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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.
Foxtons marks ‘solid performance across all business areas’ despite profit dip
London estate agency Foxtons has reported a 4.1% increase in its group revenue in 2015 to £149.8m, although its operating profits sank by 2.6% to £41m.
Morpheus unveils penthouse at Six Senses’ debut European resi scheme
London-based design house Morpheus has lifted the lid on the show penthouse at Six Senses Residences Courchevel, the luxury hotel brand's first resi effort anywhere in Europe.
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.
Stamp duty deadline drives a ‘flurry of activity’ in prime London
Demand for £1m+ properties in prime London has "risen from the dead" in advance of April's SDLT changes, says online estate agency eMoov after trawling through listings on Rightmove and Zoopla.
Building Blocks: Assessing the current landscape for SME developers
These are the companies most likely to bring change and innovation to the sector, but how are small and medium-sized developers faring in the current market?
Coldwell Banker opens up in Notting Hill
US luxury real estate broker Coldwell Banker has opened up a new outlet - its third in London - in Notting Hill.
High-profile north London mansion to go under the hammer
A sprawling mansion on Winchmore Hill's star-studded Broad Walk is going up for auction later this month with a guide price of £5.5m.
London Housing Commission calls for radical ‘devolution deal’
Without a significant transfer of powers, the Greater London Authority and all 33 boroughs are only going to be able to deliver about 25,000 new homes a year, the London Housing Commission has concluded.