Labour would fund planning system overhaul with higher Stamp Duty surcharge for overseas buyers
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Election 2024: Prime property sector sees “cause for optimism” in the prospect of a Labour government
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‘There should not be a fast track for beauty’: Betts Committee reports on The Future of the Planning System in England
"The government’s aim of developing a planning system that enables buildings to be built more quickly and with greater input from local communities is welcome, but it is far from clear how the current p…
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£2bn Central London development tops out; claims world’s longest 'waiting list' of centi-millionaires & billionaires.
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'It's a big one,' says CEO Ed Phillips, as Lomond makes its first business acquisition under new backer ICG.
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Boutique luxury developers secure consent for ‘landmark’ Notting Hill scheme
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Savills expands Private Office in London & Dubai
Commercial real estate specialists James Purdon and Edward Price join the consultancy's elite cross-border network.
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Penthouse at forthcoming boutique Mayfair scheme achieves £5,000 psf
Half of the units at Three Kings Mayfair have been snapped up off-plan.
PCL agency Tedworth brings in new lettings boss from Hamptons
The Sloane Street-based firm is looking to accelerate its lettings offering.
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Former Knight Frank chief to chair Grosvenor’s UK property business
Alistair Elliott will take over the high-profile role from Melanie Gee in January.
Prime Central London property prices likely to fall 4% next year, suggests Savills
Top-end residential markets are set to under-perform mainstream UK housing, says top consultancy.
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Prime London buying agency reveals top deals from £120mn year
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