‘One in three new homes planned for London are lost after planning permission is granted’
Fifty Thousand Homes campaign claims that over a third of new homes approved in the capital are "lost"
Planning surge puts London’s new homes targets within touching distance
The number of new homes being approved by the capital's planners accelerated by 73% in the first three months of the year, with 11,870 new residential units across 1,553 separate sites entering the pipeline…
Barn conversions won’t need planning permission as planning system streamlined
Greg Clark, the Minister of State for Decentralisation and Cities, has announced further moves to simplify the planning system, including speeding up the appeals process and making it easier to change…
Homes Work: office-to-resi conversions to be planning-free
Converting offices into residential units will no longer need planning permission if rumours are right about about "radical changes to the English planning system." Let the goldrush begin.
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SevenCapital gears up for £1bn London expansion
Birmingham real estate investor-developer announces brace of key hires & plans trio of major projects in the UK capital, delivering over 1,000 new homes.
Residence One sets up new £60mn scheme in St John’s Wood
Luxury developer acquires St Mark’s Court for the follow-up to its fast-selling Allen House project in Kensington.
Nicolas Van Patrick swoops on Aylesford International’s rental business
Boutique Knightsbridge agency boosts RBKC presence with latest high-profile acquisition.
Queen Anne ‘masterpiece’ hits the market on Chelsea’s Cheyne Walk
In Pictures: Historic trophy home overlooking the Thames is one of the most notable listings of 2025 so far.
Leading property PR agencies to merge
Chanel Bailey's Elevate & Adam Foster's Ellwood have joined forces to create 'a dynamic & expanded powerhouse in the industry.'
Douglas & Gordon launches £200mn+ property lending platform
James Evans' D&G has teamed up with Paul Oberschneider's Hilltop Capital Partners to create a new bridging finance platform.
Knightsbridge apartment scheme pitched as London’s ‘ultimate multi-generational home’
In Pictures: Mdesign's ultra-prime boutique project on Pont Street is being marketed at £54mn.
Ten Charts: Inside Foxtons’ big turnaround plan
Latest annual report reveals how the high-profile agency is approaching risk & opportunity, creating a 'more respectful and inclusive environment' - and deploying 'growth mode'.
Lucy Morton: Why landlords should keep calm & carry on
Change can be unsettling, but those who continue to provide quality homes and positive experiences for tenants have little to fear from the Renters Reform Bill, explains JLL's resi agency chief.
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Knight Frank names three new lettings managers
Agency bolsters operations in key markets across South West, North, City & East London.
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Dubai developer targets price record with new Palm Jumeirah villas
Top-flight Middle Eastern architecture firm Killa Design is working with Swiss billionaire Dr David von Rosen's 25 Degrees to 'push the boundaries of luxury living and craftsmanship.'
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 13, 2025
50% more sales were agreed in prime London's postcodes last week compared to the same seven days last year, as price cuts continue to run rife.