Proposed planning change would ‘destroy’ national parks, warn critics
"It is one of the most bonkers examples of environmental destruction I could think of," says the CEO of the Yorkshire Dales national park, as the government seeks view on "giving farmers greater freedom to change the use of their existing buildings to residential use and support the delivery of new homes in rural communities."
AR Design wins planning for a striking contemporary country house in Hampshire
In Pictures: The Well House near Winchester is a one-off eco-home with a bold design that blends into the local landscape.
‘Too easy for planners to say no’: Top architect calls for a change to the Country House Clause
John Pardey says the NPPF's coveted Paragraph 79 should be cut or reformed, after losing an appeal for a modern mansion in the Kent countryside
78% of councillors think that proposed reforms would make planning ‘less democratic’
A "radical" overhaul of the English planning regime, outlined by the Government in August, would make the system worse, according to a survey of 315 local councillors...
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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…
Winkworth launches new branch in SW London
Ex-Dexters & Knight Frank agent heads up latest addition to franchise giant's network.
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'
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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