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 Rayner.
New Government design manual & planning reforms promise a ‘green housing revolution’
Housing Minister reveals an "ambitious revamp of planning rules" and bans gas boilers in new homes, as the Government publishes its first-ever "design manual to promote the building of beautiful new homes"…
Create Streets founder to lead the government’s new planning design body
Nicholas Boys Smith has been tasked with coming up with guidance to help planners come up with local design codes.
Government to end ‘poor doors’ & playground segregation with ‘toughened up’ planning rules
James Brokenshire announces a package of measures designed to 'tackle stigma and help end the segregation of social housing residents in mixed-tenure developments'
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Knight Frank launches new Windsor office
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Prime Purchase recruits well-known Home Counties buying agent
Mark Crampton has returned to the Savills-owned buying agency.
Rumourmill: Reeves mulls new property levy to replace stamp duty
Treasury said to be weighing charge on £500k+ homes, with council tax overhaul also on the table.
Luxury brokerage adds Chelsea, Knightsbridge & Belgravia specialist
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In Pictures: Residence One project in Knightsbridge ‘sets a new benchmark for mews living’
Reworked freehold property on Ennismore Gardens Mews is being pitched at £8.35mn.
Landmark Westminster office block with development potential sells for £245mn
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