Get cracking if you want to build big in Westminster…
There's only a narrow window of opportunity to submit an application and have it determined under the existing City Plan, warn agents and architects
Westminster faces more tough questions over links with developers
'Ousted' councillors accuse troubled Tory-led council of more planning shenanigans
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Government moves to take a more ‘muscular’ role in forcing developers to build on sites more quickly
Sajid Javid calls for "use it or lose it" planning permissions and more compulsory purchase orders to dissuade developers from "land-banking"
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Westminster unveils ambitious 20-year housing plan; confirms move to block new mansions & skyscrapers
Westminster Council has published a raft of new policies designed to make the Prime Central London borough more liveable, better for businesses, and more sustainable, opening its City Plan 2019-2040 up…
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International Women’s Day 2025: A note to my younger self
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‘A transformative project for London’: The Whiteley’s spectacular grand opening, in pictures
£1.5bn West London scheme arrives in style with lavish 600-guest party; ushers in 'new era' for Queensway.
Fleetwood Mac legend’s London penthouse goes up for sale
Beauchamp Estates is expecting 'global interest' in the late Christine McVie's residence on Eaton Place.
New private office offers ‘closed-loop’ property service in prime markets
Ben Sloane, formerly of House Collective, teams up with ex-KPMG & PwC man Richard Morris on new London-based venture, The 38 Group.
Former Engel & Völkers chief joins Spain Sotheby’s International Realty
Vivium-owned luxury real estate firm brings in Sven Odia as Executive Chairman, as some ambitious expansion plans take shape.
Liam Bailey: Eight key themes from The Wealth Report 2025
The Editor of Knight Frank's flagship research publication, Liam Bailey, summarises some of the big trends & ideas featured in this year's Wealth Report - from American domination and shifts in global…
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Foxtons confirms soaring sales revenue & profit
Following a torrid week in the press, high-profile agency claims 'significant market share gains' & reiterates 'commitment to an inclusive, professional and respectful culture' in annual update to investors.
What $1mn buys where: How prime residential buying power has shifted in the last decade
Knight Frank flags a remarkable shift in London's fortunes on the global luxury property stage.
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Behind the Schemes: Delivering a ‘groundbreaking’ sustainable super-home in Knightsbridge
Leroy Smith of luxury design firm Rigby & Rigby talks us through a trailblazing project in Prime Central London.
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