Location: United Kingdom
John D Wood rolls out ‘fresh new look’ for offices
London and Country estate agency John D Wood & Co. is revamping its network of offices, starting with Primrose Hill, Weybridge, and a brand new lettings outpost on the Fulham Road in Chelsea
‘Tens of thousands of new homes’ could be built ahead of CX2’s Chelsea-Hackney line opening
Mayor Boris of London has launched a new Growth Commission to "help realise Crossrail 2’s full potential to boost economic growth in London and across the UK," arguing that "tens of thousands of homes c…
GB household property debt hits £1 trillion
Total household property debt was estimated to be £1 trillion in 2010 to 2012, up from £980 billion in 2008 to 2010, according to a new report from the ONS.
1.1% monthly rise pushes house prices over 2007 peak
A 1.1% increase between May and June gives an annual price increase of 5
Westminster moves to halt mega-basement ‘epidemic’
Just a few months after RBKC claimed victory in its long-running war on mega-basements, Westminster has announced plans to tackle a so-called “underground epidemic” across central London.
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Douglas & Gordon recruits Foxtons Director as new Chief Exec
London estate agency Douglas & Gordon has just announced that James Evans - a former Area Director at Foxtons - will be the company’s new Chief Executive from November.
Galliard signs £110m Great Scotland Yard hotel deal with Abu Dhabi
There's to be a new five star hotel in central London in 2017: London resi developer Galliard Homes has teamed up with Abu Dhabi-based conglomerate Lulu Group International to create a 92,000 square foot…
Tide turns in UK’s waterfront market as average premium surges to 70%
A prime waterfront property is now worth an average of 70% more than a similar property inland, according to new analysis of homes along the UK's waterways and coastlines.
Historic Cheyne Walk mansion sells for £1m over asking
It sounds like Cheyne Walk is about to get yet another famous resident, in the shape of the former mayor of New York, Michael Bloomberg
Palladian Design: The Good, the bad and the unexpected (exhibition)
The Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio is the only architect who has given his name to an enduring style, which makes him quite the worthy subject for an exhibition by the RIBA
Principles of Development: The ten projects that made MSMR Architects
Founded 15 years ago this year, MSMR Architects has become one of the most influential practices in the London prime residential market
New Kensington Lettings Manager for Harrods Estates
Harrods Estates has hired Sam Wright to head up the lettings department of its new office on Kensington Church Street.