Mayor Khan pursues ‘more control’ over office-to-resi conversions
New figures from City Hall show that since 2013, around 1.5 million square metres of office space could have already been converted into residential units in London using permitted development rights.
Khan Do: Key housing priorities for London’s new Mayor
London's mayoral election turned into an election on housing, so what should Sadiq Khan now be focusing on in order to actually deliver on all those promises?
Lambeth moves to block office-to-resi rights in Brixton and Clapham
Lambeth council cracks on with an Article 4 direction against office-to-resi permitted development rights
Six million square feet of UK office space ‘lost’ to resi in 2014
Developers converted over six million square feet of UK office space into residential accommodation during 2014 alone (creating about 7,000 new homes), according to a new investigation by the British…
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Big-brand super-prime brokerage names new MD; reveals bumper H1 results
United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty says it racked up nearly £600mn in sales during the first half of 2025.
Knight Frank names North London super-prime sales lead
Agency says latest high-level appointment will help deliver a 'unified offering' in the £10mn-plus space across NW London.
Hamptons launches ‘unique & comprehensive’ interior design division
Venerable estate agency says the joint venture, called hdesign, 'is a natural extension to our commitment to providing comprehensive property services.'
Evolving expectations, earned experience & the long view: Guy Meacock on 20 years of prime property buying
The Prime Purchase director discusses two decades of property market shifts, understanding clients' mindsets - and the early-career lesson he never forgot.
London property market more split than it has been since Brexit – Knight Frank
Agency flags significant divergence in prices and deal volumes between PCL and POL amid ‘summer of speculation.'
Interiors lead appointed at super-prime Pimlico scheme
'Landmark' One Bessborough Gardens project is transforming a former Government spy agency HQ overlooking the Thames.
Chelsea landlord flags significant rental price growth & demographic shifts
'It is apparent that we are losing longer-term residents as a result of changing legislation,' warns Martin's Properties.
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From Manhattan to Mayfair via Miami: Where the world’s $30m+ set call home
New research charts the cities with the largest UHNW residential footprints, revealing shifting second-home trends and emerging luxury hotspots.
Industry Reactions: Bank of England cuts base rate to 4%
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Treasury eyes Autumn IHT & CGT hikes
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