Rightmove urges Reeves to keep stamp duty threshold for first-time buyers as it posts ‘solid but uninspiring’ results July 26, 2024 Property giant Rightmove has called on the Government to retain the stamp duty threshold for first-time buyers, as it announced a solid but “uninspiring” set of results. Revenue at Rightmove rose by seven per cent to reach £192.1m, “as both agents and new homes developers renewed contracts, upgraded their packages and invested in additional products”, [...]
Grainger snaps up Manchester landmark in £31m deal July 24, 2024 Residential property giant Grainger has snapped up a £31m build-to-rent scheme located in one of Manchester's most thriving neighbourhoods.
Walkie Talkie: Loss almost doubles to £150m at City of London landmark July 23, 2024 The company behind the 'Walkie Talkie' building in the City of London saw its operating loss more than double to almost £150m during its latest financial year, it has been revealed.
FTSE 100 today: Blue-chip set to rise ahead of key earnings reports July 22, 2024 Asian stocks fell as Joe Biden exited the election race, China cut rates. Focus on earnings reports from major tech and banking firms.
Bloomsbury: London’s literary hub set for £400m revamp July 21, 2024 Bloomsbury is set to get a £400m facelift thanks to a collaboration between some of the area's most influential landowners including Bedford Estates and Kimpton Fitzroy London.
FTSE 100 today: Blue-chip poised to end two-week winning streak amid global uncertainty July 19, 2024 Asian markets drop with Wall Street; oil prices fall; Japan inflation rises; Netflix exceeds subscriber targets; UK retail sales data next.
Dream golf home: Cottage in middle of Royal Troon Open Championship course for sale July 18, 2024 A house wedged between the 16th and 2nd holes at Royal Troon Golf Club - home of the 152nd Open Championship - has gone up for sale for an eye-watering price.
King’s Speech: From no-fault evictions to having a pet, here’s what Labour’s Renters’ Reform Bill will do July 17, 2024 Labour’s Renters’ Reform Bill will introduce significant changes to rented housing in England and Wales, including on no-fault evictions and having a pet. Legislation will be introduced “to give greater rights and protections to people renting their homes”, including “ending no-fault evictions and reforming grounds for possession”, King Charles said. The bill started life under [...]
Helical slashes dividend despite London lettings and development progress July 17, 2024 Progress in flagship central London office developments and the successful lettings of three Aldgate East spaces has led office specialist Helical to underline its confidence it has in the capital's office market despite having to slash its dividend.
London offices: Bigger is better, as construction of smaller spaces in the capital dries up July 17, 2024 For the first time in at least two decades not a single new office scheme smaller than 100,000 square feet began construction in London in the first half of this year, despite demand for larger spaces reaching record highs.