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Planning system ‘on the brink’ as under-resourcing thwarts development
Britain's planning system is "on the brink", warns a new report by the British Property Federation and GL Hearn, as the number of major applications (of 10 or more dwellings) tumbles and determination…
Sales get off to flyer down at BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre redeveloper Stanhope has reported a strong start to sales at the massive £1bn scheme, a good six months before the official launch.
Time Out launches property search section with Rightmove
Property portal Rightmove has partnered up with Time Out to target London home-hunters.
Office-to-resi permitted development becomes a permanent fixture
2013's temporary measure allowing unused office space to be converted to residential use has been made a permanent fixture.
New Head of Research for Carter Jonas
Carter Jonas has recruited a new Head of Research from Knight Frank.
Darren Yates was formerly a partner at Knight Frank, where he worked as head of global capital markets research.
Finchatton unveils new Knightsbridge scheme
One of the biggest names in super-prime development has taken the covers off its latest project, a boutique new-build in the middle of Knightsbridge Village.
Prime Recce: The five micro-markets of Marylebone
One of the trickiest of districts to get one's head around, the 200 or so acres of streets, squares and high streets that form Marylebone are actually five distinct micro-markets, each with their own…
Knight Frank boosts City and East Development team
Knight Frank City and East has bolstered its resi development department with the addition of Peter Robinson as Associate.
Over a third of available prime London stock reduced from original asking
New stats have revealed some pretty chunky - and widespread - price cuts going on at the top of the market.
Dog Houses: Central London tenants’ £25,000 pet-premium
"30% of all tenants seeking a London flat to let are dog owners," claims lettings specialist EJ Harris, and there aren't enough pet-friendly residences to go around.
Cameron calls for ‘a national crusade’ to get homes built
"Councils must produce local plans for new homes in their area by 2017 – or the government will ensure those plans are produced for them."
Merchant Land gets to work on new Marylebone scheme
Investor and developer Merchant Land has started on site at OneTwentyFour, a new boutique resi scheme on Seymour Place in Marylebone.