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Government bans combustible materials on high-rise homes – giving councils powers to strip private buildings
Local authorities to carry out "emergency remediation work" on residential buildings over 18 metres. "Private building owners must pay for this work now or they should expect to pay more later," warns Housing Secretary
Government launches new Building Safety Regulator; demands ‘immediate action’ from building owners
Robert Jenrick's Housing Ministry says it is "committed to delivering the biggest change in building safety for a generation"; threatens to name-and-shame non-compliant building owners.
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".
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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‘Almost mythical’ Chelsea estate could be worth £250mn-plus, says luxury broker
Nest Seekers International’s Ali Khadir weighs in on significance - and speculative value - of landmark property in SW3, as billionaire owner voices disillusionment with UK.
Charted: The evolution of London’s prime property market, 2000-2025
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Luxury property brokerage adds two more big-hitters in PCL
Alex Bourne & Danny Daniel join United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty, the latest additions to its growing team in the capital.
Non-dom changes create £401mn stamp duty ‘black hole’ – Knight Frank
Policy shift blamed for slump in £5mn-plus deals and mounting pressure on Treasury purse strings.
Investor swoops on pair of Knightsbridge apartment buildings
Boutique PCL agencies collaborate on big-ticket deal just around the corner from Harrods.
£15mn Clarges Mayfair apartment sparks global bidding war
The trophy residence overlooking Green Park sold sight unseen for ‘well above’ asking.
Itani expands Global Branded Residences with significant new hires
Aldo Flakstad has moved from Knight Frank in Italy; Anna Carner joins from JLL in London.
Winkworth expands prime London network
Franchisee Neil Sloam branches out with new operation covering Belsize Park & Hampstead Village.
Berkeley names new Chair & CEO as profits dip
Housebuilding Plc aims for continuity leadership as Chair Michael Dobson steps down & a new ten-year strategy kicks in.
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Westminster confirms launch date for new rental licensing scheme
Thousands of landlords across PCL will need to obtain licenses under the new rules.
Global luxury rental market levels out after ‘exceptional expansion’
Latest data points to a 'more mature' phase of the cycle, reports Knight Frank.
In Pictures: High-spec Nash townhouse overlooking Regent’s Park seeks £15.95mn
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‘Big ticket buyers returned to the capital’ in Q2, claims agency
Benham and Reeves' index of prime buyer demand increased from Q1 to Q2, but remains down on an annual basis.