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Gloomy market brightened by PCL
Knight Frank's latest market update makes for some pretty dark reading as the recession dips deeper than expected in Q2, although prime central London prices continue to rise.
Fears over listed building planning reform
Architects and heritage campaigners have voiced concerns over the Government's consultation on simplifying planning consents for listed buildings (which we reported on last week here).
London still the priciest per square foot
Kensington Palace Gardens is still the most expensive address in the world, according to Savills.
PCL still soaring but uncertainty on the horizon: Knight Frank
PCL prices are 13% higher than the previous market peak in early 2008, but the pace of growth has slowed as uncertainty creeps into the market over proposed tax reforms and the impact of stamp duty, according…
What’s a waterfront location worth?
Waterfront properties can be worth up to 300% more than than their inland equivalents, according to Knight Frank.
Build-your-own luxury holiday home
Sotheby's International has been appointed to manage the sales of six lakeside plots in the Cotswolds, which it's calling "England's answer to The Hamptons," that give buyers the opportunity to design…
Morpheus appoints Steven Blaess to head up in-house resi design team
Super hi-spec resi developer Morpheus has just announced the appointment of Steven Blaess as Creative Director to spearhead the expansion of its design team.
WA Ellis stay positive and report booming development market despite seasonal slowdown
WA Ellis are confident the current groundswell in developments throughout PCL will correct the current supply/demand issues, whilst their lettings team are reporting bidding wars on family homes and healthy…
Land Registry cuts fees
The Land Registry for England and Wales will be cutting its fees by around 10% from 22nd October.
Fees for information services will be £1 lower; scale fees will be £10 less;
Spicerhaart FINE not fine with Fine & Country
The High Court has decided, eventually, that Spicerhaart's FINE brand is a "passing off" of Fine & Country's brand.
Consultation on simplification of Listed Building Consent opens
The Government is seeking views on the simplification of Listed Building Consents (LBC). The Department for Culture Media and Sport has opened a consultation on options for changing the system of LBCs.
New resi development director for Hamptons
Hamptons has expanded its Residential Development and Investment team with the senior appointment of Lesley Stringer as a Director.