Miscellanea
RICS calls for ‘urgent action’ to decarbonise UK’s built environment
Commitment to green building practices has been 'lacking' over the last 12 months, warns influential trade body.
Homes in National Parks command a 25% price premium
Higher property values are the result of both increased desirability and restricted supply, says Nationwide.
‘Nature is not merely an accessory’: Exploring the growing impact of biophilic building design
'Embracing biophilic design emerges as our best opportunity for fostering sustainable, liveable spaces,' says Chris Dietz of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World as he celebrates nature's comeback…
RBKC seeks views on ‘revitalising’ Earl’s Court Road
A consultation on the future of the west London thoroughfare closes on Monday.
Major mortgage lenders back ‘greenprint’ for eco-minded property finance
Linking long-term loans to properties rather than people could promote more energy-efficient retrofits, argue lenders.
Acadata deal adds up for major surveying firm
E.surv acquires longstanding property research company as part of 'wider data strategy'.
Chris Dietz: How dark sky initiatives can enhance property values & quality of life
Dark Sky Communities are redefining urban living by reducing light pollution, says the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World boss - boosting property values, slashing energy costs, and generally improving…
Rightmove ‘experiments’ with AI-powered location tool
'We’re exploring a number of ways we can help agents and home-movers through AI technology,' says property portal.
Agency ties up England’s biggest land sale of the last 30 years
The Wildlife Trusts have agreed to acquire the 9,500-acre Rothbury Estate, which has been in the Percy family for seven centuries.
Making Sense of Sustainability: New frameworks aim to improve home & historic building retrofits
Three new sets of guidance - including a new standard from the RICS - attempt to clarify & formalise the emergent multi-billion-pound residential retrofit industry.
Housing Minister reaffirms commitment to regulate estate agents
The Government has promised to bring in long-awaited RoPA rules 'in due course'.
Meriam Lock-Necrews on putting homes at the heart of Battersea Power Station’s redevelopment
Two years after the regenerated Battersea Power Station opened, BPSDC's Head of Residential shares insights into how the project created a sought-after residents' experience within a new mixed-use neighbourhood