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‘The fall in owner occupation appears to have abated’ – English Housing Survey
"After a period of recent decline, the fall in owner occupation appears to have abated," says the latest English Housing Survey, which also reports that homeowners are "more satisfied" with life than…
Government launches upward extension plan for London
The Government has published its consultation on the introduction of a new London-wide permitted development right, allowing additional storeys to be built up to the roofline of an adjoining building.
London’s asking prices ‘to reach more realistic levels by the start of 2017’
The days of prime London acting as a "money making machine" are over for now, according to Cushman & Wakefield, but the outlook is still positive.
Goldsmith and Kahn bail on mayoral housing debate
The big guns in London's mayoral race both dropped out of a major debate on housing last night.
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Westminster sees biggest rise in new agency branches
New figures have shown 220 estate agency branches opened up in London over the last 12 months, with Westminster leading the charge.
After this 8.
Four-unit amalgamation in Foster’s Albion Riverside asks £12m
An amalgamation of four apartments in Foster + Partners' Albion Riverside scheme in Battersea has hit the market with a £12m price tag.
Showtime for Minerva’s Kensington Odeon scheme
Minerva has finally won permission to redevelop Kensington's former Odeon cinema into a mixed-use scheme, after seeing its previous plans knocked back by RBKC last year in a shock ruling.
Why Chelsea is primed for a move back into the spotlight
After being roundly outperformed on price growth and seeing sales volumes halve in recent years, Chelsea is being tipped for a return to the prime resi limelight.
The number of corporate wrap homes has dropped by 6.3%
The number of homes owned in company names has dropped 6.
Dukelease debuts ‘artisan living’ scheme in Fitzrovia
Developer Dukelease has unveiled its latest boutique resi project, spanning the upper floors of five Fitzrovia buildings.
Linton recruits new Projects Director
Prime central London property developer The Linton Group has brought in a new Projects Director.
Annual UK house price growth slows to 6.7%
The overall pace of house growth across the UK slowed to 6.7% in 2015, according to the ONS, down from 2014's figure of 9.8%.
The East saw the biggest increase over the course of last year, with 9.