Location: Prime Central London
Battersea Power Station plans to be approved by Christmas
Is it finally going to happen? After many, many years and almost as many non-starting schemes, it looks like Battersea Power Station may actually be developed. And soon.
Unknown taxes drive PCL stock up 47%; exchanges down by a third
There's nearly 50% more prime property stock knocking around central London this month compared to last November, according to Knight Frank's latest stats, as tax becomes the great unknown for buyers.
FSA goes on the road with MMR Roadshow
The Financial Services Authority is rolling out a series of events to try to explain what the Mortgage Market Review means for lenders and intermediaries.
Client-side: The future’s bright. The future’s white walls.
In the first of who-knows-how-many parts, serial renovator and buying-agent-turned-client Alan Page embarks on a novel scheme to do up property in prime London.
SBID International Design Awards
Winners of the prestigious 2012 SBID International Design Awards - including 1508 for its sterling work at The Knightsbridge - will finally get their hands on their silverware (crystal trophies actually)…
Winter gardens don’t have to mean a frosty reception
A well-designed space should be able to tempt clients out even on days like this, says landscaping guru and new PrimeResi columnist Barry Burrows.
Greens and pleasant land driving buyers to the Home Counties
Great schools and even better golf courses keep the cash flowing through the shires, says Julian Amos.
Treasure houses and the art of diplomacy
Britain's heritage is its most valuable asset, says William Cash as he continues to explore the wealth of culture in our listed buildings and country houses. Read Part One here.
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Prime property prices set “to plateau” in 2013
More agents are joining the ranks predicting a drop-off in price growth next year; the latest - top London-based firm WA Ellis - is tipping a shift to more realistic pricing as the main driver.
Land Registry data out; £1m+ volumes up and some monster deals in West London
All the latest juicy data from the Land Registry is out, showing the number of properties sold in England and Wales for over £1m in August 2012 was up 12% to 843 from 753 in the same month last year.
Can Ed Vaizey save Britain’s heritage?
The Government must stop sidelining our heritage industry; it's why people visit Britain, says William Cash (part one of two).
A slow year ahead for London’s prime property market – Marsh & Parsons
2012's London house price bonanza won't be repeated next year, according to Marsh & Parsons' latest forecasts, but the market won't flatline completely.