Renting a Wework office? Here’s what happens next November 7, 2023 If Wework did go under in the UK, it wouldn't be all doom and gloom for the wider market, experts say
‘Higher for longer rates’ sparked shift to premium London office space September 27, 2023 Property developer Landsec reported strong demand for premium office space in central London, as firms react to the message of interest rates being “higher for longer.” The commercial real estate giant said office occupancy in Victoria, where half of its central London business sits, is now 100 per cent let and with £17m of lettings [...]
The London boroughs with the lowest property prices: Where is the cheapest place to buy in London in 2023? April 3, 2023 With the OBR expecting property prices to drop by 10 per cent this year, first time buyers are tentatively hoping that 2023 might be the year they can finally afford to get on the property ladder. But with London’s property market still too hot for many young buyers, where is the best borough to buy? [...]
Counter-protesters gather near Cenotaph ahead of pro-Palestine demonstration November 11, 2023 Counter-protesters gathered near the Cenotaph in central London ahead of a pro-Palestine demonstration on Armistice Day which is expected to be one of the largest political marches in British history. A large crowd of people bearing St George’s flags was seen walking along Embankment and shouting “England till I die” shortly after 10 am on [...]
London Oxford Street to get new retail space near Tottenham Court Road’s Elizabeth Line with £70m GPE swoop August 18, 2023 London’s West End could be getting a new retail and office space, following the purchase of King Sloane Properties by Great Portland Estates for £70m. The acquisition means GPE get their hands on the freehold interests at 16/19 Soho Square, 29.43 Oxford Street 7 Falconberg Mews, from Belgravia & Chelsea Property Services Limited. Worth around [...]
Major policing operation as capital braces for Armistice Day pro-Palestine march November 11, 2023 Police are braced for hundreds of thousands of people descending on the capital for what is expected to be one of the largest political marches in British history on Saturday. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak issued a plea for “unity” amid tensions over a pro-Palestinian march set to go ahead on the day the UK marks [...]
The most Googled property investment questions, answered February 18, 2023 Investing in property can be daunting for the uninitiated – we asked Gordie Dutfield, CEO of Redmayne Smith to answer the most asked property investment questions on Google With so much potential when it comes to creating a passive income and building your own investment portfolio, it is no surprise that people want to learn [...]
Could Elon Musk fix Britain’s rural connection gaps? BT is mulling a deal with Starlink January 15, 2024 BT is in talks with Starlink, Elon Musk's internet satellite 'constellation', as it tries to plug connectivity gaps in remote areas.
BT Tower to be turned into Heatherwick-designed hotel by US giant February 21, 2024 London's iconic BT Tower has been sold to a US hotels giant for £275m - who will give it a new life as a hotel
Pub group Fuller’s hails ‘seven day a week City of London’ as it readies for bumper Christmas November 15, 2023 Fuller's is "primed for a strong Christmas", while its bookings are already soaring 11 per cent ahead of what they were last year.