Why the City of London’s urban greening is good economic, not just environmental, sense
The City of London's new Draft Local Plan requires that "all new developments and refurbishments ... include a greening element"; this signals a wider shift in planners' thinking, says Isabelle Ward, that could have far-reaching consequences for urban landscapes.
Inside & Out: Andrew Shirley on why resi developers are tapping wellness trends
When it comes to residential property development, there’s more to wellbeing than just adding a new spa, says Andrew Shirley.
Google owner ditches plans for pioneering ‘smart city’
Sidewalk Labs has abandoned its grand plan to create a 12-acre "smart city" on Toronto's waterfront.
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'.
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Knight Frank launches self-employed broker network
The 130-year-old estate agency has identified 36 London patches for affiliate brokers, as it looks to expand its sales coverage.
Savills snaps up top-end London lettings firm
Acquisition sees PCL veteran Mark Tunstall return to the agency as co-head of super-prime lettings in the capital.
Strutt & Parker recruits Knight Frank Private Office dealmaker Robinson
Super-prime specialist joins broker team as BNP Paribas-backed agency continues to scale PCL operations.
REDD lands 12,000 sq ft mansion project in Notting Hill
Private client commission will see substantial villa reworked into 'best-in-class' family home.
Harrods Estates duo Dougramaji & Harte join Strutt & Parker
BNP Paribas-backed agency boosts Knightsbridge & Belgravia team as top PCL operators move on from Harrods Estates.
Agency reports £37mn deal run on Hamilton Terrace
Five sales tucked away on one St John’s Wood street, including two sizeable houses just last week.
The Whiteley reaches practical completion; full amenities line-up unveiled
Eight-year overhaul of London’s first department store has delivered 139 homes with 'best-in-class' facilities, a Six Senses hotel - and some new benchmarks for the sales market.
Resi developer & investor team up for €150mn luxury Marbella project
Major Spanish housebuilder confirms a 'strategic expansion' in the prime residential arena.
Grand Registry: Surveying last month’s biggest registered deals
Super-prime sales in Chelsea and Knightsbridge lead latest rundown of officially-recorded transactions.
In Pictures: Touring a rare Adam Brothers townhouse in Marylebone, asking £27.5mn
Brokers are expecting global interest in this 'generational opportunity' on Mansfield Street.
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Prime London sales market still struggling as uncertainty reigns
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Freehold Marylebone mansion block heads to auction
33-home building is being sold by order of the Howard de Walden Estate, which has owned the land for over 300 years.
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