Planning reforms could put ‘too much pressure to build in London & the south’, warns former Environment Secretary
"New planning targets will force councils to build on greenbelt sites," declares The Times, citing what the Ministry of Housing calls "misleading" analysis that "misunderstands the nature and purpose" of Local Housing Targets.
Scottish MPs approve ‘radical’ planning reforms
Scotland's new Planning Bill aspires to create 'a more inclusive and collaborative planning system'
Lichfields recruits London planning veteran
Michael Lowndes has joined top planning consultancy Lichfields as Senior Director in the Major Projects team.
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 begins redundancy consultation process
Agency says fewer than 3% of its UK workforce could be affected.
London Square buys 800-home Earl’s Court scheme
Aldar-owned developer completes another significant resi acquisition in SW London.
Burnham’s rise revives the big property tax question
The former Manchester Mayor and Prime Ministerial hopeful has been a long-standing advocate of a Land Value Tax to replace Stamp Duty.
Strutt & Parker recruits Knight Frank’s Glanville to lead prime cities push
BNP Paribas-backed agency steps up expansion across key regional markets.
Property Industry Reactions: Starmer resigns, opening the door for a Burnham premiership
UPDATED: It's a 'double whammy,' says Becky Fatemi - 'uncertainty over future policy, followed by concern about the policies themselves.
First Look: Albion Nord completes £6.7mn show home at Bishops Avenue Gardens
Arts & Crafts meets luxury living in first apartment to be unveiled at new Billionaires' Row scheme.
Salboy launches fourth central London scheme
Studio Power has designed the ten-apartment scheme in Camden for Salboy & Forge Homes.
‘Bold buyers snap up deals’: Super-prime agent calls for ‘the end of caution’ in PCL
'Decisive buyers are dominating,' says Peter Wetherell, following a five-day five-deal run worth nearly £25mn.
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'We see Mr Burnham as a negative for the Prime Central London property market for second home owners, foreign owners and landlords,' writes estate agency boss.
Part-complete luxury resi project near Buckingham Palace offered for £35mn
Rare PCL development play 'ready for immediate start on site'.
Referrals lead the way for prime buyer enquiries, survey finds
Industry relationships are becoming increasingly important as activity goes 'off-portal', says AgentWise.
Mapped: Which parts of London face the greatest subsidence risk?
Latest British Geological Survey projections pinpoints central and northern boroughs as future hotspots, with potential implications for key housing markets.
Renters’ Rights Act yet to shift London market, says Foxtons
May was the first full month with the Renters' Rights Act in force 'and the most remarkable thing is how little changed,' says estate agency.