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Record number of planning permissions granted in 2017
351,169 new homes were granted planning permission in England last year (the highest number since 2006), over 18,079 sites
Since 2014, developers have built/started 18,000 more new homes in London than they have sold
New-build sales in London plummeted by 20% in Q4 - but over-supply is still growing, warns Molior
‘2019 cannot be described as a vintage year for London’s residential development industry’ – but things picked up in Q4
Molior's quarterly analysis reveals a marked improvement in London's housebuilding landscape towards the end of 2019
Church of England plans 9,000 new homes on excess land
The church 'has something unique to contribute to the housing crisis', says the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby
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Touring eight of London’s most spectacular ultra-prime listings
From an 'incomparable' Hyde Park penthouse to a hidden mansion in Knightsbridge, PrimeResi looks at the options for elite buyers with super-sized budgets.
London Square continues prime site acquisition run with ‘extremely attractive’ Brook Green project
The former school site in West London is the Aldar-owned property developer's eighth acquisition so far this year.
‘Arguably the finest in Mayfair’: Trophy townhouse lists at £49.5mn
Grand red-brick specimen on Balfour Place is the only double-fronted south-facing home in Mayfair Village.
Top-end construction firm installs new Group MD
Castellum founders herald 'a key milestone' for the business as Lyndon Marfell joins from Walter Lilly.
Buying agency platform adds two heavyweight advisors
Johnny Turnbull & John De Pree have joined Claire Whisker's First In The Door team.
Former Northacre sales boss launches new venture
Simon Edwardson's Wind Leaf will be offering up 'market leading advisory services for residential and commercial assets on a worldwide basis'.
New Earls Court plans submitted, promising ‘a global destination’ with 4,000 new homes
Delancey's Earls Court Development team promises 'a place for everyone, a neighbourhood that brings people together, where they feel welcome, safe and included.'
Investor picks up South Ken apartment block
Firm plans to enlarge & rework the period building on Roland Gardens.
Another ‘milestone’ deal in Mayfair as super-prime buyers make their move
Conditions are nervy, but some HNWIs are sensing an opportunity & taking a long-term view, reports top acquisition firm.
Behind the numbers: How many non-doms will be affected by next year’s changes?
Savills estimates that 22,100 non-doms are likely to be exposed to proposed tax changes.
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