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Housebuilding starts jump 23% to nearly double 2009’s low-point
The number of starts and completions on new-build homes reached their highest level since 2008 at the end of 2015, rising by 23% in Q4 compared to the same period a year earlier.
Ballymore to sell off ‘landmark’ ground rent portfolio
Ballymore is gearing up to sell off a portfolio of ground rent receipts from 3,654 units across eight of its sites, including phase one of Embassy Gardens in Vauxhall.
Masterplanner sought for Hammersmith makeover
After years of talking, the search has kicked off to find a masterplanner capable of revamping Hammersmith Town Centre.
Halebourne debuts ‘ultra-luxe’ apartment scheme in Berkshire
Halebourne Group has lifted the lid on its forthcoming "ultra-luxe" apartment scheme in gentile Berkshire.
Higher value lots ‘increasingly prevalent’ says auction house
Auction house Allsop raised a chunky £74.8m from its first sale of 2016 (up 38% on last February's £54m), noting a couple of interesting trends in the process.
Sturgeon floats ‘more progressive’ council tax to tap prime homeowners
The owners of high-value homes in Scotland could be hit with significantly higher bills under Nicola Sturgeon's plans to rejig the council tax system.
JLL restructures top-level management team
Current EMEA CEO Christian Ulbrich takes on the role of President
Interior design legend sells up in Mayfair
A-list interior designer Tessa Kennedy has put her Mayfair pied-à-terre up for sale.
£15m Victorian mansion hits the market in Buckinghamshire
A super-rare development opportunity has been brought to market in the middle of Buckinghamshire's green belt.
Depth Charge: Basement planning applications soar in London
The number of basement planning applications has rocketed in London over the last two years, according to new research by Glenigan.
Employers should add commission to holiday pay – Employment Appeal Tribunal
Employers of commission-led teams will need to take total earnings - rather than just basic pay - into account when calculating holiday pay, after a ruling (which is being appealed) by the Employment Appeal…
Number of mortgage products reaches post-recession high
The number of mortgage products available to consumers has increased by over a third in the last year to reach a near-eight-year high, according to Mortgage Advice Bureau.