Property Developer News
‘Incredibly rare’ trophy asset comes to market in Kensington for £50 million
“It is incredibly rare for an unbroken freehold block of this scale and stature to become available in such a prime location," says Knight Frank of Allen House, which offers the prospect of a significant…
Octagon names new Head of Bespoke
Company stalwart Laurence Holder has taken the reins of Octagon's private client housebuilding and refurb division.
Jenrick pours cold water on £500m Albert Embankment fire station development
The Housing Secretary has refused planning permission for U+I's proposed reworking of the former London Fire Brigade HQ on the south bank of the River Thames.
Rockwell names new UK MD
Ex-Lidl man Nicholas Mee steps up from the role of board director and head of land at the mixed-use developer.
Plans go in for £120m central Birmingham scheme
BPG has submitted a proposal for 456 new homes on a 2.5 acre brownfield site in the heart of Birmingham.
Finchatton picks Ardmore for Whiteleys resi fit-out
Construction firm Ardmore has bagged the residential fit-out gig for the luxury reinvention of the former Whiteleys shopping centre in Bayswater.
British Land pushes on with Aldgate build-to-rent scheme
British Land has confirmed its commitment to bring forward a 136,000 sq ft resi-led development on the edge of the City of London.
Inside No.1 Grosvenor Square: Lodha UK completes a ‘Home to the Extraordinary’ in Mayfair
In Pictures: Lodha UK's flagship property development - the super-prime reincarnation of the former Canadian High Commission in Mayfair - has now completed, delivering 44 luxury homes designed by Eric…
B Corp developer celebrates sell-out at wellbeing-focused scheme in Balham
Joseph Homes is one of only handful of real estate companies around the world to gain "B Corp" accreditation for ethical business practices.
Battersea Power Station angles for huge increase in office space
A Section 73 application has gone in to add nearly 800,000 square feet to the overall Battersea Power Station development, with "greater flexibility" proposed for future phases' residential mix.
Emotional Schemes: Engage all the senses if you want to make a profound connection with buyers
Forget show and tell. If developers want to increase impact and engagement, they need to think about sight, sound, smell, taste and touch, writes branding expert Tommy Taylor…
Grosvenor names new Non Exec Chair
Former Lazard Managing Director Melanie Gee will take over from Grosvenor Britain & Ireland's current Board Chair, Jonathon Bond, in September.