Stuck In The System: Housebuilders hit back at ‘bumper backlog’ claims
Planning consents hit 261k; highest annual total since before the 2008 crash
In the year to March, councils across England granted permission for 261,000 new homes, the highest annual total for eight years
New home registrations at highest level since the crash (but what’s going on in London?)
A total of 41,222 new homes were registered by the National House Building Council throughout the UK in Q2, an uptick of 1% on the same period last year.
Commons approve not-quite-planning-free extension plans
The House of Commons has voted (by 265 to 221) to accept the amended Growth & Infrastructure Bill, which was passed by the Lords on Monday (more here) and which gives homeowners the permitted development…
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Foxtons’ Isidro appointed COO of UK Sotheby’s International Realty
Luxury agency announces another big-name hire as dramatic scaling-up continues.
In Pictures: Iconic Portland Place mansion lists at £75mn following ultra-prime makeover
Adam-designed trophy home has been 'reimagined for 21st century living' by MSMR Architects and 1508 London, at a total cost of nearly £50mn.
Royalton mega-mansion in Surrey fetches record price
Julian Bicknell-designed stunner is the most expensive home sold on St George’s Hill this year.
Boutique PCL agency hires Foxtons high-flyer
Edvin Griskin won numerous awards as a top negotiator at his former firm.
A London borough has been crowned Rightmove’s ‘happiest place to live’ for the first time
'Having access to nature and green spaces is more important to residents than having access to public transport, shops and restaurants, and employment opportunities,' says Rightmove after surveying 26,000…
PCL super-agent Lloyd returns to Beauchamp Estates
Charles Lloyd, aka 'Mr Mayfair', has rejoined the luxury agency from CBRE.
Watch: Touring ‘the most expensive house in the world’
YouTube star & luxury real estate agency team up to showcase the '$1bn' Chateau Du Champs De Bataille in Normandy, which is now up for rent.
Specialist lender refinances £175mn London mansion
Cohort Capital completes another PCL mega-deal as ultra-prime sector 'remains well insulated from wider economic headwinds'.
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