London leads UK as optimism on house prices rockets again September 19, 2013 BRITONS are more upbeat on house prices than at any point in the last three and a half years, according to the Knight Frank sentiment index out today, as the economy recovers. And they believe prices are rising at their fastest pace since 2009. More than one-fifth of those surveyed believe their house’s value has [...]
Jefferies feels the pain over Fed tapering September 17, 2013 INVESTMENT bank Jefferies yesterday reported an 83 per cent plunge in third quarter profits after being squeezed by this summer’s bond market nervousness. The bank, which has London offices on Upper Thames Street, said net income – a measure of profit – fell from $70.2m a year ago to $11.7m for three months ending August. [...]
How to win a promotion at work September 16, 2013 Land the job (and salary) you deserve by flaunting your skills, innovating, and socialising with your boss YOU SHUFFLE into your office on a blustery day, fidget into your chair, and check your emails. A message from the boss catches your eye. The subject line reads, “Can you see me in five?” His printer’s probably [...]
Media firms double demand for office space on the Southbank September 15, 2013 BOOMING demand from the media industry is set to double take-up of office space along London’s Southbank this year, according to new research from estate agent Knight Frank. Nearly 700,000 square feet (sq ft) of office space has been acquired on the Southbank in 2013 so far. Major leasing deals this year include News Corp, [...]
What the other papers say this morning – 2 September 2013 September 1, 2013 FINANCIAL TIMES China eyes UK nuclear controls The state-owned Chinese nuclear group that is in talks to invest in Britain’s new nuclear programme wants greater operational control of any new plants it finances, potentially creating a national security headache for the government. China General Nuclear Power Group (CGN), is in talks with EDF of France [...]
Cameron will look back on this vote as a political blessing August 29, 2013 SO THE heir to Blair, who seemed so keen to intervene in Syria, has been stopped in his tracks. Prime Minister David Cameron came home early from his holiday to persuade parliament of the need for action against Syria and in the end received a bloody nose himself. It might not look great for him [...]
Focus on… Winchester: How to win in Winchester August 29, 2013 Winchester is a vibrant, small city with a lot to offer. Open green spaces, historical buildings and an array of independent shops and boutiques add to the quintessentially British feel of the area. It has become an increasingly popular destination for house buyers, with large areas undergoing redevelopment to cater for the rise in demand [...]
Tech firms grab City office space August 28, 2013 TECHNOLOGY, media and telecoms (TMT) firms in the City are to expand by almost a quarter this year as businesses come in search of bigger offices and better value rents. TMT companies took up 869,000 square feet of office space in the first half of the year, Knight Frank said yesterday. The firm expects this [...]
London rents hit record high as demand rises August 15, 2013 RENTS in the capital jumped to a record £1,118 per month on average in July, industry data showed today, following months of soaring house prices in London. London rents jumped 5.7 per cent in the last 12 months, LSL Property Services reported. England and Wales overall saw a 1.8 per cent increase on the year. [...]
Knight helps England battle back August 13, 2013 CRICKET: Opener Heather Knight scored 157 as England fought back on day three of the Ashes Test at Wormsley. The hosts resumed trailing Australia by 159 runs, but Knight’s mammoth score, coupled with a patient 55 from Laura Marsh saw England bowled out for 314. Australia will begin the final day on 61-1, leading by [...]