Main image: Number of planning applications received, decided and granted (thousands) - England, quarter ending June 2005 to quarter ending June 2025
Government promises ‘blitz of new measures’ to boost housebuilding as planning applications drop
5% fewer planning applications were submitted in Q2, but 1% more were approved.
Government courts SME housebuilders with simplified planning rules
Fresh proposals aim to 'level the playing field' for smaller property developers, by cutting out planning committees & trimming red tape.
Government unveils ‘landmark overhaul’ of the planning regime
'Today’s landmark overhaul will sweep away last year’s damaging changes and shake-up a broken planning system which caves into the blockers and obstructs the builders,' says Housing Secretary Angela…
Government reveals a new plan for housebuilding & updates to the NPPF
Michael Gove's latest housing policy proclamations suggest we 'learn from the Victorians'.
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Native Land lines up next super-prime play with Belgravia acquisition
Rare half-acre freehold secured for amenity-rich luxury resi scheme designed by Pilbrow & Partners.
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.
Interview: Mark Harvey on the strategy behind Knight Frank’s next phase of global growth
The agency’s international chief discusses doubling down on key wealth hubs, reshaping partnerships and targeting new lifestyle markets - plus why London remains at the top of the global property map.
‘The opportunity is clear’: A luxury developer’s view of the prime resi market in 2026
REDD's Russell Smithers on the return of confidence, quality and long-term thinking.
Knight Frank maps out ‘highly targeted’ expansion across key global hubs
Focus will be on 'expanding thoughtfully in the markets that matter most to our clients', says property firm's head of international.
Harwood Advisory recruits Knight Frank’s Collier
PCL specialist Marc Collier has joined Sami Robertson's boutique property firm.
My Property Career: Quickfire Q&A with Gary Hersham
Recruitment guru Barry Collins chats with prime resi industry leaders & entrepreneurs, distilling decades of experience & career highlights into 60 seconds.
Albion Nord appoints two new Creative Directors
The London-based interior design studio is expanding across the UK and overseas.
Foxtons reports flat profits; trails ‘well-developed pipeline of acquisition opportunities’
Estate agency Plc has installed a new Managing Director of Sales and is preserving sales team 'bench strength' in anticipation of increased activity in 2026.
Sales launch at boutique Marylebone resi scheme
The developer is preparing to roll out further projects in Notting Hill and Mayfair in 2026 and 2027.
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Big-brand brokerage saw revenue rise 87% in 2025, with activity 'anchored by financially robust buyers'.
Two new signings for PCL brokerage Park Lord
Katie Gee and Adam Shabatai have both joined the Mayfair-based firm this year.
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The 41st-floor lateral 'offers one of the most remarkable vantage points in London,' say selling agents.
PCL property investor reveals £60mn ‘capital recycling’ drive
Keith Freedman's KF Property Holdings has made some notable acquisitions & disposals in Prime Central London.
‘Traditional barriers to home ownership are easing,’ says mortgage lender
Barclays is bullish about prospects for those on the first-rung of the property ladder.