Properties
Hitchcox to roll out yoo branded developments across Asia
Niseko, Japan - yoo Design Studio
Elle Macpherson's favourite developer, John Hitchcox's yoo, has unveiled plans to roll out a series of branded residences throughout Asia.
Dear George: Please drop VAT on home improvements and get the economy moving
As the Chancellor prepares to deliver his Budget next week, Trevor Abrahmsohn beseeches him to help a vital part of the property sector...
Things looking up for King’s Observatory plans
One of South West London's most important buildings - the Grade I-listed King's Observatory in Richmond's Old Deer Park - looks destined to become a seven-bedroom, 18,500 square foot luxury home if planners…
Boris floats Royal Docks “floating village” idea
Boris Johnson has revealed a plan to turn London's Royal Docks into the UK's largest "floating village," one and a half times the size of Green Park.
Deloitte mApps London developments
Deloitte Real Estate is launching a new app for property investors, developers and owners, which features an interactive map outlining development activity across the capital.
Parklife: One Cornwall Terrace goes for £80m
A company controlled by the entrepreneur Marcus Cooper has reportedly bought one of London's most expensive terraced houses - a Grade I listed mansion on Cornwall Terrace overlooking Regent's Park with…
Great Portland Estates bags £37m Portman Sq block
Great Portland Estates has bought 1-9 Orchard Court, which makes up the entire Eastern block of Portman Square, W1, from Rosanna Holdings Limited, for £37m (£775 psf).
2007-2013: A field guide to London’s property development trends
What a difference five years makes, says Londonewcastle COO Robert Soning, as he casts a critical eye over the sea change in London's new developments...
Heritage! The Battle for Britain’s Past
It feels as if we've always cherished the ruins of our stately homes, great abbeys, castles and ancient monuments. Yet our love affair with historic buildings is relatively recent.
Central London development market booms as sales rocket 50% in a year
Heightened activity in last year's Central London development market has propelled sales and construction to hit some heady post-crisis peaks, according to Jones Lang LaSalle, with further strong performance…
Boris launches database of development opps; Invites developers to “bombard” him with great ideas
London Mayor Boris Johnson has announced the launch of a "GLA Land Assets Database" today, in a bid for greater amounts of public land to be released for development.
Scotland’s greatest estate to be broken up
Scotland's most expensive estate, the Spott Estate in East Lothian, is to be broken up after failing to find a buyer.