Rising costs squeeze margins for SME construction firms
Workloads continue to rise but increasing material prices and salaries mean margins are 'narrower than ever', says FMB
How residential construction costs compare around the world
Construction activity is increasing around the world, although the "recovery is patchy, varying at both regional and national levels," according to a new survey which breaks down current residential construction…
UK construction industry needs to find another 1,000,000 workers by 2020 – EC Harris
Consultancy firm EC Harris has slammed the UK's tackling of the current housing crisis, arguing that we should be focusing on access to labour and money, rather than planning and land availability.
Enter The Atrium: construction completed on Park Road scheme
After a two year build programme, Shepherd Construction has just handed over the £27m The Atrium development on Park Road, Regents Park.
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Interview: New UK Sotheby’s International Realty MD Alex Isidro on what’s next for the luxury brokerage
PrimeResi quizzes the high-profile real estate agency's recently-appointed boss about bumper sales figures, brand-building, and why this business is 'all about people, not property'.
£22mn penthouse sold in £50mn deal spree at top-end Kensington scheme
Lodha confirms launch date for next sales phase at Holland Park Gate following another run of big-ticket transactions.
Government proposes the ‘biggest shakeup to the homebuying system in this country’s history’
Consultations have opened into significant & wide-ranging reforms that promise to 'rewire a chaotic system which has become a barrier to homeownership.'
‘Landmark’ townhouse sale concluded in Chelsea
'Discerning buyers are focusing on best-in-class assets', says agency, confirming sale of near-£28mn trophy home as part of £100mn deal run.
London Square gears up to launch sales at landmark heritage conversion project
Ambitious transformation of former Surrey County Council HQ is to deliver 264 new homes, with completion set for 2027.
Country house guru Sweeting joins high-end valuation firm
Longstanding Knight Frank figure has taken up a consultant role at James Wyatt's Parthenia.
Seven key themes in the global branded residences sector
From standalone towers to wellness-led living, these are the big trends shaping luxury branded residences worldwide.
Influential committee calls for ‘major reform of the whole property tax system’
'The case for major reform of the whole property tax system – from Stamp Duty Land Tax to Inheritance Tax to Council Tax and VAT – is almost unarguable,' says Sir Vince Cable.
Luxury developer Amara Property adds Sales & Acquisitions Director
Warren Leader has joined Rutu Buddhdev's team.
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Marcus Blake talks us through the Berkeley Group developer's new creative direction, and shows off its first completed in-house design effort.
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Agency lists rare 'generational' home on Cavendish Avenue, one of NW London's top resi addresses.
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