Scotland outlaws housebuilding during Covid-19 lockdown
Housebuilding is not essential during the Coronavirus lockdown, says Holyrood
Government outlines package of measures to boost post-Covid construction
Housing minister Robert Jenrick promises an extension of planning permission deadlines, speedier planning appeals, and relaxed restrictions on construction site working hours;
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Kier to sell housebuilding arm in ‘fundamental restructure’
Construction giant confirms that it 'has received a number of inbound expressions of interest' in its housebuilding division Kier Living
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Build to Rent is the ‘key growth area’ in the UK housebuilding market
The number of new dwellings delivered across the UK is likely to climb to over 300,000 by 2021, predicts AMA Research
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UK Sotheby’s International Realty confirms departure of Managing Partner Reynolds
Claire Reynolds spent 19 years with Savills before joining George Azar's brokerage to lead a dramatic expansion in prime London.
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Reuben Brothers completes first resi phase of £1bn Piccadilly Estate
The AHMM-designed One Carrington has delivered 28 new luxury homes as part of a huge transformation underway in London's most exclusive neighbourhood.
Green light for £1.3bn West London brewery regen scheme
Squire & Partners-designed riverside development approved after a decade-long planning battle.
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In Pictures: Turnkey trophy home in Regent’s Park lists at £34.75mn
Expertly renovated Grade I Nash mansion was formerly owned by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
Agency seals record-breaking deal in ‘London’s first luxury apartment block’
'Spectacular' £10.75mn duplex at Albert Hall Mansions was sold to an overseas buyer.
PCL property & wealth management consultancy bolsters team
Mayfair-based Lanesborough Advisory installs Henry Browne as Partner and Co-Owner.
How top-end brokers are ‘quietly redrawing the contours of best practice in British estate agency’
A recent survey of prime property agents reveals a bullish view of business prospects, with positive takes on technology, leadership & more.
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Russell Simpson expands Kensington & Notting Hill sales team
Long-established boutique firm brings in former Dexters agent.
Trio of developers completes hidden scheme in the heart of Mayfair
Three agencies are jointly handling sales at Three Kings Mayfair, where one apartment has already sold for more than £5,000 psf.
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Tom Bill: ‘Wexit’ weighs on demand in Prime London markets
Average prices in PCL fell 1.6% in the year to April amid ongoing uncertainty around tax changes, reports Knight Frank's head of UK resi research.
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