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<p>Housebuilding activity appears to be in sharp decline(Chris Ison/PA)</p>
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Homebuilding decline will only make London’s housing crisis worse

City comment: The sharp decline in residential building is a relief to homeowners… but a big problem for those trying to get on the property ladder

<p>Last year was the strongest for new home registrations since 2007, according to the National House Building Council (Gareth Fuller/PA)</p>
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Interest rate fears drive fastest housebuilding decline in three years

The data “will send a chill down the spine of the UK economy”, economist Dr John Glen said

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Central London prime office rents get big boost from Elizabeth line

Some parts of London have seen office rents jump 20% since pre-pandemic times

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Top landlord Grainger says it will reap the rewards of wage inflation

“There’s a strong correlation between wage inflation and net rental income,” its boss said

Business

New 100% mortgage isn’t reckless — it’s what many London renters need

City comment: Skipton’s new deal might trigger flashbacks to Northern Rock in the Noughties, but look closely and you’ll see the differences

Business

Oxford Street rebound continues as Footasylum plans new flagship store

Footasylum will open a new 20,000 sq ft, two-storey shop at 73-89 Oxford Street

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UK office occupancy hits highest level since lockdown

Occupancy picked up steam in the post-Easter period

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HMV returns to iconic Oxford Street site — replacing a US candy shop

The company said the new opening marks “the latest sign of a dramatic turnaround” since 2019 when the shop closed

Business

Fleet Street set to receive £5 billion makeover

Developments include a “Justice Quarter” with 18 court rooms

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Persimmon home sale completions tumble, but encouraging signs emerge

Persimmon’s CEO said: “Trading over recent weeks has offered some signs of encouragement.”

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Riverside Studios put up for sale after entering administration

Savills will market the site, which was used by the BBC to film programmes such as Doctor Who

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TfL picks Barratt as partner on large new housing scheme in Acton

Barratt London will work with TfL to bring forward a site by Bollo Lane in Acton where up to 900 new homes are planned

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Time Out’s failed London market plans cost £1 million

The media group scrapped its plans to build a market in Spitalfields last month

Business

West End office demand bounces back, but rest of London lags behind

The amount of office space occupied in the West End increased by over 1 million sq ft in 2022

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UK lab space demand to rise after Budget boost for life sciences

The life sciences sector last year signed for around 800,000 square feet of office and lab space in the golden triangle of London, Oxford and Cambridge

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London housing association Network Homes enters merger talks

Combined entity would have income of more than £830 million per year

Business

Dark clouds over construction sector despite wider GDP growth

The UK building sector had its worst month in almost a year, but there may be signs of greater resilience in the London housing market

Business

Building contractors struggle to fill 2023 order books

Two surveys published on Monday showed a tough outlook for construction in 2023

Business

West End landlords Capco and Shaftesbury complete mega-merger

Combined business will have a £4.9 billion portfolio of central London properties

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Capco hails West End recovery in last update before Shaftesbury tie-up

Covent Garden landlord Capco has reported rental income growth