Government’s new national design code & Office for Place aim to ‘bring back beauty’
The Government has published a new set of national design standards for property developments, formally introducing the word "beauty" into planning rules for the first time.
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"…
Hedgehog Highways & Bird Bricks: Government orders housebuilders to protect more wildlife
MHCLG publishes new guidance for property developers, with instructions on how 'to do more to protect Britain’s cherished wildlife'
Beautiful homes & tree-lined streets should be ‘the norm not the exception’
Roger Scruton and Nicolas Boys Smith's final report for the Building Better Building Beautiful Commission has been published, offering a series of policy proposals and practical recommendations to make…
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Luxury brokerage recruits another raft of top agents to drive SW London expansion
Fast-growing agency United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty confirms quartet of 'stellar' hires, including some big names from Knight Frank.
After the goldrush: Mayfair’s luxury new-build supply dwindles as development boom fizzles out
Planning restrictions & rising construction costs have driven a major shift in London's most exclusive neighbourhood.
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.
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.
Super-prime PCL agency reports ‘solid’ start to 2025, as international buyers drive £300mn deal run
'Price, presentation & protraction' are the key issues facing the capital's high-end resi market right now, says Beauchamp Estates; speculates Trump's new global order could boost demand.
Investor picks up six-unit portfolio in Kensington
Agency says bulk deal demonstrates 'continued attractiveness' of prime London property to BtL investors, despite impending policy changes.
Savills UK revenue tops £1bn for the first time
International property plc's profits bounced back in 2024 despite a 'challenging environment'.
Ranked: The 20 most expensive streets in Britain right now
New analysis reveals which are the priciest addresses in 2025, based on current listings.
Senior hire for Savills Shoreditch
Agency boosts resi line-up in east London with new associate director.
Self-employed broker agency buys rival
With backing from well-known property industry players, TAUK wants to 'consolidate the UK’s self employed agency space'.
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The UK is under pressure to attract global investment and stimulate growth, which could force a realignment toward lower taxes and deregulation - and have major ramifications for the housing market.
BNG a Year On: How have biodiversity net gain rules affected the property development landscape?
'Naturally, some challenges & potential for refinement have been identified,' concludes Carter Jonas after analysing the implementation, variation & future challenges of Biodiversity Net Gain policies.
Many homeowners are ‘wildly under-valuing their property’ – Zoopla
Property portal suggests two-thirds under-club the value of their biggest asset.
LandCap launches second batch of penthouses overlooking Lord’s
Interiors have been designed by Albion Nord, with Knight Frank & DDRE Global handling sales.