New high-rise fire safety planning rules are now in play
"Planning gateway one" has been introduced to ensure that high-rise developments consider fire safety at the earliest stages of planning.
Government confirms new planning rules on upwards extensions and unused building demolitions to be in play ‘by September’
New permitted development laws are going before Parliament today, allowing upward extensions and the rebuilding of unused buildings without the need for full planning permission.
At a Glance: New planning use class & permitted development rules
Nexus Planning has summarised a suite of big changes to the planning system's change of use rules in a handy colour-coded guide.
RBKC rules on high-profile Melbury Road basement battle
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Former Northacre sales boss launches new venture
Simon Edwardson's Wind Leaf will be offering up 'market leading advisory services for residential and commercial assets on a worldwide basis'.
Another ‘milestone’ deal in Mayfair as super-prime buyers make their move
Conditions are nervy, but some HNWIs are sensing an opportunity & taking a long-term view, reports top acquisition firm.
Abrahmsohn on non-doms, £50k pw rentals & why October 30th will be a watershed moment
Next month's Budget could send shockwaves through every stratum of the property market, writes veteran agent Trevor Abrahmsohn.
Russell Simpson strengthens PCL team
Daniel Trelease and Oscar Martinelli have joined the family-run firm's Chelsea office.
Mega-deals dry up as caution slows London’s top-end property market
You could count the number of £30mn-plus sales that happened in the last year on two hands.
New Earls Court plans submitted, promising ‘a global destination’ with 4,000 new homes
Delancey's Earls Court Development team promises 'a place for everyone, a neighbourhood that brings people together, where they feel welcome, safe and included.'
‘Iconic’ Dubai property developer sets up shop in Knightsbridge
Super-prime & branded residence developer Binghatti is to open a 'concept store' near Harrods in London.
JLL ‘reaffirms commitment’ to PCL with raft of resi promotions
Agency's senior-level reshuffle in and around Prime Central London - including a new Head of Lettings - follows new appointments.
Behind the numbers: How many non-doms will be affected by next year’s changes?
Savills estimates that 22,100 non-doms are likely to be exposed to proposed tax changes.
Knight Frank super-prime sales boss in South of France move
Edward de Mallet Morgan will be focusing on properties worth over €20mn on the Côte d'Azur and beyond.
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Savills adds buy-to-let specialist
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