Slow planning process causes long project delays for architects
Around a third of architecture practices have seen projects delayed by six months or more as a result of slow planning processes. 7% have seen some projects abandoned altogether.
Architects invited to ‘shape future of profession’
The government has launched a "wholesale review" of the architecture profession, and is looking for opinions from the built environment industry on how things can and should be improved.
Create Streets founder to lead the government’s new planning design body
Nicholas Boys Smith has been tasked with coming up with guidance to help planners come up with local design codes.
Architects’ workloads rise again, but ‘confidence is softening across the board’
Shortages of construction materials continue to disrupt project delivery, as does a growing lack of on-site fitters and skilled tradespeople
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Property developer tees up major new project opposite The Whiteley as area's £3bn revamp gathers pace.
Fast-growing brokerage signs up another prime London specialist
Over 15 agents have joined Moveli's network so far this year.
Luxury Holland Park Villas apartment heads to auction
Rare unit at the exclusive Kensington scheme is guided at nearly £6mn.
Savills Private Office expands in the US
UHNW-focused division adds to line-up following success in New York, Miami, London, Paris & the French Riviera.
‘Resilience’ abounds as prime property agents anticipate a buoyant Autumn market
Property prices across Prime Central London remain -19% down on their previous peak a decade ago, says Savills, 'suggesting it is still a case of when, and not if, a stronger recovery takes hold.'
Belgravia retains crown as PCL’s £5mn-plus sales hotspot
15% of all high-end deals recorded across the capital in H1 took place in the district, as its appeal grows amongst younger HNWIs.
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1508 London unveils a prestigious penthouse project at Fenton Whelan's Park Modern scheme overlooking Hyde Park.
In Pictures: Top designer lists ‘haute-luxe’ Nash townhouse in Regent’s Park
Sixty3 London co-founder Charlotte Green has spent the last four years refurbishing this 1830s specimen as a family home.
Historic Hampshire monastery hits the market
Agents expecting significant interest in 'exciting & unique' development opp.
Major broker platform moves into the buying agency arena
'Buyer representation is very much the next chapter in British Estate agency,' says Richard Rawlings, who is leading a new programme for Adam Day's eXp UK.
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