Major landowners challenge leasehold reform in the High Court
Freeholders including Prime Central London giants Grosvenor & the Cadogan Estate are arguing against big changes to the leasehold regime.
Government looks to ‘switch on’ leasehold reform measures
Amongst other things, the latest consultation sets out a plan for more transparency over service fees, and mandatory regulation for managing agents.
Expert Views: Property industry insiders on the government’s latest leasehold reform plans
Lawyers & leasehold specialists weigh-in on a big update on leasehold reform - including that the 'two-year rule' for leasehold extensions ends in January.
Watered-down Leasehold Reform Bill becomes law; Renters Reform shelved
Rushed-through Act is 'far from perfect, but it is the start of reform to outdated legislation that was not fit for purpose,' says Propertymark.
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Middle Eastern developer swoops on London housebuilder Regal
Royalty-backed Arada to pump more than £500mn into London resi projects.
Savills names new Head of International Sales
Odge Davey has returned to the firm in a senior role.
Chestertons recruits lettings boss from Stirling Ackroyd
Nikki Smyth has joined the 30-branch agency as North & East London Regional Director.
From shell to showpiece: Why ‘grey box’ sales are a win-win for buyers & developers
REDD's CEO Russell Smithers runs through the advantages of buying - and selling - luxury apartments in shell condition, with insights from a top lawyer & a PCL acquisition specialist.
Valouran appointed to ‘reposition’ landmark SW1 scheme, The Broadway
Alex Michelin & Matthew Robertson's team are now Asset Manager for the redeveloped New Scotland Yard site, completed by Northacre in 2022.
Warwick appoints agents at boutique Marylebone scheme
Transformation of Edwardian building on Seymour Place is due for completion later this year.
£53mn price tag for ‘one of Dubai’s most prestigious homes’
In Pictures: Agency debuts 38,000 sq ft art-filled mega-mansion overlooking the Dubai Hills Golf Course.
Advance to Mayfair: British buyers roll the dice on Prime Central London once again
For the first time in years, PCL feels less like a vault for absentee investors and more like an affordable, functioning housing market, writes buying agent Ollie Marshall.
Final apartments served up at luxury boutique scheme in St John’s Wood
Trio of homes unveiled at developer-restaurateur's ‘labour-of-love’ on Hamilton Terrace following strong off-market run.
Luxury Frontier Markets: Five global HNW enclaves to watch
Knight Frank tips this set of rising real estate destinations with the potential to soar.
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Postcard from Dubai: Another record-setting summer for the property market
Residential transaction activity 'remains extraordinary' in the Middle Eastern wealth hub, says Mania Merrikhi, as prices continue to escalate - but 'there are early signs of cooling in certain sub-markets.
Montenegro townhouse scheme promise ‘a new era of coastal & golf living combined’
Luštica Bay's 11 new townhouses overlook the Adriatic Sea & a Gary Player-designed golf course.
Gateley Legal adds resi development specialist
Brian Dowling joins as Partner.
Luxury serviced apartment block opposite Hyde Park hits the market at £35mn
Agents instructed on prominent freehold building with 17 high-end units - including a chunky penthouse - and scope for an international brand tie-up.
Savills names new CFO ahead of senior management changes
Nick Sanderson will take over from Simon Shaw - who becomes the Plc's Group CEO - next year.