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Planning permission time extension extended
The Department for Communities and Local Government has confirmed that 2009's temporary provision that allows for the extension of time-limits on unimplemented planning permissions, has been extended for…
High rise plans may be scuppered by Westminster
High rise buildings could be off the menu in Westminster and on the Southbank after Robert Ayton, head of design and conservation at Westminster City Council, told architects that he supports Unesco's…
Centre Point scheme goes back to the drawing board
Almacantar's plans for Centre Point, which include converting the entire main tower into 82 residential apartments, have been rejected by Camden Council.
Big Debate backs high speed rail network
The Planning Summer School's Big Debate came out strongly in favour of not just HS2 between London and Birmingham, but also HS3 and HS4.
What’s Weibo? China’s Twitter offers opportunities for UK luxury property
A new social media marketing service has been launched that claims to help luxury brands reach affluent Chinese consumers directly using China’s insanely popular version of Twitter, Weibo.
Elle Decoration British Design Awards 2012
Following the announcement of this year's 30 nominees, Anna Bastiaenen brings you a selection of some of the outstanding designs that are in the running to snap up one of these prestigious awards.
September stock at highest level since 2008 – Hamptons
The stock of property available for sale is 10% higher than this time last year, and is at its highest point going into September since 2008 according to the latest Hamptons.
Forecast: 36% shortfall in London property supply to 2021
Knight Frank's London Development 2012 report predicts that demand for London property will continue to outstrip supply over the next decade, despite a glut of shiny new developments slated for completion…
Estate Agents ignored over Property Misdescriptions and Estate Agents Act changes
So the Property Misdescriptions Act has been repealed and the Estate Agents Act has been amended.
Art Vs. Property on Cork Street
The two stellar asset classes of our troubled times are running a pitched battle down the length of one of Mayfair's finest streets.
Native Land and Grosvenor award Alpha Place contract
Native Land and Grosvenor have awarded a £50m construction contract to Sir Robert McAlpine to deliver their Alpha Place scheme on Chelsea Manor Street, London.
Green light for Farrell’s £8bn Earls Court vision
Hammersmith & Fulham (H&F) Council’s planning applications committee has approved the proposal for outline planning permission for the £8bn redevelopment of 57 acres of land at West Kensington and Earls…