Property Developer News
Required Reading: New official guidance for home-movers & property agents during the Coronavirus outbreak
The housing market has been re-opened after the Covid-19 lockdown, but it is "not a return to normality" for home movers or for the property industry.
Jenrick reveals the Government’s ‘plan to re-start the housing market’ as estate agents & developers get back to work
The Government has eased the Coronavirus lockdown in a bid to re-start the housing market after seven weeks in cold storage. Estate agents' office can now re-open, viewings are permitted;
Native Land picks four big-name architects for Bankside Yards
PLP, Make, Allies and Morrison, and Stiff + Trevillion have been appointed to design new buildings on the South bank of the River Thames.
Housebuilders get back to work amidst supply chain & sales concerns
Property developers are getting back on-sites following Government advice - but construction supply chains have been disrupted and sales activity has been thwarted.
Cain brings Oberoi to Mayfair for European branded residence debut
Luxury hotel group Oberoi will operate Cain International's 23-unit serviced apartment scheme at 17-22 South Audley Street.
Google owner ditches plans for pioneering ‘smart city’
Sidewalk Labs has abandoned its grand plan to create a 12-acre "smart city" on Toronto's waterfront.
Housebuilder unveils ‘Foundation 200’ modular home prototype; plans to donate 200 to homeless people
Hill Group has showcased its prototype "Foundation 200" house, 200 of which will be built and donated to homeless people over the next five years.
Grosvenor revenue profits halve; GB&I out-performs as European business swings to a loss
Dramatically lower numbers from 2018 to 2019 are "in line with expectations," says Grosvenor Group, and follow "deliberate decision[s] to accelerate UK asset sales pre 2016 and reduce [the] international…
Martin’s brings in a new senior analyst, ‘positioning the business on the front foot’ for life after lockdown
Chelsea property firm readies itself for post-Covid opportunities.
In Pictures: Grosvenor finalises Cundy Street plan
Grosvenor Britain & Ireland has finalised its plan for the controversial redevelopment of the Cundy Street Quarter in Belgravia, sharing a revamped proposal after 12 months of banter with locals and three…
Avanton rejigs senior team & makes new hires
Avanton's co-founder has left the business, but the fast-growing property investor/developer is "taking a long-term position on the enduring value of prime London real estate", eyeing "opportunities to…
Agents’ property market webinars attract thousands of clients
Property firms are turning to virtual broadcasts to offer market insights and maintain client relations in the lockdown.