Location: London
City planners get a pasting at ES Housing Debate
Some fragrant opinions were flying around at last night's ES London Housing Debate, with housing heavyweights - and audience members - weighing in with a selection of ideas that ranged from barking to…
Strongest Q1 since 2007 for London’s residential investment market – Jones Lang LaSalle
The return of the domestic buyer has driven a mighty Q1 for Jones Lang LaSalle, as the firm reports being involved in almost £1bn worth of residential transactions so far this year.
New MD for London Square
Brian Betsy has been promoted to Managing Director at luxury developer London Square
Buyers and Cellars: Deep thoughts on RBKC mega-basement plans
As the Royal Borough announces new planning guidelines, we asked four of the area's top buying agents for their take on "iceberg houses"..
Budget Analysis: George misses a trick on VAT
Despite some laudable aims, will this Budget lead to the demolition of even more of our historic architecture, asks Trevor Abrahmsohn...
A neutral budget in these austere times is always welcome.
Required Reading: The Budget 2013 for HNWs
What does today's Budget mean for HNWs? Mishcon de Reya break it down to give the skinny on tax implications for the wealthy
Countrywide (CWD) float to raise £191m net
It's listing day for Countrywide, who this morning said it would raise net proceeds of £191m from its IPO, after pricing its shares at 350p each yesterday, valuing the company at £750m.
Budget 2013: reactions from the prime property industry’s prime movers
A rowdy performance by the Commons, but George seems to have done pretty well by the prime property industry, delivering a "Budget for an Aspiration Nation" that cuts corporation tax to 20%, makes it easier…
RICS surveys field for new UK Residential Director
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is on the hunt for a UK Residential Director to "promote residential on a global platform" and assist Global Residential Director, Peter Bolton King, …
PCL prices up 8.4% on the year – Knight Frank
Average UK house prices rose just 0.2% in February, whilst prime central London property prices went up by 0.9% to take the annual increase to 8.4%, according to Knight Frank's latest Market Update
Berkeley to grow land bank by 10% this year; starts with three new acquisitions
Berkeley Group has announced plans to expand its land bank by 10% this year, and has already made three significant acquisitions in Finchley, Mill Hill and Maidenhead
Sculpture in the Skyline: Is this the world’s coolest resi tower?
If you're keeping an eye on ups and downs across the pond, it's worth noting that Herzog & de Meuron's fervently anticipated 56 Leonard - billed as "the most imaginative and architecturally significant …