Property developer installs ‘monumental’ sculpture in Westminster
Nick Hornby's latest public realm piece combines an evocation of King Richard I with an ambiguous curling line to 'explore the fragility of power'.
Westminster brings in Publica to oversee £235m Oxford Street revamp
Leading urban design consultancy Publica has been tasked with providing "strategic oversight to shape the holistic design and delivery" of the Council’s £235m plan to revamp the Oxford Street District…
Property developers tasked with improving London’s air quality
New planning guidance outlaws wood burners in new and refurbished homes in London, and calls for architects and developers to 'consider air quality at every stage of the design process'.
What does the future of the prime residence look like? Exploring the impact of Covid-19 on luxury property development
Knight Frank has looked into how Covid-19 is accelerating design trends and impacting housing delivery, suggesting some key evolutions for the future of the global prime residence.
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UK Sotheby’s International Realty confirms departure of Managing Partner Reynolds
Claire Reynolds spent 19 years with Savills before joining George Azar's brokerage to lead a dramatic expansion in prime London.
Agency seals record-breaking deal in ‘London’s first luxury apartment block’
'Spectacular' £10.75mn duplex at Albert Hall Mansions was sold to an overseas buyer.
PCL property & wealth management consultancy bolsters team
Mayfair-based Lanesborough Advisory installs Henry Browne as Partner and Co-Owner.
Trio of developers completes hidden scheme in the heart of Mayfair
Three agencies are jointly handling sales at Three Kings Mayfair, where one apartment has already sold for more than £5,000 psf.
Turning the page: Why it’s time to exit the ‘Wexit’ echo chamber
It would be impossible for prime markets not to feel the impact of recent tax changes, but the reality of the 'wealth exit' on the ground is different from the media perception, say top property advisors…
Buyer sought for Lutyens’ last country house masterpiece
Grade I Cotswolds mansion debuts on the open market, seeking offers over £18mn.
Historic Chelsea gem with artistic pedigree hits the market at £9mn
Buyer sought for 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' between the King's Road and Fulham Road.
Property agents face ‘major changes’ as Material Information rules replaced
'The risks for non-compliance are potentially much higher' now, warns Propertymark, as Trading Standards removes Material Information guidance in favour of regulation under the new Digital Markets, Competition…
Knight Frank downgrades PCL house price growth forecast
'Needs-based' housing markets are likely to see prices rise faster than previously thought, but Knight Frank has cut its near-term forecast for Prime Central London 'due to the fact the political backdrop…
In Pictures: French Riviera ‘Bond Villa’ returns to market
Villa Roc Fleuri was formerly home to Bond actor Sean Connery.
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