Location: South West
Boles has grand designs on more self-building
The Planning Minister has challenged local councils to step-up to help boost housebuilding by finding land for local self-builders to build their "Grand Design.
Hundred up for Crest Nicholson at Bath Riverside
Crest Nicholson has been setting a heck of a pace with its latest project in Bath - the firm has now sold 100 units in its "Bath Riverside" development and has announced the launch of the next stage ahead…
Lambart & Browne penthouse launches at Verge Mayfair
There were top-notch canapes aplenty at the Harrods Estates-hosted soiree last night to debut the new Lambart & Browne penthouse at Verge Mayfair.
Lambart & Browne-designed Verge penthouse (Guide £4.5m).
Pevsner goes digital
Yale University Press has launched Pevsner's Architectural Glossary, an iPhone and iPad app version of the classic Pevsner Glossary of Architectural Terms hardback tome.
It's not just a reference tool;
Winning Idea: Hamptons hosts “Best of British” raffle for Cancer Research
As part of the agency's official corporate partnership with Cancer Research UK, Hamptons International is putting on the mother of all raffles in aid of the charity next week.
ESTAS 2013: All the Winners
The ESTAs are over for another year, with the (extensive) shortlist being successfully whittled down to just the best in class(es).
National Trust powers up Green Castles scheme
The National Trust has embarked on a £35m plan to generate 50% of its energy requirements from renewable sources - like sunshine, wind and rain - so halving its fossil fuel consumption by 2020.
Agents on tour as country property exhibitions hit the road
Tempting buyers with the promise of fresh air, a slower pace of life and bags and bags of space, country property exhibitions are definitely the flavour of the month this April.
RBKC plans new conservation area
The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea could see its newest conservation area created south of the Kings Road, if plans are approved later this year.
YOUhome makes waves with Wellstead & Wellstead acquisition
Dorset-based agency-to-watch YOUhome (co-run by ex-Hamptons International boss Jeremy Priestley) has beefed up its sales and letting business by acquiring independent firm Wellstead & Wellstead.
Country house prices on the rise – Savills
Average values for the prime regional country markets showed positive growth for a quarter (0.
New boss for Knight Frank Sherborne after £25m month
After reporting a whopping £25m-worth of offers and sales in just four weeks, Knight Frank's Sherborne branch has announced a new helmsman.