Government confirms new planning rules on upwards extensions and unused building demolitions to be in play ‘by September’
New permitted development laws are going before Parliament today, allowing upward extensions and the rebuilding of unused buildings without the need for full planning permission.
‘The planning system has been captured by those most opposed to new house-building’
A new report by Demos & Nationwide makes six recommendations to improve the UK's planning regime
New planning apps aim to make home extensions easier
The RIPA (Reducing Invalid Planning Application) and BoPS (Back office Planning System) web apps represent "a step towards a fully digital planning system," says Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick.
London could be given ‘partial exemption’ from new planning rules
The Prime Minister has suggested that the capital could be offered a "carve-out" from some new Permitted Development Rights.
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Developer sought for ‘iconic’ Chelsea cinema site with prime resi potential
The Grade II listed former theatre & cinema features a prominent Art Deco façade on the Fulham Road.
Dexters buys another London estate agency
'This expansion marks an exciting step forward in strengthening Dexters’ presence across South London,' says prominent property firm as it opens two new branches & acquires James Alexander in Norbury.
Knight Frank bolsters super-prime lettings team with Strutts high-flyer
New KF partner Joss Hatcher-Davis spent nearly a decade at his former agency, and was consistently ranked as the highest biller.
Green light for new Valouran & Marcus Cooper Group project in Knightsbridge
Luxury developers' revamp of a grand townhouse & mews promises to 'set a new benchmark' for the prestigious PCL neighbourhood.
Agency claims ‘dominance’ in super-prime Surrey with 75% deal share
Knight Frank highlights six big-ticket sales in the Home Counties, arguing that rising buyer interest in Surrey 'could be an indicator of a widespread market resurgence, marking the ground zero of the…
Knight Frank celebrates successful Wealth Report launch & media campaign
The property firm's flagship research report was unveiled in front of 300 private clients & their advisors last week, and has generated more than 1,000 pieces of media coverage so far.
US buyers dominant in PCL as government sends mixed signals to foreign investors – Knight Frank
Stability could be the UK’s strength right now, so it feels like unfortunate timing to be replacing our non-dom tax regime with something less competitive, says research boss Tom Bill.
Agency serves up hi-spec Wimbledon mansion for £10mn
The recently built residence, which has a zero on-site carbon operating footprint, is being billed as 'the ultimate in modern luxury'.
Auriens brings in boutique estate agency for 2025 sales push
Luxury later living operator announces 'strategic collaboration' with longstanding firm in Chelsea.
Serious buyers, realistic sellers: Reasons to be positive about the PCL market this spring
Buyers may be fewer in number, but they are committed; and vendors are listening to price advice - all of which bodes well for the months ahead, explains Jamie Hope.
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