Location: United Kingdom
Conservation Area Checklist: How to work out if a building ‘makes a positive contribution’
It's one of the key phrases in planning speak, but how do councils decide whether or not a property makes a "positive contribution to the historic and architectural character of a conservation area"?
Half as many people are moving home now compared to 2007
Around 155,000 people moved home in the first half of this year, says Lloyds Bank; that's 9% fewer than in the same period last year, and less than half the number that moved in 2007's boom-time (327,600).
‘Remarkable’ summer for high-end Yorkshire agent
A prime-focused agency in York has reported a "remarkable" few months, after agreeing £17m worth of deals at an average of £1.9m a pop.
Does your park have a Green Flag?
Like Blue Flags but on land, the 2015 Green Flag Awards have just been dished out, recognising the best public spaces in the UK.
Pizza peer selling Mayfair block for £80m?
A prime slice of South Audley Street is reportedly being sold off for a cool £80m.
SDLT reforms ‘backfire’ as London investors split purchases
Buying agency Black Brick has laid into the government's decision to up stamp duty rates for high-value homes, after observing a big knock-on effect in the lower price ranges.
West London roads hit by huge increase in HGV traffic
Some minor roads in west London have seen HGV traffic more than double over the last few years, according to the Department of Transport's latest stats.
Another Strand success for Enstar as major expansion plans align
Investment outfit Enstar Capital has just sold a consented 12-unit luxury scheme on the Strand for £12.25m, the firm's third play on the famous thoroughfare.
Octagon launches two new-build villas in Highgate writers’ retreat
New-builds on Highgate's celeb-spangled The Grove are a rare thing, with the majority of properties on the tree-lined avenue being listed, and local residents - Jude Law, Kate Moss, George Michael etc…
High Performance: Classic car trumps country estate and UK resi as best investment
The classic car has come out top of the asset classes again this year, but the country estate has now moved into second position.
Lodha looks to float within 18 months, with big plans for London projects
Mumbai-based mega-developer Lodha is teeing itself up for a major IPO.
London’s latest dinner party boast? The PCL vendors ‘anti-marketing’ their properties
Without wanting to burden you with another buzzphrase, it seems the "anti-marketing" campaign is all the rage in prime central London at the moment.