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Why zero-carbon homes must lead the green recovery from Covid-19
Following the Government's big spending boost for green home improvements, architect and lecturer Ranald Boydell explains the importance of sustainable property development in the aftermath of the Coronavirus pandemic.
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.
Britain’s homes are ‘not fit for the future’, warns Gummer’s Committee on Climate Change
We are not 'adequately prepared for the challenges of climate change', warns the CCC, 'both in terms of reducing emissions from UK homes and ensuring homes are adequately prepared for the impacts of climate…
In Depth: Mapping London’s ‘luxified troglodytism’
Academics map and quantify London's 'elite' basement development projects
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Spring Budget 2025: The prime property industry’s hopes & fears
Our panel of luxury property leaders urges the Chancellor to ease the tax burden on residential transactions, and to make Britain a more hospitable place for international investors & HNWIs.
Knight Frank reworks PCL sales team
Big changes in the Golden Postcodes for the top-flight property consultancy's team - including a new 'roaming rainmaker' in the Royal Borough and the merging of Chelsea & South Kensington sales into one…
Deal sealed on Finchatton’s debut country house project
Sale of super-prime developer's 'labour of love' in Surrey heralds the start of the spring selling season, says agency.
Nobu unveils plans for debut UK branded resi project
High-end hospitality group teams up with developer Salboy on £360mn scheme in Manchester, marking the A-list restaurant brand's first foray into Britain’s luxury real estate market.
Britain’s Best Places to Live in 2025
Saffron Walden in Essex has been named the best place to live in the annual Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide.
Strutts strengthens National Country House Department
Longstanding agency recruits prime specialist from Curchods in 'strategic move' ahead of the busy spring period.
Rosewood launches first standalone resi scheme
Luxury hotel group's new boutique project in LA marks 'a monumental chapter in its residential journey'
Norway buys 25% of Shaftesbury’s Covent Garden estate
Norwegian oil fund strikes again in Prime Central London, acquiring another significant chunk of West End real estate.
Knight Frank: UK housing market adjusts as economic policies take shape
A clearer picture around tax & inflation may help to underpin demand, explains the agency's UK resi research boss Tom Bill.
Seven Graphs: The evolution of branded residences in Europe
The pipeline of branded projects in the region is expected to grow by 180% over the next six years, new research shows - but who are the biggest players, and where are the key hotspots?
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Spring Statement: Planning reform to drive GDP growth, predicts OBR
No taxing announcements today - but fresh Office for Budget Responsibility forecasts expect a big boost to housebuilding, with residential transaction volumes & property values also climbing over the next…
UK house price inflation climbs to 4.9%
Official data suggest property price growth has been steadily gathering pace since bottoming-out at the end of 2023.
London’s lettings market ‘busier than expected’, reports major agency
Chestertons flags 'sharp' increase in enquiries & 30% uplift in number of tenants moving; fellow high-profile firm Foxtons says market likely to remain 'highly competitive' over the coming months.
Six Senses plans first branded residences in Portugal
Ultra-luxe hospitality firm signs up for 400-acre project on the Comporta coast.
Important Surrey mansion auctioned off for £3mn
The Grade II* listed Homestall Manor is said to have started life as John of Gaunt’s hunting lodge.