Future Homes Standard: The impact on build costs, supply chains & land values
Higher build costs to adhere to the government’s stricter energy requirements are already being factored into land bids, writes Lydia Mclaren...

Lydia Mclaren is Research Analyst at Savills
Government pitches a ‘major scaling up’ of custom & self-built homes
30-40,000 custom and self-build (CSB) homes could and should be built in the UK each year, says Richard Bacon, in a report that rails against "houses designed by accountants".
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Government to launch a mandatory new-build homes watchdog
The Housing Minister has promised to create a New Homes Ombudsman for new house-builders
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Sustainable Gains: On the future of green buildings
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Big-brand luxury property brokerage launches ‘flagship’ West London office
UK Sotheby’s International Realty has opened a fifth branch in the capital, setting up shop with a strong team on Kensington Church Street.
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‘Britain’s most daring property developer’ to race in 14,500km motor rally
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Mayfair resident ordered to undo unlawful basement works at historic townhouse
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Imposing Berkshire school site pitched for sale with resi potential
'Opportunities of this scale and heritage rarely come to market,' says Knight Frank.
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Former Berkeley Group sales boss joins Harding Green
Radhika Bedford previously ran sales for Berkeley's St George brand in North London.
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Knight Frank boosts billionaire division with Head of Global Private Capital
International property consultancy rolls out new strategy to 'align its capabilities across super-prime residential, global capital markets & capital advisory.'
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Lomond swoops on Central London lettings agency Draker
Property services giant adds well-known boutique firm to its burgeoning portfolio.
Lendlease confirms ‘late stage’ negotiations for major Crown Estate JV
Elephant Park, Silvertown & Euston over-site developer is looking to 'accelerate the release of capital from international development through capital partnering'.
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