Property Developer News
From Cubitt to Chelsea Barracks: On the evolution of the London townhouse
The architects, developers and marketeers behind the landmark Chelsea Barracks project discuss the design and inspiration behind 'the most ambitious townhouses to be built in London for over 150 years'.
Hudson Yards Is Manhattan’s Biggest, Newest, Slickest Gated Community. Is This the Neighbourhood New York Deserves?
The New York Times uses some spectacular visuals and harsh words to explore the USA's biggest ever private mixed-use property venture - Hudson Yards.
Amazon unveils conversion of Brazilian Ambassador’s residence in Regent’s Park
Agents describe £14m lateral in The Park Crescent as the area's 'finest new apartment'
Battersea Power Station completes its £1.58bn ‘re-organisation’
Malaysian investors Permodalan Nasional Berhad & The Employees Provident Fund of Malaysia now own the commercial real estate assets at Battersea Power Station in a £1.583bn joint venture.
Homes England offers 148 sites for development; launches interactive plot finding tool
An interactive tool to help match property developers with plots of land that are ready for home-building has been launched, featuring 148 sites available for development in the next 18 months.
Chancellor pushes eco-conscious property development in the Spring Statement
A new "Future Homes Standard" will outlaw fossil-fuel heating systems in all new houses from 2025, and the forthcoming Environment Bill will include a mandate for "biodiversity net gain" for property…
Developer fined £60k over botched redevelopment of historic Islington villas
Court hears how sensitive façade retention scheme turned into a demolition job, resulting in 'irreplaceable loss' of two 1860s buildings in the Hillmarton Conservation Area
Alfred Homes picks up resi development site in Winchester
Unlisted Arts & Crafts mansion to be replaced with 11 new-build homes.
Diamond magnate’s Portland Place residence offered for £6.75m
In Pictures: Amazon Property's turn-key transformation of the former home of a DeBeers boss on Portland Place asks £6.75m.
RIBA, RICS & CIOB team up to call for mandatory sprinklers in homes
Property industry bodies are lobbying for new legislation to require the installation of fire suppression systems in all new and converted residences, and in refurbishment projects.
British Land names new chairman
Tim Score to step up as John Gildersleeve announces retirement after six years in the big chair
Regal lodges plans for a 282-home scheme opposite Lord’s Cricket Ground
The St John's Wood development includes 112 private sale apartments, designed by Squire & Partners.