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The Most Sustainable Development In Europe: Chelsea Barracks claims eco title
Qatari Diar’s super-prime Chelsea Barracks scheme is one of only 16 developments in the world to achieve LEED Platinum certification for green building.
Re-designing the way we work: Seven insights to help property pros emerge stronger
With strict lockdown measures finally easing, Oona Collins, the inspirational executive coach behind some of the biggest names in property explains how leaders and their firms can use this time to reset, address the new realities – and plan a new way of working…
Redbook recruits new Property Director from Savills
Super-prime London specialist Toby Downes has “cast off his sales-agent’s suit” to join Sandy Mitchell’s property service match-making agency, Redbook.
Deal sealed on £35m Belgravia trophy home
Agencies collaborate on a chunky sale on prestigious Chester Square; ‘there is recognition amongst buyers that prime central London is a real ‘buy’ in global terms’, says Savills’ Richard Gutteridge.
When the Wind(fall) Blows:Controversial commercial-to-residential permitted development rights, explained
Last week’s expansion of permitted development rights on high streets came as “a bit of shock”, says Roy Pinnock, a partner in the Planning & Public Law team of the world’s biggest law firm, Dentons. Changes announced by Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick open up many more commercial properties for residential conversion without the need for full-fat planning permission. Here Pinnock explains what the new PD proposals are, and what’s not to like about them…
Chestertons names new Head of Sales
Cory Askew has been promoted from Central London Area Director to Head of Sales.
Ranked: London’s ten most expensive streets of 2020
Upper Phillimore Gardens in Kensington has been named London’s most expensive address of last year, with a median sold price in 2020 of £28 million.
Adjaye’s iconic ‘Lost House’ finds a buyer
Extraordinary King’s Cross residence designed by the RIBA Royal Gold Medal winner hit the sales market last year.
Knight Frank’s country head retires
David Peters is stepping down from Knight Frank after 23 years; he’s succeeded as Head of Country Business by James Cleland.
Get set for the overseas buyer mini-boom
Following a return to a 1970s-style market dominated by domestic buyers, we can expect an influx of international investment this year – particularly from Asia – as lockdown measures ease across the world, says Ed Heaton…