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Canary Wharf Group bets big on build-to-rent
Developer rolls out new rental arm, and unveils the first of three BTR mega-schemes on its vast east London estate...
Election 2019: What a Labour government might do to property & wealth taxes
There's no 2019 election manifesto yet, but Mishcon de Reya has summarised everything that Jeremy Corbyn's Labour Party has proposed about property and wealth-related taxation over the last few years…
Prime London’s Brexit-weary buyers run out of patience
A burst of activity in Q3 bodes well for further improvements once the fog begins to lift, says LonRes...
Grosvenor offers to double the number of affordable homes at Cundy Street
Grosvenor Britain & Ireland is putting out a revised proposal for its Cundy Street regeneration project, responding to some high-profile backlash against the scheme.
New 35,000 sq ft Hampstead mega-mansion shoots for £50m
Seven-year project on Winnington Road transforms a derelict plot into a five storey behemoth with 20-car showroom, leisure complex, ballroom and ten bedroom suites...
Instagram is transforming interior design – but we need to tread carefully
The social media network's democratic presentation of design can easily give the impression that 'anyone can be an interior designer', but there’s value in hiring a professional, writes Charlie Burton…
Thai investor swoops on boutique scheme in London’s legal land
GFZ's 9-12 Bell Yard development sells for c.14.6m, following a bidding war between HNW buyers from the Far East
Investors & developers tap into London’s luxury lettings market
55% of PCL tenancies above £2,500 per week now involve properties owned by either build/own-to-rent investor-developers or professional investors, up from 20% five years ago
General Election set for 12th December; Brexit delayed to 31st January
"This election is a once-in-a-generation chance to transform our country and take on the vested interests holding people back," says Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn
Magnificent Beast: Heseltine’s Belgravia lair hits the market at £28m
Georgian mansion on Chapel Street, which once belonged to the king of the political jungle, emerges from an ultra-prime transformation as one of PCL's finest specimens...
104 property sales worth £2.06bn: London’s super-prime market in five charts
Some fascinating insights into this year's £10m+ sales market from Knight Frank, including a flurry of £30m+ deals, building demand for super-prime, currency plays, and how UHNW buyers are getting younger…
Who will watch the watchmen: On dirty money & estate agency
The government is finally stepping up the fight against the tide of 'dirty money' flowing through the UK property market, but estate agents shouldn't be the first line of defence, argues Saul Empson...