two-day crackdown by the Health and…
When Accidents Happen: Preventing and resolving damage to valuable fixtures and fittings
Ugly disputes can often arise when a contractor causes damage to valuable fixtures and fittings during a high-end renovation project.
K&C Digs In: Eight basement developments stopped in a single day
RBKC Council is digging in over rogue basement development, slapping stop notices on eight projects in a single day on Tuesday.
Tall Storeys: Big spike in London high-rise construction
New stats have shown there are currently 263 buildings over 20 storeys either proposed, approved or under construction within Greater London, up from 236 at the same point last year.
Green House: Belgravia refurb becomes first listed building to hit BREEAM Outstanding
A Grade II listed home on Ebury Street, Belgravia, has won BRE's BREEAM Residential Award after becoming the first listed building in the UK to achieve the highest possible "Outstanding" rating for its…
McCloud’s HAB moves into the luxury market
Kevin McCloud's HAB Housing has landed planning approval from the Vale of White Horse District Council for its first luxury resi development: Five houses just outside Oxford that "will embody the company’s…
TfL partners up for resi-led project in Southwark
TfL has teamed up with Development Securities to transform a one-acre site between the South Bank and Elephant and Castle.
Southwark station back in the day
Cut Out The Middle Man: How developers can deliver contracts on time and on budget
Developers will need to ensure they are implementing strategies so they remain competitive and profitable throughout the rough period ahead.
Housebuilding jumps by 10%
The number of new homes being built across the country has risen to its highest tally since 2007, according to the latest government stats.
137,010 new homes were started in 2014;
Clivedale appoints design & build team to Marylebone scheme
Clivedale Properties - a UK branch of Indiabulls - is forging ahead with its resi development of Colliers' old offices on Marylebone Lane, handing the design and build gig to McAleer & Rushe.