“Developers are using culture as a Trojan horse in their planning battles”
Housebuilders appropriate art to sell luxury homes at the expense of local artists and communities. But now there’s a fightback over "artwashing", writes Anna Minton
Just 2% of the public trust developers – Grosvenor
Major new survey reveals that public trust in the UK planning system is 'almost non-existent'; GBI describes results as a 'significant wake-up call', pledges to help drive some industry-wide changes
Ease planning rules to allow lockdown-hit hotels to be converted to resi, says top agency
"Looking at redevelopment options [rather than re-opening after lockdown] may be a far more realistic and rewarding route for a few hotel owners," says Colliers, as it calls for an extension to permitted…
Planning nod for Malins’ Greenwich police-to-resi project
The Metropolitan Police's former "married quarters" site in Greenwich will be transformed into 29 warehouse-style apartments.
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Knight Frank’s van Straubenzee named ‘property adviser of the year’ at wealth industry awards
Joint-global head of the agency's Private Office saw off competition from seven other high-profile names at the 2023 Spear's Awards.
UAE real estate giant buys UK developer London Square
Aldar Properties says its first acquisition outside of the MENA region provides 'a meaningful foothold in the diverse and dynamic London property market,' with financial heft that will give London Square…
Strutt & Parker appoints new Heads of Sales in PCL
Agne Karazuite and Ed Boden have taken on new roles in Chelsea and South Kensington.
London’s super-rich turn to rental homes as ‘rival wealth hubs’ entice billionaire buyers
Fresh analysis by luxury estate agency Beauchamp Estates looks into the wealth and lifestyles of the global super-rich.
£60mn townhouse sale reported at Chelsea Barracks
Significant sale 'demonstrates that despite ongoing economic uncertainty London remains top of the list for the world’s global buyers,' says Knight Frank.
Fulham artists’ studios with potential offered for sale for first time in 60 years
The five artists' studios in SW6 have 'scope for a range of potential future uses,' says Savills.
Third.i recruits CBRE director to lead major acquisition drive
Rachel Mason will be in charge of identifying new investment opps in London and across the UK for the Australian developer, as it targets a billion-pound pipeline.
From strategic hires to the rise of self-employed agents: Andrew Deverell-Smith on the real estate recruitment trends to watch
Is it time to hunker down or level up? Recruitment guru explains how top property firms are taking different approaches to challenging market conditions.
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