Interiors: Discover the hot decor trend for AW18, the Night Garden, a darker take on florals and prints September 24, 2018 This autumn, the decorating trend that’s really caught fire is dark, exotic, sensual, tactile, moody and seriously sophisticated. Full-on and fantastical, “the Night Garden” aesthetic melds two global interiors trends – prints and botanicals – and pushes them into the shadows. And by that, we mean inky blues, deep moss greens and, yes, definitely black. [...]
Holiday Homes: Limassol’s Trilogy towers puts its hopes in the power of three to lure international investors September 24, 2018 The hot weather may have prompted us to stay in the UK this summer, but the temptation to flee to warmer climes will return once the dark nights and cooler temperatures close in. The city of Limassol, Cyprus, only a four and a half hour flight away, might be the hottest place to get [...]
Focus On Stoke Newington: The affluent London village is a charming spot to find a family house in Hackney September 24, 2018 As quintessential London villages go, Stoke Newington is probably the coolest. Set in the trendy confines of the London Borough of Hackney, it escaped the decline of surrounding areas during the 1930s and still attracts an upmarket, arty clientele today. “Stoke Newington was built for London’s increasingly class conscious white collar worker,” says [...]
Property of the Week: The former ruin that’s now adored by the fashion world on sale for £2m September 24, 2018 A micro-hotel, a period masterpiece, a world-famous fashion shoot location… this extraordinary house in east London is all of these things and more. Mile End Road, Stepney Green, £2m This four-storey, four bedroom Queen Anne terrace within the Stepney Green Conservation area was one of many built by John Ireland in the 18th century [...]
Travelodge gets revenue boost as budget room demand remains strong September 24, 2018 Hotel chain Travelodge has increased revenue by eight per cent as it said that demand for budget rooms was strong despite economic uncertainty. It reported a total revenue growth of eight per cent for the year to date, climbing to £317.2m. The company's underlying earnings increased by £1.3m from the previous year to £43.3m [...]
New homes: Our pick of the new homes going on sale in London this weekend September 21, 2018 New developments on the market this week Sovereign Court, Hammersmith From £699,950 Two three bedroom penthouses are on sale from tomorrow in this well-connected part of west London. The latest collection of homes to go on the market as part of this scheme are in Hendley and Matcham House, a 10 storey building that also [...]
New homes: Our pick of the new homes going on sale in London this weekend September 21, 2018 New developments on the market this week Sovereign Court, Hammersmith From £699,950 Two three bedroom penthouses are on sale from tomorrow in this well-connected part of west London. The latest collection of homes to go on the market as part of this scheme are in Hendley and Matcham House, a 10 storey building that also [...]
The Little Stranger review: A spooky drama that has more interesting things to say about poverty than poltergeists September 21, 2018 The opening shot of The Little Stranger is an absolute nail-biter: Dr Faraday, played by a stiff-lipped Domhnall Gleeson, is shaving in thrilling close up. Will he cut himself? He’s in a big gloomy room in front of an antique mirror, so he probably should cut himself, if only to blend in with the spooky [...]
The Little Stranger review: A spooky drama that has more interesting things to say about poverty than poltergeists September 21, 2018 The opening shot of The Little Stranger is an absolute nail-biter: Dr Faraday, played by a stiff-lipped Domhnall Gleeson, is shaving in thrilling close up. Will he cut himself? He’s in a big gloomy room in front of an antique mirror, so he probably should cut himself, if only to blend in with the spooky [...]
Housing market remains flat as year-on-year property deals tumble September 21, 2018 The number of properties being bought and sold in the UK suffered an annual 2.6 per cent drop last month, signalling the latest evidence that activity in the country’s housing market remains flat. While total property transactions climbed 1.3 per cent between July and August to 99,120, today’s figures also show a 2.6 per cent [...]