Westminster confirms launch date for new rental licensing scheme
Thousands of landlords across PCL will need to obtain licenses under the new rules.
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£79bn wiped off value of UK private rental sector since 2022
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Knightsbridge developer cuts resi for hotel & spa scheme
RBKC has approved a PLP-designed hotel/spa on Pavilion Road, replacing an earlier mixed-use consent with apartments.
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Unfinished Beverly Hills residence is reportedly under offer at more than five times LA's current condo sales record.
St John’s Wood mansion trades in £29mn deal
Latest NW8 mega-deal revealed in official records.
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