Main image: the extent of emptiness in this new residential skyline is significant, highlighting the negligible contribution of such construction to the social needs of the city's residents
The Rise of ‘Necrotecture’: Half of London’s new-build homes are underused, claims academic
And 64% of London homes worth more than £5m are "empty", according to a new study by Rowland Atkinson, Chair of Inclusive Studies at Sheffield University
Beyond the eco-conscious affluent: Is there a green premium for new homes?
Consumer sentiment is increasing towards more sustainable "green" homes, say Lucy Greenwood & Patrick Eve of Savills, but only larger homes achieve a "green" premium.
On the Science of Place: Ten steps for successful placemaking (and why St James’s Square is officially London’s most beautiful address)
'Groundbreaking' study by Cadogan & Create Streets looks into what really makes a place tick, providing ten key steps for developers, architects, planning authorities and landowners to follow, and explaining…
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New-build homes now account for over a third of London’s super-prime property sales
Resilient demand in the face of uncertainty has boosted new developments' £10m+ market share from 18% to 34% in the last two years, reports Knight Frank, as the super-rich prioritise security and hotel-grade …
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Savills star Sarah Peck joins UK Sotheby’s International Realty
The luxury estate agency is assembling a stellar team as it embarks on a 'new era' under its new owner.
Knight Frank expands super-prime lettings team
Property firm adds new faces to its top-tier lettings teams in Prime Central London and in South West London & the Home Counties
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John D Wood installs new Head of Sales
James Waight's promotion marks 'a new era of leadership', says the prime estate agency.
Valouran tees up £200mn luxury resi scheme on Billionaires’ Row
Alex Michelin & Matthew Robertson's new development firm announces plans to deliver a 30-unit scheme on The Bishops Avenue, just weeks after embarking on a top-end project in St John's Wood.
US celebrity advisors team up with boutique British property agency
Compass Sports & Entertainment Division has partnered with David Johnson's INHOUS in the UK & Ireland
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Boutique branded resi scheme in Chelsea tops out
Apartments at The Lucan - London’s first standalone Autograph Collection Residences - will come with a suite of five-star services laid on by luxury hotelier Marriott.
Forecast: PCL rents set to soar 24% by 2027, while property values likely to climb 8%
Knight Frank has updated its property market forecasts, expecting Prime Central London prices to out-perform other markets over the next five years.
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Huge profit surge for London-listed branded residence developer Dar Global
The property developer, which floated in London earlier this year, is working with top-flight luxury brands including Lamborghini, Missoni and Dolce & Gabbana.
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