Focus On Herne Hill: House prices rise 12 per cent year-on-year in Brixton’s genteel neighbouring town October 21, 2016 Without a doubt Brixton’s greener neighbour, Herne Hill is also seen historically as Brixton’s more genteel neighbour. In the mid-19th century, this well-heeled south London suburb was home to mainly large, upper class “country” estates and revered members of high society – such as art critic John Ruskin – grew up there. These days, past [...]
New homes on sale in London, from an old Tudor Palace to Chiswick townhouses October 21, 2016 Brandon House, Borough From £735,000 Live on the site of an old Tudor Palace right next to London Bridge. This week, 77 new homes went on sale at Brandon House on Borough High Street, named after the Duke of Suffolk, Charles Brandon, who lived in a mansion there in 1518. It comprises one to three [...]
Opinion: Why housebuilders need to use their developments to champion British design and nurture homegrown talent October 21, 2016 It’s an unfortunate truth that the real estate industry often overlooks the deep pool of design talent in Great Britain. While the origins of design might seem insignificant, after decades of outsourcing design to far-flung corners of the globe, it is time for us to assume a new level of responsibility in supporting British designers. [...]
Interiors: If we spend a third of our lives in bed, then why don’t we spend serious money luxuriating in linens? October 21, 2016 Let’s be honest, one of the most enticing things about a weekend away is climbing into a freshly laundered, luxurious bed with crisp white sheets, pillows like clouds and a cashmere throw for cosiness. Hoteliers spare no expense to ensure your slumber is deep, peaceful and refreshing; so why do so many of us put [...]
Holiday Homes: Rare homes for sale in the middle of the Indian Ocean, from Soneva Group, first company to sell property internationally in the Maldives October 21, 2016 Falling asleep under the stars in the Maldives sounds like the sort of once-in-a-lifetime experience reserved for honey-mooning couples. But it could be a regular part of your life, at least for a few weeks a year, if you invest in one of the properties on sale at the newly-opened Soneva Jani, which is the [...]
Property sales start to stumble following Brexit vote October 21, 2016 The number of people buying and selling homes, flats and offices has dipped in the latest sign of uncertainty in the UK property market. According to transaction figures published by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) this morning, sales of both residential and commercial properties are down. There were 93,130 residential transactions rubber-stamped during September, down 4.3 [...]
Remember the fried chicken guide to house prices? Now we know which London boroughs have the most fast food joints October 21, 2016 Remember the guy who, this time last year, came up with a theory that London's best property deals can be found where the most chicken shops are? Well, now the government has given would-be London property investors a helping hand – with a map of the boroughs in the capital which have the most fast food joints. According [...]
London Zoo’s aviary and an iconic City of London church right by Bank station have been added to the at risk buildings register October 21, 2016 An iconic City of London church and London Zoo's aviary are among the buildings added to the "Heritage At Risk" register by Historic England. The organisation said settlement in the tower of the Church of St Mary Woolnoth, right next to the Lombard Street exit of Bank Station, has caused cracks, while parts of the [...]
Gross mortgage lending down seven per cent in September October 20, 2016 Gross mortgage lending fell seven per cent last month, but hit the highest September figure since 2007. According to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML), gross mortgage lending was £20.5bn in September, down seven per cent month-on-month. Read more: London boss of Barratt Developments arrested on suspicion of misconduct The figure represented a two per [...]
London construction slowing after the Brexit vote October 20, 2016 Construction in London is undergoing a slowdown following the Brexit vote, according to chartered surveyors. A survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) found that nine per cent of surveyors have reported that construction had risen rather than fallen in the capital this quarter – but this was the lowest reading from the survey since [...]