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The state of London’s new-build market in four graphs
Latest quarterly survey reveals a record number of unsold completed units, and a slowdown in construction starts
Raynsford Review: A 24-point plan to fix the ‘chaotic patchwork’ planning system
"Planning in England is less effective than at any time in the post-war era", declares Nick Raynsford's team in the first comprehensive review of the planning system for a generation
London’s super-prime market holds steady; pent-up demand building
Despite intense political uncertainty, transactions above £10m are only marginally down on last year, reports Knight Frank, and activity levels look to be on the rise as vendors over-compensate on pricing...
Talking Heads: Could Westminster’s latest policy shift reshape the PCL landscape forever?
As Westminster Council moves to limit the size of new homes to 150 square metres - the latest in a series of policy changes designed to temper the super-prime sector - we asked some of the most experienced…
Behind The Schemes: Period drama in Primrose Hill
Challenging three-year project transforms an Edwardian wreck on Wadham Gardens into a 7,000 square foot family residence that manages to stay on the right side of ostentatious...
A Shore Thing: Mapping the coastal price premium
70% of prime waterfront properties acquired by UK buyers are used as a main residence, reports Savills
Understanding Luxury: How to create value in today’s market
Experts from the worlds of lighting, interior, and landscape design share their tips on how to maximise return on investment and still achieve luxury...
Westminster’s Super-Home Squeeze: PCL council moves to limit the size of new homes
Westminster lays out tough new affordable housing regime and reacts to 'global demand for super-size properties' by proposing a 150 square metre cap as part of its ambitious 20-year strategy
Belgravia’s ‘Urban Palace’: A closer look at Forbes House, tipped to become ‘London’s first £300m mansion’
Two years after rumours surfaced, new details have emerged around the sale of one of London's most important private homes, and the '£150m' renovation project returning the Grade II listed Georgian gem…
The state of estate agency in 12 charts
Zoopla has quizzed 660 estate agents and 6,000 consumers for its third State of the Property Nation report.
Luxury developer looks to the future with flying car-friendly £10m mansion
Guy Phoenix's latest super-home scheme in the East Midlands will come with a pioneering new feature when it launches in the Spring - the first dedicated residential landing pad for flying cars...
Over half of prime London valuations are being marked down by surveyors, warns Coutts
Over the last 12 months, 52% of valuations in the capital's prime markets were revised downward before purchase, according to the Queen's bank, with average revisions ranging from 2.2% to 7.8%