All articles by Allister Hayman – Page 9
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Shell Centre legal challenge set for Court of Appeal
The controversial £1.2bn redevelopment of the Shell Centre on London’s South Bank could be hit by further delays after a campaigner opposed to the scheme sought permission to take his legal challenge to the Court of Appeal.
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Call for more powers for GLA
The drive to free up surplus public land in London for housing development will not succeed unless the government hands Boris Johnson more powers, a new report has warned.
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CPO rise in 2014 sign of ‘returning confidence’
The number of planning compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) submitted by councils rose 61% last year, indicating a growing commitment to major redevelopment schemes, according to a new report.
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Need to know: the impact of Osborne’s pensions freedoms
George Osborne’s pensions revolution comes into effect next week, with many expecting the new freedoms to spark a new buy-to-let frenzy, as over-55s draw down part or all of their pension pot and put it down as a deposit on a home.
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Housing crisis hits big cities
Growth in home ownership in eight of England’s largest cities has stalled as the rising cost of housing prices buyers out.
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Property faces challenges from fourth industrial revolution
The UK risks falling behind other developed economies in the race to ensure its manufacturing and industrial space is geared up for the high-tech future, experts have warned.
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Spike in London's tower pipeline
The number of tower developments planned for London has risen by 27 to 263 in the past year, with 80% of the schemes primarily residential.
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Taylor Wimpey profits jump 53%
Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey has posted a 53% jump in annual pre-tax profits to £468.8m, with revenue rising 17% to £2.7bn.
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Tories pledge 200,000 starter homes
David Cameron is to set out plans to double to 200,000 the number of discounted homes for first-time buyers that would be built under a Conservative government over the next parliament.
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Revealed: Hackney's rival Bishopsgate Goodsyard plan
Hackney council’s rival commercial-led scheme on the Bishopsgate Goodsyard site in Shoreditch comprises a “tech cluster” as well as 961 homes, Property Week can reveal.
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NorthStar plans $2bn European REIT
NorthStar has revealed plans to float a new $2bn (£1.3bn) listed real estate company focused on Europe.
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High Court dismisses Shell Centre challenge
A judge has rejected a legal challenge to Eric Pickles’ decision to approve the controversial £1.2bn redevelopment of the Shell Centre.
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Time called on £500m Crystal Palace plan
Bromley council has called time on developer ZhongRong’s plans for a £500m redevelopment of Crystal Palace after the final deadline for the Chinese firm to recommit to the scheme passed last week.
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Persimmon posts bumper results
Housebuilder Persimmon posted a 39% jump in pre-tax profit to £467m for 2014 in a strong set of full-year results today.
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Build on green belt to solve housing crisis, report says
London councils should evaluate their green belt polices and allow houses to be built on areas of the land in order to help solve the capital’s housing crisis, according to a new report.
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Designs for Nine Elms bridge unveiled
Designers from across the world have submitted proposals for a new pedestrian and cycle bridge across the Thames that will link Nine Elms to Pimlico.
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Watch: London from above
Aerial photographer Jason Hawkes releases a stunning video of London from above that highlights many of the city’s recently completed buildings.
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Hackney council to oppose £800m Bishopsgate Goodsyard
The mayor of Hackney has launched a campaign to oppose Hammerson and Ballymore’s £800m Bishopsgate Goodsyard development in Shoreditch.
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Pinnacle tower becomes ... 22 Bishopsgate
The Pinnacle tower has been renamed 22 Bishopsgate and will be redesigned by architect PLP following the agreement of a deal yesterday for developer Lipton Rogers and fund manager Axa to takeover the stalled City of London scheme.
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Hackney explores 'tech cluster' plan for Bishopsgate Goodsyard
Hackney council is exploring an alternative employment-led proposal for the Bishopsgate Goodsyard site in Shoreditch.