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Lodha looks to float within 18 months, with big plans for London projects
Mumbai-based mega-developer Lodha is teeing itself up for a major IPO.
West London roads hit by huge increase in HGV traffic
Some minor roads in west London have seen HGV traffic more than double over the last few years, according to the Department of Transport's latest stats.
Another Strand success for Enstar as major expansion plans align
Investment outfit Enstar Capital has just sold a consented 12-unit luxury scheme on the Strand for £12.25m, the firm's third play on the famous thoroughfare.
Octagon launches two new-build villas in Highgate writers’ retreat
New-builds on Highgate's celeb-spangled The Grove are a rare thing, with the majority of properties on the tree-lined avenue being listed, and local residents - Jude Law, Kate Moss, George Michael etc…
Alchemi sells landmark Victoria scheme
Developer Alchemi Group has just sold its giant resi scheme at 33 Horseferry Road (opposite the Home Office) in a deal worth £137m.
London’s latest dinner party boast? The PCL vendors ‘anti-marketing’ their properties
Without wanting to burden you with another buzzphrase, it seems the "anti-marketing" campaign is all the rage in prime central London at the moment.
Prime London sales generating lower stamp duty revenues post-reform
If the government were looking to boost Treasury coffers from the change to stamp duty, it looks as if they'll be sorely mistaken.
Rise of the Renters: Yields tighten as PRS sector blooms
Regional cities outside of London have been the driving force in a significant lift in the number of households in the private rented sector (PRS) over the last decade, says Knight Frank, but yields across…
Cutting affordable housing exemptions for small developments “will heighten the housing crisis”
The High Court's decision this week to strike down exemptions from affordable housing contributions for small developments will heighten the housing crisis, says the Federation of Master Builders...
Almacantar signs up to sponsor RIBA Stirling Prize
London-based developer Almacantar has signed a "major partnership" to sponsor the most prestigious award in British architecture, the RIBA Stirling Prize, for the next three years.
Knight Frank sells £5m Surrey mansion
Knight Frank's Guildford office has just tucked away a rather nice country house deal.
Domestic buyers and new-builds dominate ‘soaring’ West End market
The resi sales market in the West End has "soared" since the election, reports CBRE, with enquiry levels and average values both up by nearly a third.