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Planning system ‘on the brink’ as under-resourcing thwarts development
Britain's planning system is "on the brink", warns a new report by the British Property Federation and GL Hearn, as the number of major applications (of 10 or more dwellings) tumbles and determination…
Marsh & Parsons recruits resi investment boss from Strutt & Parker
Marsh & Parsons has boosted its Residential Development & Investment division with the hire of David Duke from Strutt & Parker.
£35m Carlton House Terrace penthouse hits the market
When properties come up on London's Carlton House Terrace, it's generally seen as a pretty big deal.
Debt Flee: Cash buyers behind four in ten London property deals
The number of cash sales across England and Wales hit 420,000 in the year to March, accounting for two-fifths of recorded transactions and adding up to a whopping total of £110bn.
On Trends: The need for nuance in luxury property development
The world's financial elite are developing more sophisticated tastes, says luxury lifestyle and brand consultant Robert Lyle;
New Head of Research for Carter Jonas
Carter Jonas has recruited a new Head of Research from Knight Frank.
Darren Yates was formerly a partner at Knight Frank, where he worked as head of global capital markets research.
Office-to-resi permitted development becomes a permanent fixture
2013's temporary measure allowing unused office space to be converted to residential use has been made a permanent fixture.
Cameron calls for ‘a national crusade’ to get homes built
"Councils must produce local plans for new homes in their area by 2017 – or the government will ensure those plans are produced for them."
Dog Houses: Central London tenants’ £25,000 pet-premium
"30% of all tenants seeking a London flat to let are dog owners," claims lettings specialist EJ Harris, and there aren't enough pet-friendly residences to go around.
Over a third of available prime London stock reduced from original asking
New stats have revealed some pretty chunky - and widespread - price cuts going on at the top of the market.
Knight Frank boosts City and East Development team
Knight Frank City and East has bolstered its resi development department with the addition of Peter Robinson as Associate.
On Trends: How superprime architects are coming down from their ivory towers
Striking architecture and the involvement of a big-name architect have long been used to sprinkle some fairy dust over residential development projects