Interiors: From lock ups to lock ins, we find out how London’s prisons, courtrooms and police station are turning into bars and hotels April 5, 2019 Thankfully London regeneration isn’t all about new-build skyscrapers. Some of our historic civic buildings have been given new leases of life as wonderfully atmospheric bars, hotels and restaurants. The best of these celebrate great design, seamlessly combining the old and the new. The Dixon hotel, bar and restaurant, just opened on the south bank of [...]
Opinion: It’s about time gas boilers were axed, but developers need to be investing in smart, sustainable technologies from the outset April 5, 2019 In his recent Spring Statement, the Chancellor announced that from 2025 newly built homes will not be connected to the gas grid, meaning that gas boiler installation will be a thing of the past. It is good to see the government taking on board the recommendation of the Committee on Climate Change, which called for [...]
Focus On Highgate: Old money and new money mingle in the mansions of this hilltop London village April 5, 2019 What’s the largest house in Britain? It’s pretty easy to guess – Buckingham Palace, probably the most famous residence in the world aside from the White House. Fewer people could name its closest contender, though, Witanhurst, tucked up in the corner of Highgate Hill. Comprising 90,000sqft – including a 70ft ballroom – it’s the largest [...]
New homes: Our pick of the new builds going on sale in London this weekend April 5, 2019 New developments on the market this week Filmworks, Ealing From £669,950 The final homes near the famous Ealing Studios are on sale in west London. Named Chapman House, after Graham Chapman who filmed Monty Python sketches at the nearby film studios, they’ll include a new eight-screen Picturehouse cinema and 46 one, two and three bedroom [...]
Editors’ Notes: Philip Hammond outfoxes the Treasury committee in clash over end to austerity April 5, 2019 Three cheers for Philip Hammond! Yes, you heard that right – I may be alone, but I found myself applauding the chancellor last night when we got a sneak preview of his response to the Treasury Select Committee’s (TSC) fisking of the autumn Budget. Read more: Hammond says ending austerity will not mean spending splurge [...]
UK house prices drop in March amid Brexit uncertainty after shock rise, says Halifax April 5, 2019 UK house prices grew 2.6 per cent year on year in March, but fell compared to the month before, according to data released today. The value of the average UK home hit £233,181 last month, after growing 1.6 per cent between January to March compared to the three months to the end of December. Read [...]
Dorchester boycott: Angel investors retreat from Park Lane dinner after Brunei’s anti-LGBT laws April 4, 2019 A top UK angel investor group backed down over plans to hold its annual bash at The Dorchester late tonight amid a growing boycott against a set of luxury hotels owned by the Sultan of Brunei. Read more: Property events moved away from Brunei-owned hotels amid boycott The UK Business Angels Associations (UKBAA) raised eyebrows [...]
Property events moved away from Brunei-owned hotels amid boycott April 4, 2019 Two calendar property events that were set to be held at hotels owned by the Sultan of Brunei were pulled yesterday amid a boycotting campaign over gay rights. A collection of iconic hotels owned by the Sultan of Brunei have faced a public boycott in protest of Brunei’s strict new Sharia laws that include stoning gay [...]
Why student housing is a first-class honours investment April 4, 2019 When it comes to the UK property market, an investment in knowledge clearly pays off. High yields, low risk, and fast returns are just a few of the reasons reasons luxury student housing has become the new essential in any high-net-worth individuals’ investment portfolio. While many of the UK’s older generation will reminisce of sub-standard [...]
Property giant Intu promotes finance boss to become new chief executive April 4, 2019 Shopping centre-owner Intu Properties has promoted its finance boss to run the company, it announced today. Intu confirmed that Matthew Roberts was taking over as chief executive with effect from 29 April. Roberts has been chief financial officer at Intu since 2010 and was also previously chief financial officer at gambling firm Gala Coral and [...]