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Strutt & Parker boosts development and planning team
Strutt & Parker has appointed Guy Jenkinson as head of business development and client relationships of its development and planning team in Cambridge.
Is this the most undervalued postcode in London’s West End?
The prime districts on Hyde Park's northern border have been identified as "the most undervalued in London's West End", with average values between 20% and 40% lower than in neighbouring areas.
Record results for Savills despite ‘weak’ UK resi market
Savills has posted a 16% rise in annual pre-tax profits as a strong performance by the commercial arm offset tough times on the resi front.
PCL price expectations turn down as valuations stretch the fundamentals – RICS
"The challenges facing the top end of the capital’s property market are clearly visible" says the RICS, as its latest survey of chartered surveyors shows expectations of price growth in prime central…
Planning approvals nudge up as permitted developments soar
16% more applications for prior approval under permitted development rights went through in the last quarter of 2015 compared to the same period a year earlier, with over 80% of these being nodded through…
The Fashion of Height: London’s tall building pipeline hits 436
Since this time last year, another 119 tall buildings have been added to London's development pipeline, bringing the total number of 20+ storey structures planned up to 436.
Average new-build service charge rises to £2,777
Service charges are on the up across the UK, according to a new survey, which also points out a massive gap between how much new-build owners pay compared to those with older properties.
Important Richmond ‘Maids of Honour’ house goes up for sale
The Grade I listed row of houses on the south west side of Richmond Green is quite possibly the finest Georgian terrace in the country, and arguably the best of this beautiful bunch has just hit…
TfL withdraws Parsons Green plans after ‘premature’ application
Plans for the redevelopment of Transport for London's 1.
Cash buyers behind a third of £1m-plus sales
It's been estimated that around one in three £1m+ properties sold in England & Wales over the last five years were paid for in cash.
New-build crisis predicted as ‘volatile’ stock floods Inner London
A high-profile investment firm has joined the chorus of commentators voicing concerns over the fate of new-build schemes in "heavily-saturated" parts of the capital.
JLL brings in hospitality expert to amp up serviced apartment offering
JLL has decided to make a play for the burgeoning serviced apartment sector, hiring a top name to lead a dedicated new team.