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The Tower and the Glory: How skyscraper living became the height of style
Luxury residential towers are the height of fashion around the world, says property marketing firm Lawrie Cornish as it explores escalating development trends in London, New York, Dubai and Warsaw.
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In Fairytale Land: Agency values top Disney castles and palaces
We're still officially a couple of months off silly season, but that hasn't stopped one firm from having a pop at pricing up all the best-known Disney palaces and castles.
Decorex announces ‘Roots of Design’ theme for 2016 event
Top interior design trade show Decorex has announced its theme for 2016: the Syon Park event will explore the "Roots of Design" in September, examining "the origins of design, which continue to define…
RBKC tops national planning enforcement league
Going by the number of notices served, Kensington & Chelsea has the busiest planning enforcement team in the country, according to new figures released by the Department of Communities and Local Government.
Super-grand Chelsea lateral asks £9.25m
A remarkable apartment in Turner's Reach House on Chelsea Embankment has been listed at £9.25m.
London’s New Face: Prime resi industry reactions to Mayor Sadiq Khan’s triumph
When Boris was electioneering four years ago, Londoners ranked housing as the fourth most important political issue of the day, behind jobs, crime and transport;
Honourable Mansions: Exploring London’s Blue Plaque scene
Over 900 buildings in London sport English Heritage Blue Plaques, with Hampstead accruing more than any other area.
To Brexit or Not To Brexit: What do London’s agents think will happen?
As you may have seen over the weekend, the Chancellor has warned the UK property market could be in for a "significant shock" if Britain votes to leave the EU next month.
The London Slowdown: Not a correction but a return to normality
London’s prime market needed the steam to be released from it and this slower market will probably be here for some time, says LonRes Chairman William Carrington...
RBKC brings in ‘tough’ new construction noise rules
A "tough" new noise regime has come into force as part of Kensington & Chelsea's new Code of Construction Practice.
Capco hits £300m in sales at Lillie Square
Capco has reported a "notable increase in enquiries" at Lillie Square since the start of the year.
Cornish resort town votes to ban second homes
An overwhelming majority of residents of St Ives - one of Cornwall's most famous, beautiful and in-demand destinations - have voted to ban second homes in a landmark local referendum.
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