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Planning nod for mass roof extension scheme in Ladbroke Grove
Eighteen residents of Ruston Mews in W11 have been given the go-ahead to carry out a joint roof extension after winning an appeal.
Khan moots six-month ‘first dibs’ period for London buyers
London's new Mayor has been talking about forcing developers to market new schemes solely in the capital for the first six months as a condition of planning.
Construction activity escalates in London (but what’s happened to the planning pipeline?)
The number of units under construction in central London has hit record levels, reports JLL. The current figure of 30,700 is up 8% on H2 2014 and 18% in the last year.
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Knight Frank names new Senior Partner & Group Chair
Rory Penn is to succeed William Beardmore-Gray at the helm of the global property consultancy in April 2027.
Lomond recruits Druce & Foxtons alumnus as new COO
Neil McGimpsey succeeds Lucy Jones, who is stepping down after a five-year stint.
Strutt & Parker brings in Madison for PCL expansion drive
Heritage estate agency recruits top-end operator - the latest in a run of high-profile hires - to extend prime market coverage as part of 'ambitious' growth strategy.
Rare Bayswater development opp sells for £21mn
Former office building came with consent for a 17-unit apartment scheme designed by Ross Alexander Lambie Architects.
Barnes joins UK Sotheby’s International Realty as Senior Director
Well-known dealmaker Simon Barnes has signed to George Azar & Alex Isidro's team in PCL.
Expert Panel: Prime Central London has hit a ‘critical inflection point’
Property & HNW industry leaders unpack the volatility, policy churn & changing buyer geography defining a new era for ultra-prime London.
Prime London buyers resurface after Budget clarity – but vendors beat a retreat
Property sales spiked as uncertainty lifted in November, according to LonRes, though supply-side trends point to a cautious year-end.
Hefty Marylebone mansion flat heads to auction
First floor lateral on Portland Place is the priciest lot being offered at Allsop's final resi sale of the year.
Central European developer debuts in London with double Ballymore JV
Penta Real Estate has taken a 50% stake in two prominent resi schemes in the UK capital.
In Pictures: Angel O’Donnell-designed duplex unveiled at Powerhouse
'Sensescaping’ ethos runs through latest marquee show apartment at the former Lots Road Power Station.
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Luxury brokerage flags tight supply & strong deal flow in Mayfair
UK Sotheby’s International Realty reports unusually competitive conditions in the historic neighbourhood after completing £172mn of transactions.
PCL to underperform against ‘modest’ UK property price growth in 2026 – Chestertons
The market is beginning to stabilise, says leading estate agency, with house prices predicted to rise by only 1-2% across the country next year.
Bigger ‘Boxing Day bounce’ expected as house prices tipped to rise 2% in 2026
Average asking prices fell 0.6% through 2025, but Rightmove is forecasting 'a better year for price growth in 2026 with a strong rebound in activity to kick start the year.'
Mortgage lending heads for £300bn – but the housing market treads water
Trade body UK Finance is forecasting a 4% increase in gross mortgage lending next year, despite a drop in residential transactions.
Government tightens scrutiny of professional enablers in anti-corruption push
Lawyers, accountants and bankers to face new controls and compliance requirements as officials unveil latest measures to ‘drive dirty money out of the UK’.