This is how the third runway at Heathrow will hit London house prices October 25, 2016 The government has given the go-ahead for the third runway, and if there's one group of people who won't be happy about it, it's the people living nearby. Estate agents eMoov think the decision could lead to a 20 per cent drop in house prices in the area due the noise and air pollution that the [...]
Britain’s cities compared: How long does it take to sell your house? October 25, 2016 While London may be an extremely popular choice for Britons to live, for anyone looking to sell their property quick-sharp, it is one of the worst. On average London is the fourth slowest city to shift a property in the UK according to a survey by Post Office Money. Furthermore, it takes almost double the length of time [...]
Hammerson and Standard Life partner for £1.4bn overhaul of Brent Cross October 24, 2016 Hammerson and Standard Life Investments have embarked on a public consultation on a £1.4bn redevelopment of Brent Cross shopping centre. Brent Cross opened 40 years ago and Hammerson plan to revamp it with the addition of 200 new shops, 40 restaurants, a hotel, a cinema and around 6,700 homes. The shopping centre is set to [...]
Silvertown development in London’s Royal Docks gets planning permission October 24, 2016 Planning permission has been granted for the transformation of a 62-acre industrial site in the Royal Docks. The Silvertown Quays project is expected to deliver 3,000 new homes and 50 commercial buildings. It is thought the £3.5bn scheme will also create 21,000 new jobs. The Greater London Authority owns the site in Newham and is working [...]
House prices in this London borough fell by £3,000 a day last month October 24, 2016 UK house prices might be marching ever upwards, but there's one section of the UK where growth is faltering: the top end of London's market. In recent months growth in so-called prime central London has faltered, partly thanks to the Brexit vote and partly thanks to waning interest from foreign buyers. Now analysis of Land [...]
The lofty ideals behind the creation of the Barbican Estate are explored in an essay for a new book, Residents: Inside the Barbican Estate October 21, 2016 A sense of privacy and protection is built into the Barbican estate’s architecture. Designed to shield its residents from the outside world – whether that was the aftermath of the Blitz, the surrounding industry of the city, or the traffic below – this holistic experiment in urban housing is both of the city and apart [...]
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 [...]