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Property & Planning · LondonMansion tax fears hit £2m-plus home sales
Homes valued at more than £2 million are significantly less likely to sell than less expensive properties, according to new analysis. The findings come amid concerns about the impact of Labour's planned mansion tax, due to be introduced in April 2028.
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Property & Planning · WestminsterJohn Griffin sells Regent's Park home for £9.2m loss
Addison Lee founder John Griffin has sold his six-bedroom Regent's Park mansion for £11.5 million, incurring a loss of approximately £9.2 million. The sale occurred shortly after a tax tribunal ruling against him.
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Property & Planning · LondonHavering Council refuses 10-person HMO in Romford
Havering Council planning officers have refused a retrospective application to continue operating a 10-person House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) at 290 North Street, Romford. The decision, made on 5 October 2026, cited insufficient communal space and a poor living environment for occupants.
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Property & Planning · CamdenFitzroy Square offices to become single home
A planning application has been submitted to Camden Council to convert office space at 5 Fitzroy Square into a single private dwelling. The application, reference 2026/4015/P, seeks to change the property's use from commercial to residential.
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Property & Planning · HackneyHackney Council lists 25 planning applications
Hackney Council has published its list of planning applications for the week of 19 September 2026, featuring twenty-five proposals. These range from rear ground-floor extensions and loft conversions to changes of use and works on listed buildings.
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Property & Planning · LondonFour London boroughs among lowest for household solar uptake
Four London boroughs are identified as having the lowest household solar panel uptake in Britain between 2019 and 2025. Analysis by Glow Green highlights challenges such as property suitability and permissions in densely populated areas.
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Property & Planning · GreenwichSainsbury's to open Blackheath store September 24
Sainsbury's will open a new store in Blackheath on Thursday, September 24, 2026, marking its return to the area after a 67-year absence. The shop, located in a Grade II listed building on Tranquil Vale, will create 20 new jobs and features accessibility improvements.
Greenwich2 min readTrust 54 · Craft 95 · Hype 30