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Mayor Khan pursues ‘more control’ over office-to-resi conversions
New figures from City Hall show that since 2013, around 1.5 million square metres of office space could have already been converted into residential units in London using permitted development rights.
Currency ‘advantage’ creates prime opportunity for foreign investors
Brexit-fuelled currency fluctuations have given international investors an opportunity to make a "significant profit" by selling off their prime resi assets in the UK, according to new research.
£22.5m Billionaires’ Row wreck back on the market
One of the last remaining development sites on The Bishops Avenue in north London has become available again.
‘A leap forward for the industry’: Countrywide hits the online button
Just days after the big news about Savills and YOPA, it's Countrywide's turn to make a splash in the (now fairly crowded) online sales arena.
Northacre chief joins Leeds United as Club Director
Super-prime property developer Northacre's Chief Executive Niccoló Barattieri di San Pietro has signed up to Leeds United FC as Director of the Club.
Savills takes a stake in fixed-fee hybrid estate agency
Hybrid estate agency YOPA, which offers fixed fees via an online platform with a network of real-life local agents, has secured £16m in its latest round of funding, including a "substantial amount" from Grosvenor…
Average prices reach record levels in London as rest of England & Wales languishes
A delve into the latest batch of Land Registry data has thrown up some interesting stats, including average prices breaching the £600k mark in Greater London.
Rightmove buys ‘predictive analytics’ outfit for £2m
The Outside View claims to be able predict which properties will come up for sale in the next 180 days
Rare Kensington development opp up for £22m
A pair of walloping great townhouses have come up for sale on Vicarage Gate, offering the scope to create something pretty special in the midst of the Kensington Palace Conservation Area.
Knight Frank Finance launches New Homes Team
Mortgage advisor/broker Knight Frank Finance has just launched a dedicated New Homes team.
‘Chance to create one of London’s finest homes’ up for sale at £24m
A mighty interesting instruction has just hit the books in St John's Wood, billed as "an opportunity to purchase and create one of the finest homes in London".
Leasehold extensions may have just got a lot more expensive
The Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) recently published its decision on leasehold valuations, and it's causing some alarm for many leaseholders.