Property Developer News
Property investor-developers have reduced intended UK spend by £1.2bn, says the BPF
The British Property Federation has published a "Covid-19 recovery roadmap", suggesting that Stamp Duty be temporarily cut for institutional build-to-rent investors, and a reduction of VAT on residential…
Major housebuilder moves out of London as the pandemic has a ‘profound impact’ on the business
Redrow has "decided to scale-back [its] operations in London" to focus on regional projects. The Covid-19 pandemic has "shifted home movers' priorities", says the firm.
Manchester’s Duet voted the UK’s ‘best residential development’ by residents
Moorfield's build-to-rent scheme in Salford is nearly perfect, according to reviews from residents on the HomeViews platform.
Green light for Hackney Wick’s Queen’s Yard project
Plans have been approved for a residential-led redevelopment next to the River Lea, which promises to be the "beating heart" of Hackney Wick.
£40m super-prime concept mansion site offered for sale in North London
The Avenue Road plot has planning consent for two alternative designs: a traditional super-prime mansion by Wolff Architects, and an ultra-modern take on the Regency villa by Trace.
Green light for London Square’s ‘new neighbourhood’ in Walton-on-Thames
Property developer London Square has been given the nod to create "an attractive new neighbourhood" on a former sports ground site in the Surrey commuter belt.
Jenrick gives the thumbs up to controversial Notting Hill Gate scheme
Five years after first submitting plans, Brockton Capital and U+I have finally bagged planning approval for the development of the Newcombe House site on Kensington Church Street.
Buyer snaps up London penthouse for £5.9m – sight unseen
An owner-occupier has picked up a three-bedroom penthouse at Lodha's Lincoln Square scheme, having never set foot in the property.
Planning nod for Malins’ Greenwich police-to-resi project
The Metropolitan Police's former "married quarters" site in Greenwich will be transformed into 29 warehouse-style apartments.
‘Explosive’ Westferry planning docs land Jenrick in more hot water
Newly-released documents and text messages between the Housing Secretary and property developer Richard Desmond show "discrepancies", says Labour.
Hill teams up with Bioregional for affordable eco-home drive
New housebuilding JV aims to deliver innovative zero-carbon homes with "permanently protected" reduced prices.
Billionaire brothers go to court over asset sharing letter
The Hinduja brothers are embroiled in a High Court case over a six year old letter which states that “assets held in any single brother's name belong to all four”.