“Smart money” is doubling down on private equity – but are private investors missing out? September 3, 2025 Public pension plans, sovereign wealth funds and family offices keep bulking up their investments in private equity and private markets. Now, at last, private investors can get in. In July, the largest US public pension fund CalPERS (California Public Employees’ Retirement System) announced its best set of results in four years. It also bulked up [...]
Nature, Culture and Family Activities in Enfield August 22, 2025 The Borough of Enfield covers 31.7 square miles of North London and includes neighbourhoods such as Oakwood, Edmonton and Ponders End. There are lots of things to do in Enfield, from exploring nature to visiting some of the diverse range of bars, restaurants, and family-friendly activities that are reachable from Newlon Living’s Shared Ownership apartments [...]
Shared Ownership Week – Interview with Angela Barry, Sales Manager at SNG August 22, 2025 To mark Shared Ownership Week in City AM, we sat down with Angela Barry, Sales Manager at Sovereign Network Group, to get her views on Shared Ownership in the current market. Why is 2025 the right time to try shared ownership? At the moment, Shared Ownership is one of the only options for buyers that [...]
“I’ve been recommending Shared Ownership to all of my friends” – Rhianna’s Shared Ownership Journey with L&Q August 22, 2025 Rhianna had been renting in west London for several years – moving around different rental homes in the area. She never thought buying in London would be possible for her, until she heard about Shared Ownership from her colleague. She explains: “I was renting in Acton for three years – I was actually living with [...]
Commuter Convenience Without The Price Tag Three-stop tube journey delivers huge property price savings at Stories Wharf August 22, 2025 Just three stops from Canary Wharf, Stories Wharf by Hyde New Homes is challenging London’s sky-high property prices with quality, value-for-money riverside living in Newham. Located in an area set to benefit from the impressive Royal Docks regeneration plan—delivering a vibrant new neighbourhood and dynamic business hub—this striking new development offers shared ownership homes at [...]
Free Coaching, Wheelchair Games, Dunk Contests, and Basketball Stars Inspire the City August 11, 2025 London, UK – 11 August 2025 – The historic Guildhall Yard has been transformed into a high-energy court of community, culture, and competition this week, as the Central London Alliance’s London Sports Festival launched an exciting Basketball Week, in partnership with leading figures from the UK sports scene and Culture Mile BID.Set in the iconic [...]
Securing the Future: Zscaler’s New EMEA Hub Puts London at the Center of Zero Trust Innovation August 7, 2025 In a testament to its commitment to innovative cybersecurity, Zscaler has chosen to locate its new European headquarters in The Royal Exchange in London. The state-of-the-art hub represents more than just a physical office upgrade. It is a strategic investment that underscores London’s role as a dynamic nexus of technology, security, and business transformation. Zscaler’s [...]
Win a Luxury Retreat at Pennyhill Park or The Manor House August 6, 2025 THIS PRIZE DRAW IS NOW CLOSED City Winners has partnered with Exclusive Collection to offer the chance to win one of two luxury retreat prizes. The first prize is a stunning retreat for two at Pennyhill Park in Surrey, and the second prize is a stay at The Manor House in The Cotswolds. Both prizes [...]
London’s Oldest Whisky Investment Company: Tradition, Growth, and Global Reach July 30, 2025 In the heart of London’s financial district, one whisky investment company has quietly built a legacy over nearly a decade and a half, combining tradition, innovation, and consistent returns. Today, it stands not only as London’s oldest whisky investment firm (founded in 2012) attracting seasoned investors and whisky enthusiasts alike. Whisky is one of the [...]
Back to Starbucks: How Starbucks coffee shops are revitalising community-first third places July 23, 2025 In bustling cities and quiet neighbourhoods alike, Starbucks familiar green siren often signals more than just a caffeine stop. It represents that essential ‘third place’ – a reliable comfort zone bridging the gap between home and work, a space for quiet focus, friendly catchups, or simply a moment’s pause. But in a world where connection [...]