Location: Europe
OK to build in National Parks; just offset the nature somewhere – Paterson
This sounds like a really bad idea: The Environment Secretary, Owen Paterson, is scheduled to announce that developers can build in National Parks, just so long as they do some "biodiversity offsetting" …
Osborne: “Let’s not pretend there’s a housing boom”
George Osborne has told the Institute of Directors that the property market is not overheating
Five Years On: How have European house prices fared since Lehman Brothers?
Remember all the cardboard boxes?
Former Sotheby’s boss launches no sale-no fee portal
The former MD of Sotheby's has unveiled a pretty interesting-sounding concept; a results-driven portal focusing specifically on high-end international property developments.
Savills opens Dublin office as prime resi values rocket 20%
Signalling its re-investment into Ireland's residential property market, Savills has opened a swanky new flagship office in the heart of Dublin
Hong Kong tops construction cost league
Hong Kong has trumped Switzerland as most expensive construction market, according to EC Harris's latest International Construction Costs Report, while Australia and Japan have both seen significant r…
RICS & Mortar Board: Countrywide launches fast track surveyor scheme
You've probably heard plenty of chat about a "Surveyor Crunch" lately, with reports of hellish delays backing up the market all summer
New chief for Northacre as expansion plans gather pace
Super-prime developer Northacre Plc. has hired former Partner of Estate Four, Niccolo Barattieri di San Pietro, as Chief Executive Officer.
The Ambassadors’ Reception Rooms: London’s most diplomatic property developments
London's diplomatic map is being redrawn, really spoiling property developers with a glut of ambassadorial opportunities in Mayfair, Marylebone, Westminster, Kensington and Holland Park, according to …
Reddy set to transform Aldgate
Reddy Architecture + Urbanism has got the lead architect gig for a £50m 23 storey, mixed use retail and residential development in the middle of London's Aldgate.
RICS names new Chair of UK & Ireland Board
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has appointed the new Chair of its UK & Ireland World Regional Board
Comedy of Manors: Why William Cash is banning the WI
Opening a historic home to the public is no tea party, discovers William Cash as he gets into hot water with the W.I. during a Wodehouse-worthy episode at Upton Cressett.