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Only half of Londoners are open to more homes being built in their local area
Perceptions need to change if housebuilding targets are to be met, warns London First
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Government pitches a ‘major scaling up’ of custom & self-built homes
30-40,000 custom and self-build (CSB) homes could and should be built in the UK each year, says Richard Bacon, in a report that rails against "houses designed by accountants".
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Holiday lets boom ‘crippling’ local rental markets
Countryside charity CPRE estimates there has been a 1,000% increase in homes listed for short-term let across the UK over the last five years
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Jenrick outlines ‘planning for the future’ reforms, with new rights to replace disused buildings with new homes
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has set out another raft of proposals designed "to bring Britain’s planning system into the 21st century."
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Knight Frank puts heavyweight duo at helm of London Private Office
Specialist division brings together the firm's 'most accomplished advisers' for UHNWIs.
Buyer swoops on ‘one of London’s most celebrated historic houses’
Architecture wins out over postcode as purchaser searching in Westminster exchanges on landmark mansion south of the river.
Italy’s exit tax plan raises eyebrows in Britain
'Perhaps we don’t look so bad after all?' quips top London buying agent as Rome pitches a departure charge for wealthy residents.
Top-end Kensington scheme racks up over £70mn in sales
Developer unveils resident amenities and reports latest sales progress at Squire & Partners-designed project.
PCL agency bolsters team after high-end deal run
Former Aston Chase ops manager joins alongside two agents as the Mayfair-based firm sets its sights on further expansion.
£48mn price tag for Bryan O’Sullivan-designed penthouse at Chelsea Barracks
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Native Land teams up with Singaporean investor for PCL acquisition drive
Kensington block changes hands as new venture targets the capital’s prime rental market.
Guernsey’s biggest privately-owned estate seeks £65mn
The 80-acre Havilland Hall comes with a Regency mansion, a private 'village' and an array of leisure & business facilities.
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Elicyon names new Creative Director
Rebecca Larn steps up at Charu Gandhi's London-based luxury design firm.
Guy Meacock: ‘These are the best conditions I have ever seen, from my side of the negotiating fence’
Seasoned agency boss on what's next for buyers in Prime Central London.
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