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Pickles cracks down on unauthorised development
Off-Plan: Only 15% of respondents supported extended permitted development rights
Only 15% of respondents to the Government's consultation supported new permitted development rights that double the size of extensions allowed without the need for planning permission, according to results…
Pickles wants cameras in planning meetings after bloggers threatened with arrest
Eric Pickles has warned that freedom of speech and independent journalism are under attack in local government, after local residents were threatened with arrest for filming and reporting council meetings.
More planning red tape cut in the name of “sensible development”
The latest batch of measures to speed-up planning procedures and promote "sensible development" has been announced by the government.
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PCL heavyweights to build London-UAE corridor for Sotheby’s International Realty
Knight Frank & Savills high fliers brought in to create 'specialist cross-border partnership' focusing on luxury transactions.
Park Modern’s £60mn penthouse finds a buyer
Reports suggest an AI tycoon has picked up the marquee unit at Fenton Whelan's Bayswater scheme, marking the biggest super-prime sale of the last year.
Savills names new Mayfair sales head
Nick Verdi takes the reins of agency’s high-profile operation based on North Audley Street.
Ex-Savills director joins Moveli
Upper-market brokerage continues to scale its national agent network.
In Pictures: British joinery firm completes ‘jewel box’ transformation in Knightsbridge
James Wellesley & Paulo Moschino unveil their artisanal reworking of a 'characterless' townhouse, reflecting a wider trend for luxury homes 'designed with soul'.
Much Ado About Nothing: Why bifurcation, not decline, is the real story in Prime Central London
Richard Rogerson explains how quality is now defining liquidity in the capital’s top neighbourhoods - and flags more key trends to watch in 2026, from shifting demographics to the return of debt.
London’s prime rental market has slumped, but there’s a super-prime bright spot
Survey of the capital's luxury lettings scene reveals key trends, big deals & an out-performing neighbourhood...
Call for urgent demand-side stimulus as worst-case risks emerge for London’s new-build pipeline
Industry analysis flags risk of sharp slowdown and potential developer exit as existing projects near completion.
Ibiza & London design studio expands into the Cotswolds
Kit Maplethorpe & Alex Hancock’s Bloom Studio says demand has been rising for turnkey design services beyond the capital.
Prime London transactions set for spring uplift, but supply still stronger than demand – Knight Frank
Latest data shows offers accepted rose last month, but new buyer numbers were below the five-year average - and prices are still under pressure.
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