Miscellanea
All new homes must have an EV charging point from next year
New homes, office blocks and supermarkets buildings - and many major renovations - in England must include charging facilities for electric cars.
Boutique Westminster scheme awarded new ‘healthy building’ standard
Navana Property Group's One Palace Place is the first resi development in the world to receive IMMUNE accreditation
Watch: ‘World’s wealthiest dog’ instructs agents to sell Miami mansion
A dog called Gunther VI is probably not selling a Miami mansion once owned by Madonna. But top-end brokers at Compass Realty are playing ball with the long-running stunt.
Macklowe art collection on course to smash global records
A set of masterpieces owned by the real estate tycoon Harry Macklowe and his ex-wife Linda netted a huge $676m in New York last night.
FT: The oldest asset class of all still dominates modern wealth
Writing for the FT, Rana Foroohar explains why so much global wealth is still tied up in bricks and mortar, and the 'troubling' ramifications.
‘We need to adopt a radical mindset, and fast’: Four thoughts on COP26 from the prime resi industry
Four luxury property industry insiders - a buying agent, two estate agents and a property developer - share their thoughts on COP26, sustainability in the resi sector, and how business leaders can make…
‘Phenomenal’ Spink project up for sale in Kensington
11,000 square foot creation on Pitt Street was a flagship project for Mike Spink’s revered development firm.
Careers platform aims to encourage more young people into property
Property Needs You has been developed by 12 of the UK’s biggest real estate firms, who are working towards greater diversity and inclusion in the sector.
Chestertons builds Dubai resi team; launches new office in Asia
216-year-old agency confirms strategic appointments in Dubai, including a new head of agency, and the brand’s first foray into Cambodia
A seller’s market snapshot: fail to prepare, prepare to fail
Lawyer Annabel Dean shares some practical tips for those looking to compete in this most challenging of markets…
Battersea Power Station finally comes off heritage at risk register
Three decades after first being added to Historic England’s watchlist, the Grade II* ‘icon’ is officially no longer deemed to be endangered.
Land Registry to bump up fees
The Land Registry is to increase its land registration fees next year.