Location: United Kingdom
Scottish prime hesitates as referendum looms
After three quarters of growth in a row, there was no change in prime Scottish house prices in Q2, says Knight Frank, leaving annual growth at +2.8% as the market eyes up the looming independence referendum.
King’s Road scheme blocked over affordable housing provision
The Planning Inspectorate has upheld a decision to refuse permission for a new scheme in Chelsea, on the grounds that it didn't provide enough affordable housing.
Cadogan Estate snaps up £47m South Ken resi portfolio
The Cadogan Estate has just bagged a portfolio of nearly 200 properties across South Ken and Earls Court.
68% of LPAs to miss April’s CIL charge date; ‘a significant impact on the delivery of housing’ likely
68% of local planning authorities won't have a CIL charge in place by the time Section 106 restrictions come in in April 2015, say Savills and the Federation of Master Builders.
Agents turn to the courts over what constitutes a confidential client list
Two London estate agencies have turned to the High Court over "a very large difference in opinion" about what makes a confidential client/prospect list.
Boultbee-Brooks kickstarts £250m development venture
Entrepreneur Steve Boultbee-Brooks has launched a new London-based acquisition, development and asset management venture.
World in London #1: Playing in the global city
In the first part of Savills' World in London 2014 report, Director of World Research Yolande Barnes explores what makes London such as star player on the international field...
Splashing the Cashes: A peacock of a summer night’s dream
In which William Cash throws an Elizabethan bash at Upton Cressett to celebrate his wife's birthday, his father's knighthood, and a local planning triumph.
Average UK prices breach 2007’s peak
After a 1% rise in June to take the annual increase to +11.8%, average UK property prices have now breached their 2007 peak, says Knight Frank.
How to blur out a property on Google Street View
Google has just made it much easier for homeowners to "disguise" their properties on Street View maps.
New Junior VP for BPF
David Sleath, Chief Exec of SEGRO, has been named as the new Junior Vice President of The British Property Federation.
Spike in number of consumers predicting >10% house price growth
EXCLUSIVE: People are getting more bullish about big house price rises over the next 12 months, according to a new survey by Rightmove.