London Development Sites

Monkhams Lane Woodford Green IG8. Kingsbury

Site with planning for three houses on the Monkhams Estate, Woodford Green

Monkhams Lane, Woodford Green IG8 0NP

The 0.85-acre site at Monkhams Lane, Woodford Green, was previously a single dwelling known as Little Monkhams, which was largely destroyed by fire in 2007. Planning permission has been granted for the construction of three detached five-bedroom houses totaling 12,035 ft², with garages, landscaping, and amenity space. The site is located within the Monkhams Estate, 0.3 miles from Roding Valley Station (Central Line). Kingsbury are inviting offers in the region of £3,250,000 for the freehold interest.

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Sustainable office building approved in the City of London

11 February 2025

The City of London Corporation has approved a 33-storey, 50,000 sqm sustainable office building at Gracechurch and Fenchurch Street. It will substantially reduce its carbon footprint by retaining and reusing the existing structure and materials. The project enhances connectivity, supports Leadenhall Market’s regeneration, and includes cultural spaces with a rooftop viewing area. (more…)

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Savills reports London office market resilience in 2024 amid falling supply and record rents

11 February 2025

According to Savills, take-up in Greater London and the South East reached 2.7 million sq ft in 2024, 4% below 2023 levels and 8% below the five-year average, with sentiment impacted by the Autumn Budget. Availability fell by 15% to 12.9 million sq ft due to stock conversion and limited new development, while record-high rents were achieved in 16 submarkets as occupiers prioritized high-quality, sustainable office space. (more…)

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Savills February 2025 property auction

26 & 27 February 2025 | Online

The Savills February 2025 property auction features a range of development and investment opportunities, including the following.

A student hall in Cricklewood Lane, NW2 2DQ, comprising 181 bedrooms, with a guide price of £10 million.

A development site in Western Road, SW19 2QD, with planning consent for a nine-storey building comprising 23 private dwellings, guide price £1.8 million.

An industrial site in Haymerle Road, Peckham, SE15 6SB, covering 0.22 acres with planning permission for 37 residential units and 7,280 sq ft of commercial space, guide price £3.9 million.

A warehouse in Elmgrove Road, Harrow, HA1 2ED, measuring 23,012 sq ft (GIA) on a 0.76-acre site, offering development potential subject to planning, currently let at £168,000 per annum, guide price £2.5 million.

A former training centre in Giesbach Road, N19 3DA, with redevelopment potential, comprising a single-storey, 2,317 sq ft building, guide price £1.125 million.

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Bank of England reduces the Bank Rate to 4.5%

5 February 2025

The Bank of Enland's Monetary Policy Committee voted 7–2 on 5 February 2025 to reduce Bank Rate by 0.25 percentage points, to 4.5%, citing continued progress on disinflation but persistent inflation risks. CPI inflation was 2.5% in Q4 2024, is forecast to rise to 3.7% by Q3 2025, and then ease toward the 2% target. The Committee will remain cautious and closely monitor supply, demand, and inflation developments to guide further decisions.

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Construction begins on The HiLight, a £140M Battersea waterfront tower by Ghelamco UK

3 February 2025

Ghelamco UK has begun the main construction phase of The HiLight, a £140 million (GDV) regeneration project featuring a 24-storey residential tower off York Road on London’s Battersea Waterfront. Designed by Squire & Partners, the development includes 177 mixed-tenure apartments, commercial spaces, a public green, and a landscaped riverwalk. (more…)

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Allsop February 2025 residential property auction

20 February 2025 | Online

The Allsop February 2025 residential property auction includes the following refurbishment and development opportunities.

A freehold mid-terrace building in Loveridge Road, West Hampstead NW6 2DU, arranged as three flats. Guide price £950,000+.

A 2.51-acre brownfield site in Providence Place, Romford RM5 2BH, with lapsed permission for 22 five-bedroom detached houses. Guide price £850,000+.

A freehold detached bungalow and garage at Mount Drive, St Albans AL2 2NS, with potential for residential redevelopment, subject to consents. Guide price £600,000+.

A freehold detached bungalow with potential at Felix Lane, Shepperton TW17 8NJ. Guide price £290,000+.

A freehold site with planning permission for a 2,007 sq ft house at Rosslyn Avenue, Barnes SW13 0JY. Guide price £595,000.

A freehold building in Coldharbour Lane, Brixton SW9 8RR, with planning for partial demolition and extension to create a 4,435 sq ft (GIA) retail and residential scheme. Guide price £1m+.

Two freehold interconnecting buildings in West Street, Harrow on the Hill HA1 3EL, with potential for conversion into two houses or flats, subject to consent. Guide price £400,000+.

A freehold 4,244 sq ft detached former care home in Croydon Road, Anerley SE20 7AB, with potential for conversion into a house or flats, subject to planning. Guide price £775,000+.

Auction | Development Opportunity

Auction House London’s February 2025 property auction

12th & 13th February 2025 | Online

The February 2025 Auction House London's property auction includes the following development opportunities.

A derelict mid-terrace workshop measuring 549 sq ft (GIA), located behind Argyle Square, King's Cross, WC1H 8AP. Guide price is £150,000–£200,000.

Land and a garage to the rear of Westbury Avenue, Wood Green, N22 6RT, with planning permission for a two-bedroom dwelling. Guide price is £180,000+.

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Foster + Partners’ King’s Road Park design secures planning approval

24 January 2025

St William, a Berkeley Group company, has secured detailed planning permission for phase four of the King’s Road Park masterplan, featuring 357 new homes, 1.9 acres of new parkland, and a restored Grade II* listed gasholder. Designed by Foster + Partners, the development includes two slender residential towers (28 and 38 storeys) and a seven-storey podium, integrating communal spaces and green areas. (more…)

Apartments | Commercial | Development Opportunity

Vacant building in Southwark with planning for 49 residential units

Ormside Street, Southwark SE15 1TF

A vacant two-storey freehold building (19,528 sq. ft.) sits on a 0.28-acre site within the Old Kent Road Opportunity Area. The location benefits from major regeneration plans, including 20,000 new homes and three new Underground stations, two on the Bakerloo line extension and one Overground station. Planning permission was granted for a nine-storey development comprising 49 residential units (18 affordable) and 8,430 sq. ft. of commercial space. The property is offered freehold with vacant possession, with offers invited in excess of £4,000,000 through sole agents Kingsbury.

Commercial | Development Opportunity

A 3-acre former ski slope at Beckton Alps, E6

Beckton Alps , Alpine Way E6 6LA

Kingsbury are offering a 3-acre leasehold site, formerly a dry ski slope, with redevelopment potential subject to planning consents. The property, held on a 125-year lease from 1986 with 87 years remaining, is available for offers over £1m, with an annual rent of £25,000 payable to the London Borough of Newham. The site is situated 0.4 miles from Beckton DLR and 2.3 miles from London City Airport.

Apartments | Commercial | Development Opportunity

Former doctor’s surgery in Kentish Town with pending planning for apartments

Malden Road NW5 4YB

This former doctor’s surgery spans 2,321 ft² over three storeys plus a basement in Kentish Town, Camden, with planning pending for reconstruction into four residential apartments (1x 1-bed, 3x 2-bed) totaling 3,022 ft². The property is 0.5 miles from Kentish Town underground station and 0.6 miles from Kentish Town West overground station. Kingsbury is inviting offers in excess of £1.1m for the freehold, subject to planning approval.

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City of London Corporation approves Square Mile’s tallest tower

13 December 2024

The City of London Corporation has approved plans for 1 Undershaft, a 74-storey (309.6m) office tower, set to be the tallest building in the City, located between the Gherkin and Leadenhall Building. Developed by Aroland Holdings Ltd and designed by Eric Parry Architects, the project will provide 154,156 sqm of Grade A office space, a 1,000 sqm public viewing gallery and education space in partnership with the Museum of London, and a 2,500 sqm elevated podium garden with cultural and retail amenities. (more…)

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Earls Court 7.5 million st ft masterplan unveiled for 40 acre site

17 September 2024

The Earls Court Development Company (ECDC) has submitted a 7.5 million sq ft masterplan to transform the long-empty 40-acre Earls Court site into a global destination with 4,000 homes, 2.5 million sq ft of workspace, and cultural venues, all powered by a zero-carbon energy network.

The £1.2 billion project, supported by Delancey, APG, and Transport for London, includes 20 acres of biodiverse parks and gardens with over 1,000 trees, new squares, and green streets. Phase One, set to begin in 2026, will deliver 1,500 homes, commercial spaces, and cultural venues. The masterplan has received strong local support, emphasizing innovation, sustainability, and community engagement.

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City of London approves a co-living retrofit scheme at Beech Street EC2

10 September 2024

The City of London Corporation’s Planning Applications Sub-Committee has approved a co-living development at 45 Beech Street, also known as Murray House, delivering 174 private rental units with communal amenities and landscaping.

The building will be partially demolished and extended, featuring sustainable elements such as natural ventilation and a potential district heating network link. An off-site affordable housing contribution of over £8.5m has also been agreed.

Apartments | Commercial | Development Opportunity

Substantial commercial building with development potential in N7

Seven Sisters Road Finsbury Park N7 7QP

Gilmartin Ley are offering a showroom and warehouse property in Finsbury Park, N7, with an existing area of 12,494 sq ft over three floors. The building was constructed in the late 19th century and features ceiling heights ranging from 3.3m to 3.7m. Transport options include Finsbury Park Station, 650m to the east, and Upper Holloway Station, 1km to the north-west. The guide price is £3.5m.

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New development to create 300 Co-living units at Brent Cross Town

5 August 2024

Related Argent has announced a £100m (GDV) co-living development at Brent Cross Town in partnership with Halcyon Development Partners and DTZ Investors' Folk Co-living brand. This will be the first co-living project in the London Borough of Barnet. Located near the new high street, Merchant Street, and the main public space, Neighbourhood Square, the development is a 3-minute walk from Brent Cross West mainline station. (more…)

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Allsop August 2024 residential property auction

29 August 2024 | Online

The Allsop August 2024 residential property auction includes the following development opportunities.

Two adjoining mid-terrace buildings on St Paul's Road, Islington N1 2LH, extending to 3,759 sq ft, with potential for conversion to residential, subject to planning. The guide price is £1.6m +.

A 0.3 -acre site on Wordsworth Way, West Drayton UB7 9HT, with development potential subject to planning. The guide price is £50,000+.

Apartments | Commercial | Development Opportunity | Houses

Car sales forecourt with planning consent for 9 residential units and commercial space in Hornsey

High Street Hornsey N8 7QB

Kingsbury is offering a car sales forecourt and single-storey office building on a 0.12-acre site in Hornsey, N8. The site has planning permission for a new two/three-storey scheme comprising two houses and seven apartments, totalling 6,157 sq ft, along with 1,023 sq ft of commercial space. Hornsey station is situated 0.3 miles from the site. Offers in the regions of £1.6m are invited for the freehold.

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Knight Frank data shows a 50% fall in offers on London new homes in the run-up to the General Election 2024

14 August 2024

Data by Knight Frank shows that following an improvement in the Spring of 2024, offers made on new homes in London fell by 50% in June and July 2024. Recent data indicates an improvement over the last few weeks.

According to Knight Frank, the best-selling schemes in London include One Park Drive (completed in 2022) and 10 Park Drive (completed in 2020) in Canary Wharf, where only 56 out of 830 private units are available. (more…)

Apartments | Development Opportunity | Retail

Mixed-use building with planning for 15 flats and 2 retail units in Orpington

High Street, Orpington BR6 0LW

Kingsbury offers a mixed-use building comprising 2 retail units and a residential flat on a 0.19-acre site on the High Street in Orpington, London Borough of Bromley. Planning permission has been granted to construct a new 4-storey building comprising two ground-floor retail units extending to 2,706 sq ft and 15 apartments totalling 4,877 sq ft. The site is located within walking distance of Orpington train station. Offers are invited in the region of £1.85m.

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Halifax House Price Index shows an annual increase of UK house prices by 2.3% in July 2024

7 August 2024

In July 2024, the Halifax House Price Index showed that UK house prices increased by 0.8%, on a monthly basis, resulting in an annual growth of 2.3%, the highest since the start of the year. The average house price is now £291,268, up by over £2,200 from the previous month. London property averaged £536,052, up 1.2% compared to last year.

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Bank of England cut base rate from 5.25% to 5%

1 August 2024

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted by a majority of 5 to 4 to reduce the Bank Rate from 5.25% to 5%. Four members preferred to keep the rate at 5.25%. Inflation was at 2% in May and June 2024 and is expected to rise to 2.75% in the second half of the year and then return to the 2% target again.

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Auction House London July/August 2024 property auction

31 July & 1 August 2024 | Online

The Auction House London July/August 2024 property auction includes the following development opportunities.

A detached block of three income-producing flats on Sunny Gardens Road, Hendon NW4 1SH, with planning permission to create an additional four flats. The guide price is £1.5+.

A 3-bedroom detached bungalow on Gibson Close, Winchmore Hill, London N21 1EQ, with planning submitted for redevelopment to provide two 3/4-bedroom semi-detached houses. The guide price is £1.1m+.

A vacant detached former chapel on Dunbar Street, West Norwood SE27 9JY, with potential for redevelopment subject to planning. The guide price is £250,000+.

Development Opportunity | Houses

Freehold 0.13 acre development site in Enfield

Temple Grove, Enfield EN2 8EH

A 0.13-acre freehold development site on Temple Grove, Enfield is on the market with Gilmartin Ley. There is an existing three bedroom house of 112 sq m on the site, which is situated 400m from Enfield Chase train station. The guide price is £675,000.

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Savills July 2024 property auction

23 July 2024 | Online

The Savills July 2024 property auction includes the following development opportunities.

A two-storey detached building comprising four flats on Stockwell Lane, SW9 0SS, situated 0.3 miles from Stockwell Underground station. The guide price is £600,000.

Two self-contained flats over the raised ground and lower ground floors of a building in Chalcot Gardens, Belsize Park, NW3 4YB, with planning permission for conversion to a three-bedroom, 1,873 sq ft flat. The guide price is £1.8m. A second and third-floor flat in the same building, with an area of 1,496 sq ft, is available with a guide price of £1.55m.

A former bank building situated on the corner of Woodwarde Road and Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, SE22 8LZ, with a total GIA of 428 sq m (4,603 sq ft). Development potential subject to planning. The guide price is £975,000.

A detached bungalow on a 3-acre site on Wise Lane, West Drayton, UB7 7ET, with development potential subject to planning. The guide price is £1.8m.

The auction includes unmodernised houses in Camberwell SE5 0NJ, London SE1 9EQ, Blackheath SE3 8NG, East Dulwich SE22 9JH, Peckham SE15 5AF and Bermmondsey SE16 3RS.

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Apartments | Development Opportunity | Houses

A 0.32 acre development site in Muswell Hill

Pembroke Road, Muswell Hill N10 2HX

Gilmartin Ley is offering a 0.32-acre site in Muswell Hill, N10, with an implemented planning permission for three, 3-bedroom houses (with a GIA of 300 sq m (3,229 sq ft)) and an existing 9-bedroom house (with a GIA of 197.88 sq m (2,130 sq ft)). There is potential to convert the large house or HMO into flats, subject to planning. The site is located less than a mile from Bounds Green Underground Station and 0.62 miles from New Southgate Station. The guide price is £2m.

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City Corporation approves new hotel between the Museum of London and the Barbican

13 June 2024

The City of London Corporation has approved the redevelopment of two office buildings between the future Museum of London and the Barbican to create a new hotel. The buildings at 1-8 Long Lane will be combined into a 9-storey, 128-room hotel, with 10% provision for disabled access, contributing to future visitor demands. Retail spaces, urban greening and public art installations will form part of the development.

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Savills June 2024 property auction

18 June 2024 | Online

The Savills June 2024 property auction includes the following development opportunities.

An end-of-terrace house with structural issues on Crisp Road, Henley-on-Thames RG9 2EN, with a guide price of £75,000.

An unmodernised four-room flat on Oakley Street, Chelsea SW3 5HB, with a guide price of £800,000.

An unmodernised three-storey nine-room detached house on Grove Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 1QR, with a guide price of £550,000.

A multi-purpose site at Selsdon Road and Jarvis Road, South Croydon CR2 6PL, with the potential to develop subject to planning. The site comprises vacant offices, warehouse, and yard with a total floor area of 14,190 sq ft. The guide price is £1.6m.

A site on Hallowell Road, Northwood, Middlesex HA6 1DW, with planning for four houses, situated 0.2 miles from Northwood Station. The guide price is £1.1m.

Site on Shenley Road, Borehamwood WD6 1TH, with planning permission for three new build houses with a total GIA of 3,976 sq ft (369.36 sq m). The guide price is £500,000.

An unmodernised five-bedroom, three-storey end-of-terrace house on Crystal Palace Road, Dulwich SE22 9JJ, with a guide price of £785,000.

A mixed-use site with two self contained flats, a commercial unit, garage, store, and yard on Evesham Road, Stratford E15 4AL, with development potential subject to planning, offered with a guide price of £650,000.

Rotherhithe New Road Southward Site Kingsbury

Apartments | Commercial | Development Opportunity

Site in Surrey Quays with a previous resolution to grant planning for 48 apartments

19-25 Rotherhithe New Road, Southwark SE16 2AE

Kingsbury are offering a 0.15-acre site in the Canada Wharf 'Core Action Area,' situated 400 meters from Surrey Quays Underground station on the Jubilee Line. There is a previous resolution to grant planning consent from 2022, for a 12-storey building comprising 48 apartments with commercial space on the ground floor. Offers are invited in excess of £2.5m for the freehold.

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Allsop June 2024 residential property auction

19th & 20th June 2024 | Online

The Allsop June 2024 residential property auction includes the following development opportunities.

A long leasehold former Grade II listed fire tower with planning permission for a one-bedroom maisonette with a roof terrace on Lancaster Grove, Belsize Park, NW3 4PB. The guide price is £250,000.

A freehold end-of-terrace mixed-use building on The Ridgway, Wimbledon Village, SW19 4QW, with planning permission for a change of use and extension to provide three one-bedroom flats. The guide price is £1m+.

A freehold site of 2,717 sq ft (252.45 sq m) to the rear of Leicester Road, New Barnet, EN5 5EL with development potential. The guide price is £27,000+.

A long leasehold airspace at Graham Road, Wimbledon SW19 3SP, with planning permission for two 1-bedroom flats. The guide price is £230,000+.

Apartments | Development Opportunity

Site with planning permission for 51 apartments in Bromley town centre

Provident House, High Street Bromley BR1 1DZ

The Development Group are offering a site on the High Street in Bromley with extant planning permission for the conversion and extension of an existing building to create 51 apartments. The existing 104,026 sq ft NIA building, Provident House, is situated on a 0.56 acre (0.23 hectare) site. The consented scheme allows for the conversion of the first, second and third floors and the new build of a fourth and fifth floor. There may be scope to further develop the airspace subject to planning. (more…)

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Hines and architects Foster + Partners to create a 1 million square feet mixed-use destination at Bankside, London

13 April 2024

International developers Hines have secured approval from Southwark Council for a new office and residential development at 18 Blackfriars Road on a 2-acre site that has been undeveloped for 20 years. The buildings, designed by architects Foster + Partners, are intended to be fossil fuel-free, 100% electric and Net Zero carbon in use, with 95% of the heat requirement served by ground source heat pumps. (more…)

Old Kent Road, Southwark SE1 4RF Kingsbury

Apartments | Commercial | Development Opportunity

Four-storey building with planning for a new build scheme comprising nine apartments on Old Kent Road SE1

Old Kent Road, Southwark SE1 4RF

A mixed-use 4-storey building comprising a ground floor retail space and two apartments above, totalling 5,274sq ft, is available through Kingsbury. Planning permission is in place for a new build scheme comprising 9 apartments totalling 4,198 sq ft, along with a commercial unit spanning the ground and basement floors totalling 2,399 sq ft. The property is situated within the Old Kent Road Opportunity Area, which is undergoing regeneration with the proposed Bakerloo Line line extension. Offers in the region of £1.55m are invited.

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Strettons June 2024 property auction

6 June 2024

The Strettons June 2024 property auction includes the following development opportunities.

Land on the south side of Whitehall Road, HA1 3AJ, measuring 1,134 sq ft (105.3 m2) with a guide price of £60,000+.

A vacant three-storey terrace property on Leonard Street, Shoreditch, EC2A 4QS, comprising a coffee shop on the ground floor and basement, with offices on the first and second floors. The guide price is £990,000+.

A three-storey terrace commercial and residential building on High Road, East Finchley, N2 9PN, with planning permission for the conversion of the residential part to two two-bedroom flats. The guide price is £1m+.

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Mixed-use redevelopment of the Asda site in Park Royal creating a new town centre

13 May 2024

The retailer Asda has partnered with developer Barratt London to redevelop the brownfield site which currently houses the Park Royal superstore, creating a new town centre at the heart of the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation major regeneration area. Subject to planning, the project will feature a 60,000 sq ft Asda superstore and 1,500 new homes, of which 500 will be affordable. The scheme aims to provide space for new retail units, restaurants, health and wellness facilities, high-quality public realm space, and significant biodiversity gains.

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McHugh & Co May 2024 property auction

22 May 2024 | Online

The May 2024 McHugh & Co. property auction includes the following development opportunities.

Unmodernised four-bedroom detached bungalow and land at Frances Street, Chesham, Buckinghamshire HP5 3EQ. The guide price is £150,000+.

A three-floor, four-bedroom terrace house, requiring modernising, in Torriano Avenue, Kentish Town, NW5 2RX. The guide price is £925,000+.

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Cauldwell’s 1 Mayfair 300,000 sq ft residential scheme

23 April 2024

Developer Cauldwell's 300,000 sq ft, 8-storey luxury residential scheme, with facades onto South Audley Street, Hill Street and Waverton Street in Mayfair, W1, is due to be completed in Q4 of 2025. Construction of the £2bn GDV project, occupying half a city block, commenced in 2017. Designed by architects Robert A M Stern, the building comprises 24 residences, including lateral apartments, penthouses and townhouses, and offers services typically associated with 5* hotels such as a health spa and swimming pool. Image of Waverton Street facade by Cauldwell

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Savills May 2024 property auction

29 May 2024 | Online

The May 2024 Savills property auction includes the following development opportunities.

The former Grade II listed Cauliflower Public House, High Road, Ilford IG1 1TZ, extending to 15,253 sq ft on a site area of 0.42 acres. Planning permission is in place for the conversion of the 2nd and 3rd floors to provide 5 flats, with further planning is expected for 15 flats and commercial space on the site. The guide price is £2.9m

A site measuring 6,012 sq ft at Hoppers Road, Winchmore Hill N21 3JR, with planning permission for a detached four-bedroom house. The guide price is £700,000.

A freehold site of 6052 sq ft in Ewelme Road, Forest Hill SE23 3BQ, with expired planning consent for 6 flats. The guide price is £1m.

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Bank Rate maintained at 5.25%

9 May 2024

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted by a majority of 7-2 to maintain the Bank Rate at 5.25%. Two members preferred to reduce the bank rate by 0.25% to 5%. Twelve-month CPI inflation fell to 3.2% in March from 3.4% in February. Monetary Policy will remain restrictive for sufficiently long enough to allow inflation to return to the 2% target.

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Barnard Marcus May 2024 property auction

21 May 2024 | The Grand Connaught Rooms, Covent Garden

The May 2024 Barnard Marcus property auction includes the following development opportunities.

Land at Alexandra Mews, Muswell Hill N10 2PG with planning permission for a two-bedroom detached house over three floors, with off-street parking. The guide price is £360,000.

Garages at the rear of College Road, St Albans, AL1 5ND, with planning permission for a two-storey building comprising two flats. There is a lapsed planning consent for two semi-detached houses. The guide price is £170,000.

A Site to the rear of Wallwood Road E11 1AP (on Kings Road) with planning permission for a 4-bedroom detached house. The guide price is £325,000. Note that the house on Wallwood Road is also being offered at the auction.