Why we need to build collaboration & flexibility into plans for housing delivery
A considered response to Michael Gove's latest proposals to boost housebuilding, from the Savills ESG and Urban Design teams.
Kat Martindale is Head of ESG Research at Savills; Vinita Dhume is director, Urban Design, at Savills.
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Knight Frank launches new investor advisory offering as buy-to-let landscape shifts
Agency hosts panel discussion to debut new team, with discussions focusing on landlord caution, regulatory pressure - and where investors are still finding opportunities.
Knight Frank in fresh New York push with luxury brokerage tie-up
Big-brand property consultancy declares a 'major milestone' for the business as it signs a new partnership in the Big Apple.
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Deal sealed on £20.5mn duplex at Knightsbridge Gate
Buyers returned to the heritage-led boutique development after looking at competing super-prime projects across Prime Central London.
London Square gathers top design names for Milan debrief at new Mayfair HQ
The Aldar-owned developer has ramped up its presence in PCL with a luxurious new Bruton Place base.
Big-ticket London home sales slide by over a third as caution returns
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Expanding law firm brings in new director to boost PCL offering
Increasing legal complexity and buyer caution mean transactions are getting harder to close, says Leadenhall Law Group.
Forbes Global Properties launches UK brokerage with boutique PCL agency tie-up
Prime London stalwart Martin Bikhit to lead new venture targeting £10mn-plus homes.
Top-end brokerage tests auction route with Grosvenor Square penthouse
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