Super-rich millennials want their homes to feel like hotels October 18, 2019 There is a change taking place in London’s super- prime residential market. While the white stucco Georgian townhouses of Mayfair and Belgravia are still highly sought after, a younger generation of global wealth is now maturing – and they have very different aspirations when it comes to owning their own London pad. Having experienced the [...]
How to pick the best estate agent to sell your home October 18, 2019 When looking to sell your property, finding the right estate agent can feel like a real minefield. As a London-based property developer with over 30 years of industry experience, being able to identify the right people to find buyers for my finished homes has been vital to ensuring that the best prices were achieved – [...]
Interiors: Why country houses are inspiring autumn’s best-dressed homes October 18, 2019 Neutral, minimalist design has been the name of the interiors game for several seasons. And it’s easy to see why: it’s tasteful, fuss-free and appeals to almost everyone. The problem is, it’s not much fun – which is why it’s heartening to hear that the trends tipped for autumn are a bit more colourful. Charlotte [...]
Property of the Week: Live on top of this art deco block in Kensington October 18, 2019 Choosing between period and new-build is one of the biggest decisions you have to make when buying a home. While older properties have heaps of character, quirky features and kerb appeal, the pristine, fresh-out-the-box feeling you get with a new build is hard to beat. There are die-hard fans in both camps. But for those [...]
Your chance to live on Wembley Way October 18, 2019 Football fans may have just found their perfect home in London. The newly-launched Alameda building, which comprises 340 apartments exclusively for rent, is located just off Olympic Way, which is better known as Wembley Way – the road trodden by supporters on the final approach to England’s home ground. You might think that being so [...]
Focus on Teddington: This laid-back suburb is home to families, first-time buyers – and the odd seal October 18, 2019 Teddington is located on the banks of the River Thames between Hampton Court Palace and Twickenham, but it doesn’t have the royal or sporting connections of its neighbours. Instead, this leafy, laid-back suburb’s biggest landmark is its lock – the lowermost on the Thames, don’t you know – where a lost seal crops up every [...]
Competition is hotting up for corporate rentals October 18, 2019 The market for corporate rentals in London has never been more competitive, and having the right agent working with you is crucial to successful placements. In the third quarter of 2019, our dedicated Corporate Services team at Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward (KFH) carried out over 1,700 property searches for staff working for our corporate clients [...]
New builds: Homes on the market in London this week, from a former modernist office in Croydon to luxury flats in Mayfair October 18, 2019 Brunel Street Works, Canning Town From £375,000 for a one-bed Brunel Street Works, a 975-home development in Canning Town, is being launched by Linden Homes this weekend. The one, two and three-bed apartments are part of a wider regeneration project which will also bring new shops, workspace and a hotel to the area. Residents will [...]
Boris Johnson’s deal is on a knife edge as Angela Merkel calls on EU to support Brexit delay October 18, 2019 Angela Merkel is said to have told other EU leaders a Brexit extension would be inevitable should MPs reject Boris Johnson’s withdrawal deal. The German Chancellor told fellow European leaders they could not pretend there would be no extension if the UK requested one, according to reports. Read more: PM Johnson scrambles to save Brexit [...]
Scotch whisky producers sound alarm as US slaps tariffs on EU goods October 18, 2019 Scottish whisky producers have warned that the US’s new 25 per cent tariffs on imports of single malt Scotch, which have come into force today, are “very bad news for our industry”. Read more: WTO gives go-ahead for $7.5bn of US tariffs on EU goods The Scottish whisky business is just one of many across [...]