Chancellor to borrow an extra £2bn to boost housebuilding
Philip Hammond promises to build a million new homes by 2020; opens brownfield sites to development
Unblocking The Pipelines: Why the Chancellor’s planning reforms are long overdue
Enough of planning constipation; the system could do with a dose of ‘Montezuma's revenge’, says Trevor Abrahmsohn...
Hallelujah, at last planning reforms and not a moment too soon. Well done George!
Khan lays out fast-track planning route to boost affordable housing
SPG confirms new 'threshold approach'
RBKC dishes out record number of planning enforcement notices
RBKC's Planning Enforcement Team has been out in force in 2014, issuing an unprecedented number of notices on developments right across the borough.
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Mapped: Comparing values & performance across Prime Central London
From Bayswater to Westminster, this is how London’s top neighbourhoods are stacking up in 2025.
Knight Frank launches new Windsor office
Agency looks to boost presence in the Home Counties with latest addition to its network.
Rumourmill: Treasury considers Mansion Tax with CGT on high-value homes
The Chancellor is reportedly looking into charging Capital Gains Tax on top-end homes, and/or the prospect of an annual levy on the most expensive properties.
Prime Purchase recruits well-known Home Counties buying agent
Mark Crampton has returned to the Savills-owned buying agency.
Ranked: The cost of buying, owning & selling a $2mn property around the world
New research goes beyond the listing price to reveal the true cost of a high-value residence, from Singapore to London.
In Pictures: Residence One project in Knightsbridge ‘sets a new benchmark for mews living’
Reworked freehold property on Ennismore Gardens Mews is being pitched at £8.35mn.
Savills hires ex-Strutts director to head Guildford resi sales
Ed Boden previously spent eight years at Strutt & Parker, where he ran the South Kensington and Chelsea branches.
Rumourmill: Reeves mulls new property levy to replace stamp duty
Treasury said to be weighing charge on £500k+ homes, with council tax overhaul also on the table.
Savills names new head of global residential development consultancy
Branded residences specialist Louis Keighley has stepped up to lead the London-based division after nine years with the firm.
Landmark Westminster office block with development potential sells for £245mn
Queen Anne's Mansions is currently home to the Ministry of Justice; its new owner is 'exploring all potential avenues for the site’s future.'
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London rental supply has ‘improved materially’
'The London lettings market remained red hot in July,' says Foxtons, although price inflation 'remains measured'.