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Government outlines plans to help small-scale developers
Public gets right to demand sale of government-owned property and land
New "Right to Contest" powers have officially come into force today, allowing the public to contest the use of central government land and property and apply for its release.
K&C basement ban barny delays plans
Kensington & Chelsea's plans to put a stop to "iceberg houses" and mega-basements have, predictably, riled some property developers.
Will Government announcement signal rush of council-owned properties for sale?
For developers, changes announced in November's Spending Review signal a huge opportunity.
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Waddell returns to Knight Frank to launch resi investment desk
Agency rolls out new service line offering centralised 'support hub' for domestic and private international investors.
UK Sotheby’s reports £1.63bn in sales as cash buyers dominate
Big-brand brokerage saw revenue rise 87% in 2025, with activity 'anchored by financially robust buyers'.
Savills sounds quietly bullish on early-2026 prime activity
Agency's residential chief says first five months of the year could be the busiest as buyers move ahead of fresh uncertainty.
Mayfair on top as London’s £5mn-plus market sinks to a five-year low
Super-prime sales volumes slumped by nearly a third last year, reports Savills, high-value buying activity 'returns to pre-pandemic pace.'
Two new signings for PCL brokerage Park Lord
Katie Gee and Adam Shabatai have both joined the Mayfair-based firm this year.
My Property Career: Quickfire Q&A with Becky Fatemi
Recruitment guru Barry Collins chats with prime resi industry leaders & entrepreneurs, distilling decades of experience & career highlights into 60 seconds.
From Peak to Present: Buying agency reveals how prime London’s property market has changed since 2014
Black Brick's client base & deal-log illustrate major shifts in HNW buyer behaviour across the capital's top-end .
Savills: Prime markets forecast to bottom out this year – except PCL
Prime Regional property prices are likely to rise 1.5% in 2026, predicts Savills, but Prime Central London values have a bit further to fall.
In Pictures: London Square debuts boutique Brook Green scheme
The Aldar-owned developer is converting a set of historic school buildings into a gated enclave of 32 luxury homes.
In Pictures: One Blackfriars apartment with ‘cinematic’ London views seeks £7mn
The 41st-floor lateral 'offers one of the most remarkable vantage points in London,' say selling agents.
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Chestertons installs new sales heads in Knightsbridge & Kensington
30-branch agency announces senior appointments at two key PCL bases.
In Pictures: Landmark Mayfair mansion with potential seeks £25mn
Former Auchincloss-Coats residence, available for the first time in 30 years, offers scope to create a £55mn super-home, according to agents.
Opinion: Is Making Tax Digital the final nail in the rental market coffin?
PCL lettings expert Olivia McSweeney explains why an imminent admin shift risks accelerating landlord exits - and deterring the next generation from entering the sector.
Hong Kong & Singapore top UK’s international buyer league table
A delve into Land Registry records finds a surprisingly stable number of properties registered to overseas addresses.
French ‘supertax’ revenue falls short
Macron's wealth tax raised barely a quarter of expected revenue last year, as HNWIs took advantage of delays.