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
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Foxtons’ Isidro appointed COO of UK Sotheby’s International Realty
Luxury agency announces another big-name hire as dramatic scaling-up continues.
In Pictures: Iconic Portland Place mansion lists at £75mn following ultra-prime makeover
Adam-designed trophy home has been 'reimagined for 21st century living' by MSMR Architects and 1508 London, at a total cost of nearly £50mn.
PCL super-agent Lloyd returns to Beauchamp Estates
Charles Lloyd, aka 'Mr Mayfair', has rejoined the luxury agency from CBRE.
Royalton mega-mansion in Surrey fetches record price
Julian Bicknell-designed stunner is the most expensive home sold on St George’s Hill this year.
Boutique PCL agency hires Foxtons high-flyer
Edvin Griskin won numerous awards as a top negotiator at his former firm.
A London borough has been crowned Rightmove’s ‘happiest place to live’ for the first time
'Having access to nature and green spaces is more important to residents than having access to public transport, shops and restaurants, and employment opportunities,' says Rightmove after surveying 26,000…
Buyer snaps up £14mn turnkey townhouse in Chelsea
Freshly-refurbished residence on Harley Gardens exchanged in under a month.
Knight Frank names new resi land bosses
Charlie Hart to take over from Justin Gaze as Head of Development Land, while Nick Alderman steps up to Head of Central London Land.
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Average asking prices to drop 1% in 2024, predicts Rightmove
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