Location: London
RBKC mulls futuristic mansion block extension scheme
Plans to extend a classic Victorian mansion block have caused a right kerfuffle in the Royal Borough.
Urban land values outperform in multi-speed market
The UK is seeing a highly regionalised housing market reflected in a multi-speed development land market, with urban brownfield sites powering ahead of greenfield and PCL.
House prices have risen by 47,000% during the Queen’s lifetime
To mark and show respect for Her Majesty the Queen's 90th birthday on 21st April, estate agency Jackson-Stops & Staff has worked out that house prices have risen by 47,000% during her lifetime.
Strutt & Parker to open up in South Ken as expansion continues
Strutt & Parker has decided to open up a branch in swanky South Kensington.
New St James’s HQ for the Crown Estate
The Crown Estate is moving its London operations to a new base in St James's.
Luxury hotel plans revealed for US Embassy building on Grosvenor Square
Plans to turn the US Embassy on Mayfair's Grosvenor Square into a five-star hotel and spa, six shops and five restaurants have been revealed.
Cogress raises £8m in 22 days
Alternative investment outfit Cogress has raised £8m in a mere 22 days after completing a £3.9m investment for a mixed-use scheme in north London.
U+I wins Albert Embankment development gig
Selected by the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority
Holland Park mansion goes for over £53m
A glorious period villa in Holland Park has been tucked away at a whopping £53,489,500.
Sourcing Property launches block management service
Jo Eccles' Chelsea-based search agency Sourcing Property has debuted a new block management service, recruiting KFH's Stephen Britton to head things up.
INTERVIEW: Alex de Blonay of Pure DNA on building luxury property brands
Former Head of Branding at Candy & Candy talks to PrimeResi about what makes a great premium brand
Knight Frank reissues resi forecasts; splits PCL into East and West
Knight Frank has taken another look at its predictions (the last review was in November), adding in a few "new challenges" now faced by the UK market.