Format: News
Government’s new national design code & Office for Place aim to ‘bring back beauty’
The Government has published a new set of national design standards for property developments, formally introducing the word "beauty" into planning rules for the first time.
Green light for M&G’s mixed-use project in Fitzrovia
The Stiff + Trevillion-designed redevelopment of 247 Tottenham Court Road will deliver eight new apartments and lots of office space.
£27m sales flurry at Almacantar’s Centre Point
Developer reports a strong start to the year at its landmark West End scheme, which has delivered 82 apartments including a £55m penthouse, as purchasers ‘take a long-term view of London’s luxury…
Jenrick signs off Mayor Khan’s London Plan; calls on Boroughs to go further
"You still have a very long way to go to meet London’s full housing need," Housing Minister Robert Jenrick told London Mayor Sadiq Khan, "something your plan clearly and starkly fails to achieve."
Connells signs ‘landmark’ five-year property portal deal
Connells, which is in the process of buying a majority stake in Countrywide Plc, has signed a "landmark" five-year agreement with Zoopla, setting itself up as the property portal's first "innovation partner".
Outer London’s top 10 retail-to-resi development hotspots
Planning changes have opened the door to the creation of over 16,ooo new homes across the capital's various "town centre" locations, says estate agency KFH, as it identifies London's top 10 areas for retail-to-residential…
Meet Sam, the real estate robot…
German agency recruits a 1.7m droid to add a 'more personal touch' to virtual viewings.
Weekly Showcase: Ten featured prime resi listings
Each week, LonRes highlights a selection of properties currently available to buy and rent, from Prime Central London uber-pads to country retreats.
Silver screen star in East Sheen seeks £7m
‘Enchanting’ 5,000 square foot pile on Fife Road starred in the classic 1955 movie Value for Money with Diana Dors.
Ten years on, here’s what Nick Candy would do differently at One Hyde Park…
In a rare interview, luxury property developer Nick Candy has revealed what he would do differently at One Hyde Park, if the project were being delivered today.
Investec names new Head of Real Estate
Mark Bladon is stepping up to replace Gary Dobson, who is retiring after 32 years with Investec.
New head of Build to Rent at Knight Frank
Jonny Stevenson takes over the role vacated by Peter Wyatt, who has left to join Pitmore.