Rock’s Masters dream in ruins March 22, 2012 GOLF: Englishman Robert Rock’s Masters dream is in tatters after a septuple bogey at the Hassan Trophy in Morocco. Rock needs to finish in the top two to qualify for next month’s first Major of the year, but a catastrophic 11 at the par four fourth left him 12 shots off leader Damien McGrane of [...]
Harrison comeback bout scrapped March 22, 2012 BOXING: Scottish former WBO world featherweight champion Scott Harrison’s comeback has been scrapped after his arrest on suspicion of shoplifting. Harrison, 34, had been due to fight for the first time in almost seven years next week on a Blackpool bill arranged by Frank Maloney, but the promoter said he had cut all ties with [...]
Pakistan eke out Asia Cup triumph March 22, 2012 CRICKET: Bangladesh came within a whisker of their first major trophy at the Asia Cup but were beaten by just two runs in the final against Pakistan. Fast-bowler Shahadat Hossain needed four off the last ball to hand the hosts an unlikely victory but earned only a leg-bye. Wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmed’s final-over 19 proved decisive [...]
FOCUS ON: CHALFONTS, BUCKS March 22, 2012 THE COTTAGE Price: £700,000 Situated in on the edge of the village, this three bedroom property forms part of an 18th Century home, divided in 1977 to form three residences. Contact www.knightfrank.com or 01494 675368 STOCKINGS HOUSE Price: £1.7m This five bedroom house is situated on the edge of Coleshill, on Bottrells Lane, a quiet [...]
SELL March 22, 2012 MANAGING DIRECTOR OF KAY & CO, CENTRAL LONDON ESTATE AGENCY Q. I am selling my house for £5m but the buyer’s survey report has shown that the roof needs some work and they want me to fix it between exchange and completion. The buyer’s surveyor is saying that they should allow up to £25,000 to [...]
PROPERTY NEWS March 22, 2012 GROSVENOR RENTS SHOW BUOYANT MARKET Property giant Grosvenor says it has secured a record rental price of £93 per sq ft for a prime property on Green Street in Mayfair, smashing the average area price of between £63-£65 per sq ft. The firm said the new tenants of the triplex apartments are European including one [...]
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Next calls for Sunday boost as sales jump March 22, 2012 NEXT CHIEF executive Lord Simon Wolfson said a permanent relaxation of Britain’s Sunday trading hours could add £40-£50m to the fashion retailer’s annual turnover. In Wednesday’s Budget chancellor George Osborne said he will introduce legislation lifting the six-hour limit on opening hours for larger stores over eight weekends from 22 July covering the Olympics. Wolfson [...]
WHAT DO YOU MAKE OF NEXT’S PERFORMANCE? March 22, 2012 FREDDIE GEORGE | SEYMOUR PIERCE Next has been an outstanding performer over the last year and has risen over the last quarter by 13 per cent despite the slightly disappointing trading over Christmas…The company will continue with the share buyback programme, £200m planned in the full year to 2013, and we believe the company still [...]
B&Q owner sees profits surge March 22, 2012 KINGFISHER, the owner of B&Q, yesterday announced it had beaten forecasts with a 20 per cent rise in annual profit to £807m as it set out plans for further growth. Sales at the group, which also controls Castorama and Brico Depot in France, rose 3.6 per cent to £10.8bn, while the full-year dividend was lifted [...]
