‘Houseplant hotel suites’ showcase greenery that can make us feel calm, loved-up or more productive October 18, 2019 The UK’s first ‘houseplant hotel rooms’ are opening in East London this weekend. The jungle-like suites at the Leman Locke in Aldgate were created by three green-fingered experts as part of a project by The Joy of Plants, a Dutch organisation which promotes their wellbeing properties. ‘Biophilic designer’ Oliver Heath’s room is aimed at business [...]
These are the London boroughs where first-time buyers are getting the biggest discounts October 18, 2019 Recent reports of lagging London house prices have generally been met with a groan, as the mortgaged majority fret over the value of their property investment. This is not the case for would-be first-time buyers, though, who might find that they can snap up a home for less than they initially expected, or be able [...]
Super-rich millennials want their homes to feel like hotels October 18, 2019 There is a change taking place in London’s super- prime residential market. While the white stucco Georgian townhouses of Mayfair and Belgravia are still highly sought after, a younger generation of global wealth is now maturing – and they have very different aspirations when it comes to owning their own London pad. Having experienced the [...]
How to pick the best estate agent to sell your home October 18, 2019 When looking to sell your property, finding the right estate agent can feel like a real minefield. As a London-based property developer with over 30 years of industry experience, being able to identify the right people to find buyers for my finished homes has been vital to ensuring that the best prices were achieved – [...]
Interiors: Why country houses are inspiring autumn’s best-dressed homes October 18, 2019 Neutral, minimalist design has been the name of the interiors game for several seasons. And it’s easy to see why: it’s tasteful, fuss-free and appeals to almost everyone. The problem is, it’s not much fun – which is why it’s heartening to hear that the trends tipped for autumn are a bit more colourful. Charlotte [...]
Property of the Week: Live on top of this art deco block in Kensington October 18, 2019 Choosing between period and new-build is one of the biggest decisions you have to make when buying a home. While older properties have heaps of character, quirky features and kerb appeal, the pristine, fresh-out-the-box feeling you get with a new build is hard to beat. There are die-hard fans in both camps. But for those [...]
Your chance to live on Wembley Way October 18, 2019 Football fans may have just found their perfect home in London. The newly-launched Alameda building, which comprises 340 apartments exclusively for rent, is located just off Olympic Way, which is better known as Wembley Way – the road trodden by supporters on the final approach to England’s home ground. You might think that being so [...]
Focus on Teddington: This laid-back suburb is home to families, first-time buyers – and the odd seal October 18, 2019 Teddington is located on the banks of the River Thames between Hampton Court Palace and Twickenham, but it doesn’t have the royal or sporting connections of its neighbours. Instead, this leafy, laid-back suburb’s biggest landmark is its lock – the lowermost on the Thames, don’t you know – where a lost seal crops up every [...]
New builds: Homes on the market in London this week, from a former modernist office in Croydon to luxury flats in Mayfair October 18, 2019 Brunel Street Works, Canning Town From £375,000 for a one-bed Brunel Street Works, a 975-home development in Canning Town, is being launched by Linden Homes this weekend. The one, two and three-bed apartments are part of a wider regeneration project which will also bring new shops, workspace and a hotel to the area. Residents will [...]
Wework creates committee to mull financial lifeline October 17, 2019 The owner of Wework has reportedly set up a committee to decide whether it will accept a financial lifeline from its largest shareholder and main lender. In a move that will likely decide the fate of the embattled firm’s future, the We Company has put together a special board committee to consider proposals for a [...]