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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.
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…
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.
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...
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.
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.
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;
Instructions rise across prime London as agents predict further price falls
The sales market in prime London continues to be challenging, says LonRes in its authoritative review of Q1...
There has been little movement in prices and transaction volumes remain subdued.
18% drop in new tenancies agreed across prime central London
The LonRes team summarises an unusually subdued Q1 in the prime London lettings market...
The prime London lettings market has, over the last three months, been quieter than many expected.
Developers are ‘downsizing’ big luxury apartments as demand dries up
Prime London property developers are "re-examining the final phases of many schemes that were expected to include three and four bedroom apartments and penthouses", says one lettings agent, as demand fails…
Government tax task force identifies first developers for investigation
The Government has started identifying a number of property development firms for investigation as it turns a spotlight on the use of offshore companies.
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.