The Only Way is Down: RBKC basement applications up by a third
‘The days of the iceberg houses are over’ but RBKC basement ban ‘will actually encourage’ excavation applications
A Chelsea builder has reported a spike in subterranean-related enquiries on the back of the Royal Borough's anti-basement policy stance.
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RBKC scuppers Notting Hill uber-basement plans after celebrity brouhaha
Kensington & Chelsea planners have rejected proposals for a subterranean extension under an £8m Notting Hill house, after an outcry from celebrity neighbours.
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RBKC publishes basement findings
With RBKC's draft policy on basement development now safely in the hands of the Secretary of State, the Royal Borough has published the findings from its lengthy publication consultation, including the…
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Echlin signs industry big-hitter Collins as £200mn luxury pipeline takes shape
Mark Collins, the former Chairman of Residential at CBRE, has joined the expanding design & development firm as non-exec director.
Former Knight Frank Finance Partner launches high-value mortgage brokerage
Alastair Keeling's new venture is called Arkmor Capital.
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Cain taps ex-Six Senses CEO for global luxury investment drive
Major-league investor enlists industry heavyweight Neil Jacobs as it doubles down on high-end real estate.
Six Senses debuts €40mn private estate in France’s Loire Valley
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Standout homes in London & East Sussex make Stirling Prize shortlist
Japanese-inspired South London residence & reinvented Hastings house among six projects shortlisted for UK architecture’s top honour.
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