Developments
Project Blue Monday: Construction work begins on Chelsea Barracks
After eight years of preparation, speculation, and even a royal intervention, it's been reported that construction work has finally begun at the 13-acre Chelsea Barracks site on Chelsea Bridge Road.
Government updates development appraisal tool
The Homes & Communities Agency's free development appraisal tool - a site specific cashflow spreadsheet that assesses the viability of a scheme - has been updated to a newer, shinier version.
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 valu…
Ronson’s Riverwalk scheme tops out
Yesterday was topping out day for Ronson Capital Partners' "organically-shaped" Riverwalk scheme in Westminster, which has already sold 65% of its 116 apartments off-plan.
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.
Newcourt hones in on Surrey’s Golden Triangle
Luxury developer Newcourt Residential has upped sticks to a shiny new HQ in Surrey as part of its ambitious expansion plans.
Capco rides high as portfolio soars in value
Capital and Counties saw the value of its vast property portfolio increase by 22% in 2014, from £2.3bn in 2013 to a massive £3bn.
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London Square launches in Teddington
Resi developer London Square is putting the finishing touches to the marketing suite for its new scheme in Teddington, SW London, which launches on Friday.
Notting Hill mews teams up for mass roof extension
What's thought to be London's biggest ever joint extension scheme is currently being weighed up by planners in west London.
Square Bay and Adam win big Bath housing consent
Adam Architecture and developer Square Bay have landed permission to build 204 homes on the edge of World Heritage City and leading light of regional prime resi price growth, Bath
Another Piccadilly office-to-mansion approval for the Reubens
Property barons David and Simon Reuben - owners of the old In and Out Club, Connaught House on Mount Street, Millbank Tower and 5 Hertford Street - have landed planning consent to convert a Piccadilly …