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Former Penn School in Buckinghamshire goes up for £6m
A well-known former school site in the Chilterns is being offered up as a major development opportunity after closing its gates for the last time over the summer.
Government launches independent review of the Community Infrastructure Levy
Greg Clark and Brandon Lewis have announced an independent review into the the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), led by former British Property Federation boss Liz Peace (pictured), to "ensure communities…
Homeowner house price sentiment reaches record high in the South East
Householders in the South East are the most bullish about future house price growth, say Knight Frank and Markit, as the region's positive outlook surpasses London's by the biggest margin in over a year.
The Waitrose Effect: ‘Exciting times’ for Nine Elms as UK’s first sushi supermarket opens at Embassy Gardens
After stunning the capital with plans for the world's first "Sky Pool", Ballymore has pulled another rabbit out of the proverbial hat at Embassy Gardens - a giant Waitrose serving fresh sushi.
Domestic buyers rise to ‘new level of prominence’ in the London market
The proportion of sales to overseas buyers in London has fallen to 21%, according to Marsh & Parsons, as recent tax changes continue take their toll on international demand.
‘Home of Morse code’ up for £5.5m
Famed as the original "home of Morse code", the former British School of Telegraphy in Earls Court has just come up for sale.
Changing asking price can double length of time to sell
Altering an asking price - either up or down - leads to slower sales, according to some research by GetAgent.
House of the Year #3: Third pair of properties added to architecture prize shortlist
Levring House by Jamie Fobert Architects, a "sophisticated contemporary house on a tight corner site in a central London mews", and Maghera by Mcgonigle McGrath, an "exemplary family house" in County…
Countryside Properties’ profits jump by 93% following Millgate merger
Countryside Properties, which merged with high-value developer Millgate Homes at the beginning of 2014, has announced a 93% jump in operating profits, with revenues rising by 31% in the last financial…
Building Prosperity: The economic contribution of Central London’s construction industry
The City Property Association and Westminster Property Association, which represent some 400 of the capital's top owners, developers and investors, have released a "groundbreaking" report on what the…
US giant signs up with HNW mortgage broker for UK launch
Coldwell Banker's new UK arm, led by Vic Pegna, has signed an exclusive preferred supplier agreement with independent mortgage broker John Charcol.
Full steam ahead for TfL’s property development mega-programme
Transport for London has kicked off the maiden phase of its ginormous property development programme across the capital, submitting plans for sites at Parsons Green, Nine Elms and Northwood.