Architecture
Oxford power station restored and extended for Saïd Business School
John McAslan + Partners has converted Oxford’s former Osney Power Station into teaching space and accommodation for the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School.
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Property Market
UK housing market slows as interest rate worries weigh on buyer demand
UK housing demand weakened in September as expectations of higher interest rates unsettled prospective buyers, while survey indicators also pointed to sharper pressure on house prices.
Property Market
Nearly 40% of London flats resold at a loss over 12 months
New repeat-sales analysis points to substantial pressure on London flat resales, with leasehold concerns, building safety issues and service charges affecting values.Property Market
Property professionals support reforms for earlier homebuying information
A survey of 300 property professionals found broad support for proposed requirements to provide key property information earlier in a sale, with 77% expecting the changes to have a positive effect.
Property Market
Three property agencies make senior appointments across key divisions
Chestertons, Savills and Macclesfield-based Views have announced senior hires spanning short lets, property management and development as the businesses adjust their operations to market conditions.
Property Market
What 107 dead pages reveal about property website bloat and trust
A HousingWire account of a website audit offers a blunt lesson for property businesses: more pages do not necessarily create more visibility, enquiries or credibility.
Property Market
UAD 3.6 moves hybrid appraisals closer to the mainstream in lending
A new version of UAD is approaching as hybrid appraisal eligibility reaches the high-90% range in some programs, widening the model’s potential use ahead of November 2.
Architecture
NA Design Studio uses earth-toned Glen-Gery brick for Brooklyn housing
An eight-storey residential project in Brooklyn's Boerum Hill gives its Atlantic Avenue frontage a distinct identity through a varied palette of earth-toned bricks supplied by Glen-Gery.
Architecture