RICS launches retrofit guide for home-owners
Building on the new Residential Retrofit Standard, this guide provides 'in-depth information on all aspects of making homes more energy efficient.'
Net zero & historic buildings: 7 key unknowns & 6 important questions for policy-makers
Improving the energy-efficiency of older homes is a vital part of the march to lower carbon emissions & combatting climate change.
Making Sense of Sustainability: New frameworks aim to improve home & historic building retrofits
Three new sets of guidance - including a new standard from the RICS - attempt to clarify & formalise the emergent multi-billion-pound residential retrofit industry.
RICS launches ‘pioneering’ best practice standards for residential retrofits
Fresh guidance aims to 'revolutionise retrofitting practices across the UK.'
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Super-prime agent & social media star launches ‘game-changing’ property brokerage
One of London's best-known top-end agents has set up a 'forward-thinking' luxury property brokerage that 'understands the power of storytelling & digital influence in a new era of property.'
Super-prime developer lines up £225mn scheme in Notting Hill
Valouran continues to build pipeline of landmark projects, unveiling plans for a 'major play' on Westbourne Grove.
DDRE Global brings in major player to realise American ambitions
Anastacia Murray-Watson has joined Daniel Daggers' luxury brokerage after more than 18 years at Knight Frank.
West End office building set for boutique luxury resi conversion
Dukelease & BST England have teamed up to transform a handsome period block on Hallam Street into six high-end apartments.
Salary Survey: What are UK property professionals earning in 2025 – and what do they really value?
New report reveals how salary structures & hiring trends are evolving in response to market conditions & new legislation.
Dexters names new CEO
Estate agency's CFO & Deputy CEO Ash Kashyap steps up to the top job as Andy Shepherd retires.
Former Savills Director launches indie buying agency
After a successful career in Edinburgh & London estate agency, Charles McCosh's new venture provides property search services across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire & Hertfordshire.
John D Wood & Co. recruits Knight Frank’s Kilgarriff to lead Central London Lettings
A senior KF operator has moved to a key role in Polly Ogden Duffy's team at JDW.
Prime Purchase recruits SW London specialist
Abigail Frankish has joined the Savills-owned buying agency from Aykroyd & Co.
Property agency sponsors Olympic swimming champion
Knight Frank says multi-gold medallist James Guy MBE will be an 'inspiring ambassador' for its brand.
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Buyer sought for rare mixed-use development opp in Mayfair
'Exceptional' site in London's most exclusive neighbourhood has a GDV of around £12mn.
UK property becoming safe haven by default – Knight Frank
The government has sent the wrong message by scrapping non-dom status, but any negativity has been dwarfed by the wider commotion on global financial markets this month, explains the agency's Tom Bill.
Boutique agency House Collective opens in West London
'Opening a physical space felt like a very natural evolution,' says high-end property firm as it debuts new base in Notting Hill.
Philip Harvey: Why the wealthy are voting with their feet
'Most of the demand we’re seeing now is less about "going somewhere"...it’s more about clients wanting to leave something behind,' writes Property Vision's senior partner.
HMRC Research: Why overseas buyers choose UK property
The UK 'was seen as a safe investment, particularly amongst those buying high value properties,' conclude researchers after quizzing nearly 300 non-UK resident buyers five years ago.