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.
By PrimeResi
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".
By PrimeResi
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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£11mn Mayfair townhouse snapped up in ‘ultra-fast’ deal
Former residence of Countess Raine Spencer on Farm Street sold within three days of listing, following a 'wave of enquiries from around the world'.
In Pictures: Cipriani Residences Miami’s London launch party
Mast Capital showcased its latest luxury branded residential project to Mayfair's deal-makers & glitterati last week.
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Boutique agency goes big in Belgravia
Firm claims number one ranking after opening an office in the prestigious neighbourhood just ten months ago.
Rare new-build townhouse hits the market in Chelsea
Double-fronted project by boutique developer Wilben is the first new house on Gertrude Street for over 170 years.
PCL market ‘holds steady’ despite pre-Budget jitters
The number of applicants registering to buy was up by nearly 50% last month, reports JLL.
Banda moves into retail with virtual furniture & design gallery
Edo Mapelli Mozzi's new project showcases vintage interior design pieces that 'pay homage to global artisans and craftsmanship.'
By PrimeResi
Second-hand homes set new records in Mayfair
Wider uncertainty has failed to dent the historic district's appeal amongst global HNWIs, reports agency.
John D Wood & Co. recruits Savills’ Stuart-Mogg to lead Kensington sales
James Stuart-Mogg spent the last eight years with Savills.
By PrimeResi
Chancellor set to leave CGT rates for second homes ‘untouched’
New leaks from Downing Street suggest Rachel Reeves is planning to leave Capital Gains Tax on property sales unchanged, while increasing rates on other asset sales by 'several percentage points'.
By PrimeResi
Interview: Hamptons’ Craig Tonkin on positioning a heritage estate agency for success in today’s PCL property market
'Unlike a number of other agents we don’t feel threatened by the emerging ‘broker model’, indeed we see huge opportunity to evolve with it'
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