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UBS London HQ is sold for £1bn as Asian investment in London’s “trophy buildings” rises June 14, 2018 The London headquarters for multinational investment bank UBS has been bought for £1bn by a Hong Kong property tycoon, as Asian demand for "trophy buildings" in the capital grows. CK Asset Holdings, run by Victor Li after he took over the company from his father Li Ka-shing earlier this year, has purchased the prime office [...]
UBS London HQ is sold for £1bn as Asian investment in London real estate rises June 14, 2018 The London headquarters for multinational investment bank UBS has been bought for £1bn by a Hong Kong property tycoon, as Asian demand for “trophy buildings” in the capital grows. CK Asset Holdings, run by Victor Li after he took over the company from his father Li Ka-shing earlier this year, has purchased the prime office [...]
Is it cheaper to live in the Home Counties than London? May 25, 2018 Buyers are often surprised when they discover how much more affordable the council taxes in London are in comparison to what they are paying to live within commuting distance of the Capital. Last month saw these costs increase across the country. On top of this, rail fare rises continue to outstrip wage growth, so the [...]
Government promises support for UK tech scene as London named one of world’s best tech hubs May 17, 2018 London’s position as one of the leading technology hubs in the world was cemented yesterday as a new report ranked it alongside Silicon Valley and China. The UK was in the top three countries for total capital investment in digital tech companies last year, behind only China and the US, according to the Tech Nation [...]
Grind coffee bars and restaurants founder David Abrahamovitch talks Instagram, airports, and the City May 1, 2018 Since the company’s inception in 2011, Grind coffee shops and restaurants have captured the imagination of London’s millennials as a place to eat, party and Instagram. Now the brand is set to expand beyond the capital in a deal with travel food operator SSP. City A.M. caught up with Grind’s founder and chief executive David [...]
Donald Trump slams Nine Elms US embassy site April 29, 2018 US President Donald Trump has hit out at the new US embassy’s South London location which he describes as “horrible”. In a speech in Michigan yesterday Trump blasted the embassy’s Nine Elms location as “horrible” and “lousy”. He criticised his predecessors George W Bush and Barack Obama for the decision to move the US embassy [...]
Trump to visit UK on 13 July, White House confirms April 26, 2018 US President will visit the UK on 13 July, the White House has confirmed this afternoon. An announcement had been expected later this evening, however press secretary Sarah Sanders broke the embargo by telling children kids on a ‘take your daughters and sons to work day’. It was later confirmed by the US ambassador Woody [...]
US President Donald Trump “to visit UK in July” April 25, 2018 US President Donald Trump is to make his first official visit the UK this July, the UK government is poised to confirm. Update: This has now been confirmed – more details are here According to Sky News, Trump’s trip has been scheduled for mid-July and will be announced in the next day or two. Earlier [...]
London Marathon 2018: House prices along the route with Embankment the most expensive and Woolwich the cheapest April 20, 2018 With runners gearing up for what could be the hottest London Marathon on record, one property marketplace has compiled a map showing average property prices along the 26.2 mile route. The House Shop used its data to compile the map, which found the most expensive spectator spot is Embankment where the average house price is [...]
New build homes on sale in London this weekend in Paddington, Clapham, Kentish Town, Vauxhall and Canada Water March 16, 2018 New developments on the market this week No 3 Canalside Walk, Paddington From £1.212m Live next to the Grand Union Canal in Paddington Basin, with a plethora of rooftop perks, including balconies, and a rooftop gym, lounge and observatory. Eleven acres of prime Zone One is being developed near the transport hub, including 52 two [...]