10 March 2020
The Bank of England reduced the Bank Rate from 0.75% to 0.25% and launched a Term Funding Scheme to assist households and businesses to cope with the disruption associated with Covid-19.
Housing Secretary outlines proposals to update the planning system to encourage building
12 March 2020
The UK government is to streamline the planning process to speed up the decision making process. Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick MP announced proposals to encourage building upwards, above stations and the housing-led redevelopment of high streets. The government will also launch a register or brownfield sites to encourage development.
Market with outlets committed to sustainable practices opens in Camden
11 March 2020
Buck Street Market in Camden, designed by architects Eric Reynolds, is made from 88 recycled shipping containers and will house 80 retail outlets over 26,000 sq ft. The food and retail brands will all be committed to sustainable practices and processes.
Rightmove reports sales agreed in London up by over 25%
17 February 2020
Rightmove reports a 26.4% increase in sales in London compared to the same month a year ago. The average price of property coming to the market in London has also increased by 2.7% compared to last month and a 2.4% increase on the same month last year.
Collection of freehold properties within walking distance of Hampstead Village NW3
Oak Hill Park Hampstead NW3 7LG
Situated in the secluded and private Oak Hill Park estate, off Frognal in Hampstead, are a collection of freehold homes and leasehold garages. The plot extends to over 1/2 acre and is situated 600 meters from Hampstead Underground station. Price on Application. Savills | UNAVAILABLE
Whiteleys planning approved for a mixed use development in excess of 1 million square feet
20 December 2019
Westminster Council have approved plans to redevelop the Grade II listed Whiteleys Shopping Centre in Queensway. The scheme will provide 153 apartments and town houses, a hotel and 75,000 sq ft of retail, while restoring the listed facade, central courtyard and dome. The architects for the scheme are Foster and Partners. Whiteleys Development
Homebase Site in High Road North Finchley with Development Potential
High Road North Finchley N12
Freehold development opportunity in High Road, North Finchley N12, situated on a site of 2.64 acres, with a positive pre application for a 221 apartment residential development. Currently producing a rent of £422,180 per annum, the site is occupied by a Homebase store extending to 35,020 sq ft. Knight Frank | UNAVAILABLE
0.14 acre former healthcare Centre in London E9 with Pre Application for Residential Scheme
The Wick Health Centre 200 Wick Road E9 5AN
Freehold former healthcare centre on a plot of 0.14 acres close to Homerton overground station. The existing buildings are part two and part three storeys and extend to 4,000-4,500 sq ft. The vendors have undertaken a pre-application for a residential scheme. Avison Young | UNAVAILABLE
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Former bank building at Tower Bridge with development potential
185 Tower Bridge Road SE1 2UF
A grade II listed former bank building on Tower Bridge Road SE1 benefits from a positive pre-application response from Southwark Council. The existing building of 9,700 sq ft stands on a plot of 0.041 acres. Montague Evans | UNAVAILABLE
London remains vital for global retail expansion
9 April 2019
Despite a softening of the retail market in London, Bond Street together with Marylebone High Street and Spitalfields remain robust. Zone A rents at Bond Street are currently £2,500 per sq ft. The number of international stores debuting in London, including smaller emerging retailers, increased substantially in 2018. Savills
Blackfriars Crown Court
Blackfriars Crown Court 1.4 acre development site
1-15 Pocock St Cross Lane SE1 0BT
Blackfriars Crown Court is located five minutes walk from Southwark Station. The existing building is 161,787 sq ft (GIA) on a 1.4 acre site. Pre-application indicated support for a commercial led scheme of 192,248 sq ft. JLL | UNAVAILABLE
Development opportunity in Hornsey comprising industrial buildings on a site of 0.51 acres
Cross Lane N8 7SA
This irregular 0.51 acre site in Hornsey, N8 comprises of low rise industrial buildings. Hornsey station is approximately 350m south east of the site. Offers in excess of £6m. Savills | SOLD
Capital’s Fourth Tallest Residential Tower to be Built at Old Kent Road
13 MARCH 2019
Aviva Investors and Galliard Homes have secured planning for a £600m scheme at the Old Kent Road. The site will include 8 new blocks including a 48 storey residential tower designed by Brisac Gonzalez, which will be the fourth tallest in London. Aviva Investors. Galliard Homes
NLA’s Annual Tall Building Survey reveals 76 tall buildings to be completed in London in 2019
4 March 2019
New Architecture London and G L Hearn’s Annual Tall Building Survey shows that the number of tall buildings under delivery is the highest in history. In 2019, 76 buildings over 20 storeys will be completed, which is three times the number completed in 2018. The report shows that there are 541 towers in the pipeline, 90% of which are for mainly for residential use. NLA
Mayor of London supports rooftop development
27 February 2019
The Mayor of London has supported rooftop developer Apex Airspace by providing a loan of £10m to create new homes above existing buildings. The firm will use the latest technology, using offsite construction methods, to minimise disturbance to neighbouring properties. Apex Airspace
Site in Elephant & Castle with Pre-application to provide 39 storey tower and 14 storey commercial building
101 Newington Causeway London SE1 6BN
Development opportunity at Elephant and Castle, which is undergoing a £3bn regeneration programme. The 0.65 acre site comprises three buildings with a gross internal area of 90,918 sq ft. Pre-application discussion to provide a 39 storey residential tower and a 14 storey commercial building. Savills | UNAVAILABLE
Site at Haverstock Hill, NW3 with Planning for 77 Residential Apartments
Haverstock Hill London NW3
A 0.51 acre site situated between Primrose Hill and Belsize Park, adjacent to Chalk Farm Underground Station. The site has planning permission for a seven floor building of 95,666 sq ft GIA, comprising of 77 residential apartments and 3 retail units. Knight Frank | UNAVAILABLE
Development site for 52 residential units in Hackney Wick
25 Trego Road London E9 5HJ
Situated 200m from Hackney Wick Overground Station is this warehouse building of approximately 15,877 sq ft with planning granted for 52 flats. It is surrounded by a site with planning for 475 residential units, 10,000 sq ft of commercial space and a canal-side park. Offers in excess of £8.25m. Savills | UNAVAILABLE
Substantial freehold property with development potential close to New Southgate Station
45/47 Friern Barnet Road N11 3EG
Substantial development opportunity situated on Friern Barnet Road, 0.2 miles from New Southgate mainline station, currently used as a dental surgery on the ground floor with offices. Planning granted for 3/4 floor dental laboratory in 2005. Guide price £3.25m. Jeremy Leaf | UNAVAILABLE
Savills February 2019 Auction includes a 11,000+ Sq Ft Grade II Listed Building in Hampstead
Savills February 2019 auction includes a 11,000+ sq ft Grade II listed building in Hampstead
The Marriott Grosvenor Square London W1K 6JP
19 February 2019
Sites include a Grade II listed building of 11,377 sq ft at 17 Lyndhurst Gardens, Hampstead, NW3. The building is currently used by the NHS Foundation Trust and is guided at £5.45m+. Savills
Site for 86 Residential Units in the Old Kent Road Opportunity Area
Hatcham Road London SE15
Resolution to grant planning permission for 86 residential units in a new build 9 storey building providing 61,605 sq NIA of residential space and 7,609 sq ft NIA of commercial space. The 0.45 acre site is situated 0.3 miles from South Bermondsey Station. Offers in excess of £10m. Kalmars | UNAVAILABLE
Opportunity to Create a Residential Scheme of over 1,000 m2 in St John’s Wood
23B Grove End Road, St John’s Wood NW8 9BP
Site of 0.187 acres (0.076 hectares) with a consented residential scheme of 1,037 sq m. The site is situated 500m south west of St John’s Wood High Street. Asking price £5,999,950 Savills | UNAVAILABLE
London retains top position for commercial real estate according to Knight Frank
6 February 2019
Knight Franks’ London Report finds that London retains the top position in the world for investment in commercial real estate, attracting £16.2bn in 2018. The next wave of technology firms are expected to create substantial demand in the future. Knight Frank
Olympia London gains Planning Permission to update the 130 year old exhibition centre
30 January 2019
Hammersmith and Fulham Council have approved planning for an update to the Olympia Exhibition centre. The project includes two new art venues, a four screen arthouse cinema, 10,000 sq ft of performance and rehersal space, 2.5 acres of pedestrianised public space and new cafes, hotels, restaurants and shops. Olympia London
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Strutt & Parker identify ideas, including Blockchain and AI that will shape the future of home ownership
October 2018
The Housing Futures survey carried out by Strutt & Parker identify 8 ideas that will shape the future of home ownership. The ideas include using blockchain to record transactions, driverless cars affecting the importance of public transport, peer to peer lending and crowdfunding to fund development and investment, on-site energy sources, and AI and machine learning to create intelligent homes. Strutt & Parker
Site in Mill Hill with Planning for 15 Apartments and 8 Mews Houses plus Commercial Space
141-143 Dollis Road Mill Hill NW7 1JX
A 0.75 acre site in Mill Hill with planning for 15 apartments, 8 mews houses and 4 commercial units. The site is located 0.3 miles from Mill Hill Underground Station and has a residential NSA of 16,748 sq ft. Offers in excess of £4.95m. GLPG | UNAVAILABLE
Development Site with Planning Consent for a Six Bedroom House in Dulwich Village
Burbage Road Dulwich Village SE21
Site extending to 0.158 acres (0.064 hectares) comprising six garages with planning consent for a six bedroom house in Dulwich Village. Offers in excess of £1m. Knight Frank | UNAVAILABLE
Freehold Church with Potential in Stamford Hill
Stamford Hill N16
Freehold church premises extending to approximately 13,220 sq ft in Stamford Hill, London N16. The building and land has potential for development subject to planning. Price £3m. Alex Martin. | UNAVAILABLE
Planning for Four Houses in the Royal Borough of Greenwich
Adjacent 16 John Penn Street SE13 7QT
This development site, situated 550m from Deptford Bridge DLR station in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, comprises 34 garages and extends to 0.28 acres (0,11 hectares). Planning has been granted for the creation of four new build houses with a combined area of 6,189 sq ft (575 sq m). Price on application. Savills | UNAVAILABLE
Go ahead for £314 million Regeneration of the Royal Docks in East London
27 June 2018
London’s only Enterprise Zone, the Royal Docks in East London, has been given the green light for a £314 million regeneration. Detailed plans for the 112 hectare Royal Docks Enterprise Zone were signed off by the London Economic Area Partnership. The planned investment will be carried out over the next 5 years. Mayor of London
Three major residential developments start the construction in Old Oak Common
18 June 2018
Old Oak Common in West London is the only place in the UK where HS2 and Crossrail meet. The recent approval of three major private residential schemes will kickstart development in the £26 billion opportunity area. The Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) aim to create 25,500 new homes and 65,000 new jobs. Mayor of London
Planning for 25 Apartments in Streatham
Streatham Road, Streatham SW16 6NZ
This development site in Streatham Road, Streatham extends to 0.22 acres and benefits from planning permission for a new building comprising of 25 apartments and commercial space on the ground floor. Offers in excess of £3.5m. Kingsbury Consutants | UNAVAILABLE
Residential Development Opportunity with Cinema in Kensington High Street W8
The Kensington, Kensington High Street W8 6N
A new build residential-led development opportunity in Kensington High Street. Planning consent for 35 private apartments and 8 houses, with underground parking, two separate cinemas, 3 retail units, a self contained office and 20 affordable apartments, totalling 270,381 sq ft GIA. Offers in excess of £80m. Bids by Thursday 17th May 2018. Savills | UNAVAILABLE
Office Investment in the City of London with Planning for Conversion into 7 Flats
5 Pemberton Row London EC4A 3BA
Freehold Grade II listed building with a total gross internal area of 5,240 sq ft, adjacent to the historical Dr Johnson’s house in the City of London. Planning granted for conversion into 7 flats. Offers in excess of £4m. Davis Brown | UNAVAILABLE
Strettons May 2018 Auction
Strettons May 2018 Auction includes a Development Opportunity with Planning for 9 Flats in London E11
De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, Great Queen Street, London WC2B 5DA
Tuesday 22nd May 2018
The Strettons May 2018 auction includes a freehold development opportunity, with planning permission for 9 flats, at 483-487 Grove Green Road, Leytonstone E11 4AA, with a guide of £1.375-£1.4m. Strettons
Savills May 2018 Auction
Savills May 2018 Auction includes a 100m2 Site in Kings Cross WC1X
The Sheraton Grand Hotel, Piccadilly, London, W1J 7BX
9 May 2018
Sites include land at 38 & 38a Granville Square, Kings Cross WC1X 9PD. Guide £800,000+. Savills
Auction House London May Auction
Site with Planning for a Detached House in Muswell Hill at Auction House London’s May Auction
London Marriot Hotel, 128 King Henrys Rd NW3 3ST
28 May 2018
Sites include land with planning for a detached house at 61 Farrer Road, Muswell Hill N8 8LD guided at £150,000+. Auction House London
Stamp Duty Cut Saves First Time Buyers in London £4,300
Stamp Duty Cut Saves First Time Buyers in London £4,300
27 April 2018
The government scrapped stamp duty for first time buyers for homes valued up to £300,000 and reduced the amount payable for houses valued between £300,000 and £500,000. As a result the average first time buyer in London saved £4,300. HMRC
Living Rooms in the UK are almost a Third Smaller than they were in the 1930s
8 April 2018
Using data from Rightmove and Zoopla, LABC Warranty have analysed data of 10,000 homes from the 1930s to the present. The results show that average size of homes peaked in 1970 at 58m2 and are now 46m2. There is a more substantial drop in the size of living rooms, which were on average almost 25m2 in 1970 and are now on average 17m2. LABC Warranty
Redundant Substation close to The Bishops Avenue London N2
East Finchley Substation Great North Road N2
This redundant substation is located on the Great North Road, close to The Bishops Avenue in London N2, on a site of 0.44 acres (0.178 hectares). The site has potential for redevelopment subject to planning. For sale by informal tender, with best bids by 10 May 2018. Knight Frank | UNAVAILABLE