Properties
Berkeley posts whopping results
Profits at "Britain's best housebuilder," Berkeley Group, have rocketed by over 40% over the last six months, whilst the Group's revenues have ballooned by nearly 70% to £686m, according to the company's …
Battersea Power Station resi sales to start next month
Battersea Power Station is "on track to begin construction in the summer and to begin hand over of Phase One to the new owners in 2016,” with residential sales slated to kick-off in Asia in January and i…
Knight Frank expands in Belgravia with George Trollope acquisition
Knight Frank has acquired the resi estate agency side of Belgravia's George Trollope, bringing the total number of KF offices in London to 19
More buyers after “homes with benefits”
Demand for properties with income has soared by 50%, according to Fine & Country, as buyers look to supplement their earnings and boost pension pots.
Battersea Power Station plans to be approved by Christmas
Is it finally going to happen? After many, many years and almost as many non-starting schemes, it looks like Battersea Power Station may actually be developed. And soon
Hudson’s Heritage Awards: The Winners
Owners of many of Britain's finest estates turned out in force at last night's Hudson's Heritage Awards at Goldsmith's Hall in London
Land Registry data out; £1m+ volumes up and some monster deals in West London
All the latest juicy data from the Land Registry is out, showing the number of properties sold in England and Wales for over £1m in August 2012 was up 12% to 843 from 753 in the same month last year.
Treasure houses and the art of diplomacy
Britain's heritage is its most valuable asset, says William Cash as he continues to explore the wealth of culture in our listed buildings and country houses. Read Part One here
Can Ed Vaizey save Britain’s heritage?
The Government must stop sidelining our heritage industry; it's why people visit Britain, says William Cash (part one of two)
Oakvest submits “responsible” Grosvenor Gardens plans; spending £7m on facade alone
Reputedly where the Queen Mother was born, Grosvenor Gardens House in Belgravia is set to undergo a right royal restoration, with comprehensive plans currently being submitted by prime developer Oakvest
Made in Chelsea: Aylesford International flogs £40m in a month
Flurry of heavyweight deals
Oracle makes Eastern European HNWs feel at home in Hampstead
One of prime property's newest names, Oracle Capital Group, launched its flagship luxury development in London in partnership with Harrison Varma last night