Robert De Niro: Nobu reveals major London plans amid UK push Property Robert De Niro’s hospitality brand is open to considering new luxury residences in London after the success of its restaurants and hotel, the firm’s co-founders have exclusively told City AM. Nobu Hospitality first launched in London in 1997 with a restaurant at Old Park Lane. That was followed by a hotel and restaurant in Portman [...]
Tallest skyscraper outside London approved in £1bn project Property A £1bn project which will see the tallest UK skyscraper outside of London constructed in Greater Manchester has been approved. Developer Henley Investment Management has secured permission from Salford City Council for its scheme at Regent Retail Park in Ordsall Lane. The proposals include a 78-storey tower which, at 895ft (272m) tall, will be the [...]
Renters and landlords ‘in the dark’ on new law, Labour warned Property The UK’s landlord lobby group has warned that renters and landlords ‘desperately’ need more clarity on the rollout of the government’s Renters Rights Bill. The bill, which was debated in the House of Commons on Monday, is expected to receive Royal Assent in late 2025 and to become law in early 2026. It is one of [...]
Millennials and Gen Z cling to property dream as house prices soar September 8, 2025 Millennials and Gen Z are refusing to give up on their dream of owning a home despite the steep challenges of getting on the property ladder, fresh research has found. Over 35 per cent of Gen Z and 40 per cent of Millennials think that owning a property is the most effective way to grow [...]
Bellway: Issues with government planning reforms cause delays August 12, 2025 Housebuilder Bellway has said local councils have found it difficult to adapt to the government’s changes to the UK planning system, causing delays in the building process. The government recently announced an overhaul of Britain’s clunky planning system, promising to unleash “seismic change” on the country’s construction process. The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) has [...]
John Lewis: Losses triple at retail giant’s property start-up August 11, 2025 Losses tripled at the property start-up owned by retail giant John Lewis during its latest financial year despite its income shooting up, it has been revealed. BTR (Operating) Limited has posted a pre-tax loss of £406,000 for the 12 months to 25 January, 2025, new accounts filed with Companies House show. The latest figure comes [...]
Landlords lose confidence in face of Renters Rights Bill July 22, 2025 Fewer than one in twenty landlords have plans to increase investment in the rental sector in the short term as rising costs and regulatory confusion bite. Half of landlords surveyed by JLL say ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Renters’ Rights Bill discourages them from expanding their portfolios, while two in five say they have been out [...]