London prime property soars September 26, 2011 INVESTORS fleeing from the Eurozone turmoil are parking increasing amounts of money in top London property, pushing the price of prime houses close to £4m in recent weeks. Viewings are up by 25 per cent over the three months to September. The number of available properties has risen by 13 per cent, but not enough [...]
Monaco’s calling September 22, 2011 TIMES are tough for property in some parts of the world. Not, however, in Monaco, where investors seeking classic, mature markets feel comfortable. The fact that it’s still one of the most glamorous locations on earth – with some of the world’s best restaurants and casinos (and let’s not forget the marina) – doesn’t hurt, [...]
MAIDA VALE, W9 September 22, 2011 CHIPPENHAM ROAD Price: £325,000 This attractive one-bedroom, first floor flat has neutral decor throughout. It has a reception room with high ceilings, a smart open-plan kitchen and sizeable bedroom, en suite bathroom and ample storage. Contact: Foxtons on 020 7449 6000 or go to www.foxtons.co.uk CLIFTON GARDENS Price: £7.95m This spacious family home has a [...]
Mooted deal gives late lift to stocks September 19, 2011 US stocks fell yesterday but staged a late comeback after fears of a looming Greek debt default diminished on news of a possible deal to advance new bailout funds to Greece. Stocks spent most of the session sharply lower after European leaders disappointed investors by failing to come up with any new solutions to the [...]
Getting the very best from the Home Counties September 15, 2011 PEOPLE are often very unfair to the Home Counties,” says James Grillo of Chesterton Humberts, “There is so much more to it than sprawling suburbia.” Indeed, as he points out, there’s more woodland per acre in Surrey than another county in England. “The schools are great, the commute is quick and the properties are fabulous.” [...]
Edges smoothed on Swiss prices September 15, 2011 ORDINARY mortals find the cost of a single pizza in Switzerland staggering – friends reported having to pay SFR50 for one in Verbier a few weeks ago. Indeed, with the Swiss franc having appreciated by 20 per cent against the euro in the last 12 months alone, the Swiss economy has felt the effects on [...]
Asset manager list shows who is best in class September 11, 2011 A NEW list of the top young asset managers has highlighted the growing importance of emerging markets. More than a quarter of the young asset managers who made the Financial News “40 under 40” list either invest directly in emerging markets or have spent time working or researching in developing countries. The list also reflects [...]
Land on Park Lane and you know you’ve won the game September 8, 2011 SOUTH AUDLEY STREET Price: £8.495m This attractive townhouse has been comprehensively refurbished in a style that shows off the beautiful period details but also incorporates the latest interior design styles and modern technology. There are five bedrooms, four bathrooms and four reception rooms. Contact: Knight Frank on 020 7499 1012 or go to www.knightfrank.co.uk CHARLES [...]
REUTERS HQ FOR SALE AS PART OF £1BN LONDON PROPERTY DISPOSAL September 7, 2011 Thomson Reuters’ headquarters in Canary Wharf, Olswang’s Holborn office and Deutsche Bank’s Winchester House site are among the properties being put on the market by German real estate fund KanAm, the firm said yesterday. Knight Frank is thought to be handling the sale, which could bring as much as £1bn in total. The group abandoned [...]
CITY MOVES | WHO’S SWITCHING JOBS September 6, 2011 Emap International Duncan Painter has been appointed as chief executive of the publisher and events business to replace David Gilbertson, who stepped down in May. Painter is currently managing director of the BSkyB subsidiary Sky IQ, which provides customer intelligence services to BSkyB and FTSE 100 firms including Centrica and Zurich Financial Services. Previous roles [...]