Leasehold reform in motion: On the government’s plans to make home ownership fairer & more secure
As the first major piece of leasehold reform in a generation finally becomes legislation, buying agent Nina Harrison reflects on the long-requested need to transform leasehold agreements - and what impact this will have on the property sector...
Significant leasehold reform proposals promise ‘to transform the future of home ownership in England & Wales’
Commonhold should be the "preferred alternative" to leasehold, says the Law Commission in a series of three important reports that outline how to create "a better deal for leaseholders and make our homes…
Government opens important leasehold reform consultation
"The current leasehold system is outdated, unbalanced and broken and we are determined to fix it," says Leasehold Minister, Lord Stephen Greenhalgh.
Planning Reform & Levelling Up: What is the government planning to do this year?
Last year's "radical" Planning Bill is long gone, replaced with watered-down reforms that promise local referenda on planning decisions and a few other tweaks.
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Justin King CBE has been appointed Chair of London estate agency Dexters, replacing founder Jeff Doble, with a remit to 'accelerate growth from its existing London-wide network of over 70 offices.'
Banda unveils ‘7-star’ luxury development project on Australia’s Gold Coast
Edo Mapelli Mozzi's property design and development firm has formed a joint venture with Australia's Rory O’Brien to create the Masthead Ocean Club.
Spink-designed apartment on Kensington Palace Gardens lists at £29.5mn
'Should the TV series Succession move to London, this would make the perfect home for one of the family', say agents.
Prime London agency expands HQ after £250mn deal surge
Mark Pollack and Richard Bernstone's Aston Chase has capitalised on increased demand for the leafy urban villages of Central and North West London.
Russell Simpson adds to Chelsea team
Daisy Hill has joined venerable PCL estate agency Russell Simpson's Chelsea Core team, which is now led by Charlie Duffell.
Knight Frank slashes housing market forecasts as buyers feel the squeeze
Agency now expects prices in the UK to fall by 5% next year and in 2024, wiping out the growth that took place during the second half of the pandemic.
Britain’s most expensive home could be for sale again
2-8a Rutland Gate sold just before the pandemic for over £200mn and secured planning consent for a huge remodelling programme by CC Land and Squire & Partners.
25,000 sq ft villa sets new Dubai price record
Vast mansion on Palm Jumeirah’s 'Billionaires’ Row' has been designed by SOATA and CK Architecture, and is due to complete early next year.
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