Planning consents hit 261k; highest annual total since before the 2008 crash
New home registrations at highest level since the crash (but what’s going on in London?)
A total of 41,222 new homes were registered by the National House Building Council throughout the UK in Q2, an uptick of 1% on the same period last year.
Developers are ‘on track’ to deliver one million new homes by 2020
More units are being built, says Savills, but we need more development in the South East
Commons approve not-quite-planning-free extension plans
The House of Commons has voted (by 265 to 221) to accept the amended Growth & Infrastructure Bill, which was passed by the Lords on Monday (more here) and which gives homeowners the permitted development…
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American tech mogul reportedly buys £42mn Holland Park mansion
Former Google boss Eric Schmidt is said to have acquired the Grade II-listed super-prime residence last year.
Knight Frank seals deal for new global HQ in the City
Real estate giant signs up for 72,400 sq ft space at Aviva Investors' One Liverpool Street.
Investor targets 100-home portfolio in Prime Central London amid market reset
European real estate firm has been capitalising on 'historically attractive' pricing in some of the capital's most exclusive neighbourhoods, snapping up 22 freehold houses over the last year.
London’s HNW exodus gathers pace as international home-buyers look elsewhere
UK estate agency Hamptons has seen interest from international buyers fall to the lowest level on record, while Henley & Partners reports a tripling of enquiries from wealthy Brits looking to relocate…
Brokerage secures £60mn of super-prime listings in Little Venice
Firm claims big market share gain in west London 'oasis'.
London knocked out of world’s top five richest cities as millionaires exit
The world's wealthiest cities in 2025: Of the top 50 international HNW hubs, only the UK & Russian capitals have seen their millionaire populations decline over the last decade.
Trump’s tariffs & stock market turmoil: Industry insiders on the potential impacts for UK prime property
'When sentiment sours, it’s the high-end, optional purchases that stall first'
In Pictures: ‘One of the most extraordinary development opportunities to come to market in recent years’ seeks £16mn
The historic St. John’s Seminary in the Surrey Hills has planning consent for 52 new homes, presenting an opportunity for a developer to create a magnificent prime residential project.
Rock legend’s former Marylebone party pad seeks £5.5mn
Sub-penthouse at Harley House - where Mick Jagger partied with Marianne Faithfull & Rolling Stones bandmate Keith Richards - has hit the open market for the first time in 30 years.
Change at the top for JLL in the UK
Reports suggest Matt Richards is to replace Stephanie Hyde as the property firm's UK CEO.
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Set of top-end apartments will be housed in the UK's tallest tower outside London.
Prime lettings market returns to growth
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Postcard from Portugal: Sustained international demand & eco-conscious living as standard
'A persistent supply shortage & strong international demand are keeping the market highly competitive, particularly in premium locations,' says Portuguese estate agency boss Christophe Londot.