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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The Times: Is London’s housing market on the edge of freefall?
PCL agents report steep ultra-prime slowdown as tax changes drive flight of international buyers.
‘The London market has turned a corner,’ reports super-prime agency despite slump in £15mn+ sales
41% fewer ultra-prime sales were agreed in Prime Central London in the first half of this year compared to 2024, but Beauchamp Estates thinks the market is now 'levelling out'.
Deal sealed on best-in-class South Ken townhouse
Low-key marketing campaign delivers super-prime success on one of SW London's top garden squares.
Former Chestertons Director launches SW London estate agency
Robert Sturges wants to rebuild collaborative agency practices in prime London.
‘A lot has changed over the last six months’: Savills slashes 2025’s house price growth forecast
But the five-year outlook for the mainstream market has been slightly upgraded.
‘We’re kicking ass’: Michael McHale & Sam Patterson of KIRE on rewriting the estate agency rulebook
'We realised that agents could become the glue that brings a community together': PrimeResi meets the founders of NW London’s hottest boutique property agency.
Top super-prime agent Lloyd launches off-market advisory firm
'Mr Mayfair's' new independent venture focuses on discreet sales & acquisitions across London’s most prestigious postcodes.
Standout sale at The OWO ‘underscores the enduring appeal of London’
‘One-of-a-kind’ £17.95mn residence sold in latest marquee deal at landmark Whitehall development.
Renovated A-list Cotswold farmhouse seeks £22.5mn
'Kitesbridge Farm is a landmark estate blending historic charm with modern architecture and top-tier design,' says UK Sotheby’s International Realty.
Super-prime design studio Elicyon lands in Singapore
Charu Gandhi's London-based firm has expanded its operations to support the delivery of top-end projects across Asia.
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Prime Central London is shifting ‘from an investor-led landscape to one driven by domestic & lifestyle demand’
Today's PCL buyers are 'prioritising quality of life over capital gains,' says Winkworth.
Foxtons profits jump 31%
'It’s been a strong start to the year,' says estate agency boss - but 'we expect a more challenging second half.'
In Pictures: Penthouse project at The Broadway promises to ‘set a new standard for contemporary luxury living’
Elite design and delivery team to transform shell-and-core space at the former Scotland Yard HQ into a 'legacy' super-prime residence.
Agency reports Wimbledon deal flurry as buyers chase ‘best of both worlds’
While traditional PCL markets continue to struggle, this SW London neighbourhood is seeing competing bids, record deals and properties selling after a single viewing.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 30, 2025
42% fewer sales were agreed in Week 30 2025 compared to the same seven day period in 2024, and 9% fewer through the year so far.