Tougher building safety laws ‘to make industry pay’ for the cladding scandal
"We cannot allow those who do not take building safety seriously to build homes in the future," says Housing Secretary Michael Gove, "and for those not willing to play their part they must face consequences."
Gove declares ‘a victory for leaseholders’ as major housebuilders sign building safety pledge
"This is just the beginning," says Housing Secretary Michael Gove. "We will do whatever it takes to hold industry to account, and under our new measures there will be nowhere to hide."
Property developers to face two new taxes to pay for cladding scandal bill
Robert Jenrick has announced that residential property developers will face two new levies, starting in 2022, to pay for some essential fire safety works on high rise buildings, following 2017's Grenfell…
The Building Safety Act: The biggest change to building safety in 40 years
With provisions due to come into force at the end of this month, the Macfarlanes team takes an in-depth look at the new Building Safety Act - which "represents a sea change for the construction sector"…
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Residence One sets up new £60mn scheme in St John’s Wood
Luxury developer acquires St Mark’s Court for the follow-up to its fast-selling Allen House project in Kensington.
Nicolas Van Patrick swoops on Aylesford International’s rental business
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Queen Anne ‘masterpiece’ hits the market on Chelsea’s Cheyne Walk
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Leading property PR agencies to merge
Chanel Bailey's Elevate & Adam Foster's Ellwood have joined forces to create 'a dynamic & expanded powerhouse in the industry.'
Douglas & Gordon launches £200mn+ property lending platform
James Evans' D&G has teamed up with Paul Oberschneider's Hilltop Capital Partners to create a new bridging finance platform.
Knightsbridge apartment scheme pitched as London’s ‘ultimate multi-generational home’
In Pictures: Mdesign's ultra-prime boutique project on Pont Street is being marketed at £54mn.
Ten Charts: Inside Foxtons’ big turnaround plan
Latest annual report reveals how the high-profile agency is approaching risk & opportunity, creating a 'more respectful and inclusive environment' - and deploying 'growth mode'.
Lucy Morton: Why landlords should keep calm & carry on
Change can be unsettling, but those who continue to provide quality homes and positive experiences for tenants have little to fear from the Renters Reform Bill, explains JLL's resi agency chief.
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