Depression is more common in the suburbs than in city centres - new research
Study led by Yale University and using three decades of data from Denmark 'provides no support for the continued expansion of car-dependent, suburban single-family housing areas if planners want to mitigate mental health issues and climate change'
Karen Chen, Donnelley Postdoctoral Associate in Geography, Yale University; Stephan Barthel, Principal Researcher of Urban Sustainability, Stockholm University
Countering the conspiracy theories: The case for the 15-minute city
Conspiracy theorists have suggested some kind of global authoritarian plot, but there is a compelling argument for centring projects around walkability and community in the post-pandemic era, says Ballymore's…
By James Boyce
Crown Estate offers a peach of a resi development opportunity in the City
St Dunstan's House on Fetter Lane - a stonking development site in central London with planning for conversion from offices into 76 luxury residential apartments - has been put on the market by the Crown …
By Prime Resi
Housebuilder to challenge Gove’s design-driven planning call in court
Berkeley Group is reportedly questioning whether the DLUHC is in its rights to refuse a development because of 'bad design without any reasoning or indeed without referring to any evidence.'
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Super-rich buyers circle as Caudwell’s £2bn Mayfair scheme takes shape
Luxury developer updates on progress as landmark project moves to advanced phase of construction.
Deal sealed on ‘exquisite’ £27.5mn Clarges Mayfair apartment
Knight Frank secures sale of extra-special dual-aspect unit in 'iconic' super-prime scheme opposite Green Park.
Construction starts on REDD’s ‘ultra-luxury’ Kensington Palace Gardens project
Grade II* listed London mansion is being transformed into a set of top-end apartments by a world-class team.
Australian luxury property big-hitters team up with former Knight Frank partner for new private office venture
Based in the Asia Pacific and the Middle East regions, Origin Private Office has already transacted on over US$100mn worth of prime property, and is advising on a branded resi development project.
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Investor swoops on South Ken apartment block
London is offering 'great value' right now, says firm.
Luxury agency adds new sales director in Knightsbridge
Anna Isajenkowa has joined United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty from Savills.
Talking Heads: What does the end of non-dom status mean for the prime property market?
As Britain's 225-year-old 'non-dom' tax regime faces abolition, we asked prime resi insiders about the potential impact on the property market and their businesses.
By PrimeResi
Mayfair mews project secures £6.5mn loan
Developer plans a 'transformative' redevelopment of the house on Mount Row, funded by a big-ticket loan from CapitalRise.
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In Pictures: Handelsman’s Manhattan Loft Gardens penthouse seeks £17.5mn
Visionary property developer's 40th-floor home 'is a rare gem in the London luxury property market that stands out thanks to its awe-inspiring views and unique architectural brilliance,' says Becky Fatemi…
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Savills creates London-based Caribbean desk
Tom Vickery is leading the latest addition to the firm's global residential department.
By PrimeResi
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