London could be given ‘partial exemption’ from new planning rules
The Prime Minister has suggested that the capital could be offered a "carve-out" from some new Permitted Development Rights.
Khan ‘rips up’ London’s planning rulebook; looks to smaller schemes to deliver more housing
The new Draft London Plan wants higher-density residential property development, with smaller schemes (up to 25 units) delivering 24,500 new homes in London each year.
Ease planning rules to allow lockdown-hit hotels to be converted to resi, says top agency
"Looking at redevelopment options [rather than re-opening after lockdown] may be a far more realistic and rewarding route for a few hotel owners," says Colliers, as it calls for an extension to permitted…
Westminster names new planning chair & additional deputy leader
Tim Mitchell will now be sharing deputy leader duties with Richard Beddoe, while Melvyn Caplan steps up as chairman of planning
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Luxury property brokerage adds two more big-hitters in PCL
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Non-dom changes create £401mn stamp duty ‘black hole’ – Knight Frank
Policy shift blamed for slump in £5mn-plus deals and mounting pressure on Treasury purse strings.
Investor swoops on pair of Knightsbridge apartment buildings
Boutique PCL agencies collaborate on big-ticket deal just around the corner from Harrods.
£15mn Clarges Mayfair apartment sparks global bidding war
The trophy residence overlooking Green Park sold sight unseen for ‘well above’ asking.
Itani expands Global Branded Residences with significant new hires
Aldo Flakstad has moved from Knight Frank in Italy; Anna Carner joins from JLL in London.
Winkworth expands prime London network
Franchisee Neil Sloam branches out with new operation covering Belsize Park & Hampstead Village.
Berkeley names new Chair & CEO as profits dip
Housebuilding Plc aims for continuity leadership as Chair Michael Dobson steps down & a new ten-year strategy kicks in.
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‘Big ticket buyers returned to the capital’ in Q2, claims agency
Benham and Reeves' index of prime buyer demand increased from Q1 to Q2, but remains down on an annual basis.