How a new wave of developers are using virtual reality and videogames to market their property February 24, 2016 When the iconic red-bricked turbine halls of south London’s Battersea Power Station first fell into dereliction more than 30 years ago, videogames were in their infancy. The primordial graphics technology of the 1980s could only produce a handful of colours and basic, blocky images, reproducing scenes no more visually complex than a single asteroid tumbling [...]
The grass isn’t greener: Why you should stay in your job February 24, 2016 One in five people have said they are looking to change their jobs this year. And while there are plenty of benefits to switching, there are also many reasons to stay put. Making the move may cause a significant upheaval in your life, and you need to ask yourself whether it is really necessary. Yes, you’ll [...]
Top tips for choosing a mortgage broker and how to get the best out of them February 23, 2016 Graham Lock, CEO of House Network Research rates and reputable brokers In the digital age, you can gain access to a variety of comparison websites such as moneysupermarket.com or comparethemarket.com, without the need for extensive credit checks, which would damage your hard-earned credit rating. If you come across specialist terminology, check out some of the [...]
Property of the Fortnight: Mayfair’s “upside down” house on the market for £7.25m February 23, 2016 A Californian-style party pad has entered the market in one of London’s most austere districts – and it’s a bargain at £7m, according its sales agent. The three-bedroom, six floor house in Hays Mews in Mayfair is unusual for UK buyers with its “upside down” layout, in which the bedrooms are to be found on the [...]
No hard feelings, eh? France welcomes City A.M. with open arms two years after our row with the embassy February 23, 2016 NULL
LFW: Five brands that are trying to out-do each other off the catwalk as London Fashion Week draws to a close February 23, 2016 NULL
Dulux’s online interior design service Amazing Space wants to democratise interior design February 23, 2016 It was only a matter of time before technology began to infiltrate the interior design business. But Dinny Court, marketing manager for paint brand Dulux, seems surprised it hasn’t happened sooner. “More than half of homeowners say that they want help but over 60 per cent say they can’t afford it. Only a really small [...]