OUT OF OFFICE October 11, 2009 ED RUSCHA AT THE HAYWARDThe Los Angeles-based painter Ed Ruscha has been one of America’s most influential artists of the past 50 years. His cold depictions of remote gas stations and disembodied advertising and branding logos make for a particularly evocative, lonely version of pop art, but one unmistakably associated with California. 14 Oct-10 Jan, [...]
OUT OF OFFICE October 11, 2009 ED RUSCHA AT THE HAYWARDThe Los Angeles-based painter Ed Ruscha has been one of America’s most influential artists of the past 50 years. His cold depictions of remote gas stations and disembodied advertising and branding logos make for a particularly evocative, lonely version of pop art, but one unmistakably associated with California. 14 Oct-10 Jan, [...]
Winter breaks are all about curling up in a flash hotel October 11, 2009 THE nights, as you will have noticed, are starting to get darker earlier. Rain is falling more often. Coats, scarves and gloves are beginning to emerge from wardrobes. In short, winter is coming. At this time of year, if you are going to take a European city break you are not going to be doing [...]
If you’re getting a bonus, then bricks and mortar are still best October 8, 2009 IT MIGHT not be the most popular thing to say right now, but people are going to get bonuses this year. In the years preceding 2008, the bonus season meant one thing in London – a boost to the buy-to-let property market as bankers sunk their money into bricks and mortar. The world has changed [...]
If you’re getting a bonus, then bricks and mortar are still best October 8, 2009 IT MIGHT not be the most popular thing to say right now, but people are going to get bonuses this year. In the years preceding 2008, the bonus season meant one thing in London – a boost to the buy-to-let property market as bankers sunk their money into bricks and mortar. The world has changed [...]
FOCUS ON: ENFIELD, MIDDLESEX October 8, 2009 BRAYSIDE FARM, CLAY HILL, EN2 9JLPrice: £2.85mSet in a hamlet in a North London conservation area, this stylish five-bedroom property is close to Crews Hill mainline station, which is just 30 minutes away from Moorgate. It stands in around 21 acres of gardens and grounds with various outbuildings and enjoys views of Whitewebbs Park and [...]
FOCUS ON: ENFIELD, MIDDLESEX October 8, 2009 BRAYSIDE FARM, CLAY HILL, EN2 9JLPrice: £2.85mSet in a hamlet in a North London conservation area, this stylish five-bedroom property is close to Crews Hill mainline station, which is just 30 minutes away from Moorgate. It stands in around 21 acres of gardens and grounds with various outbuildings and enjoys views of Whitewebbs Park and [...]
CURRENT MORTGAGE DEALS October 8, 2009 Source: MoneySupermarket.com LENDER FIXED/FLEXIBLE RATE UNTIL STANDARD RATE APR MAXIMUM LOAN (PER CENT) (PER CENT) (PER CENT) TO VALUE (PER CENT)HSBC Special [...]
CURRENT MORTGAGE DEALS October 8, 2009 Source: MoneySupermarket.com LENDER FIXED/FLEXIBLE RATE UNTIL STANDARD RATE APR MAXIMUM LOAN (PER CENT) (PER CENT) (PER CENT) TO VALUE (PER CENT)HSBC Special [...]
Q&A: BUYING October 8, 2009 Camilla DellMANAGING PARTNER AT BLACK BRICK Q. Dear Camilla, I am looking to buy a property in London but every time I find something I like, it goes under offer and I don’t have the chance to buy it or I’m asked to participate in a sealed bid. What are your tips for succeeding? A. [...]