Build, Baby, Build: A manifesto for London’s fourth housing boom June 23, 2024 There is a vast amount of capital waiting to be invested in London housing, here’s how the British Property Federation’s Melanie Leech would unlock it… London needs another housing boom. The late 19th century created the Victorian terraces of Zones two and three, the 1930’s ‘Metroland’ developments built much of today’s outer suburbs and the [...]
Build, Baby, Build: These are the solutions to London’s housing crisis June 20, 2024 The Centre for London's Katie Townsend looks at how to solve London's crippling housing crisis
Two arrested on suspicion of running illegal £1bn crypto exchange June 20, 2024 Two individuals have been arrested on suspicion of running an illegal cryptoasset exchange, through which more than £1bn of unregistered digital assets are believed to have been bought and sold.
Even MI6 have issues with the planning system: the story behind the former spy school being converted into flats June 20, 2024 A Pimlico building is to be converted into flats. But this wasn't any transaction - the stucco offices have a remarkable backstory involving spies, council planning committees and the King
Urban Logistics REIT sees rent boom while eyeing expansion June 20, 2024 Urban Logistics REIT saw rental income jump 8.4 per cent last year, as the company looks to deploy capital and continue expanding.
Build, Baby, Build: Gen Z have been radicalised by the housing crisis June 20, 2024 Young people are at the sharp end of Britain’s failure to build – and it’s not just turning them against a government that’s let them down, but against democracy itself, says Reem Ibrahim The housing crisis isn’t just unfair on young people, it’s making us feel that the political system is failing. The Centre for [...]
UK house prices rise for second straight month in sign of economic recovery June 19, 2024 UK house prices rose for their second consecutive month in April, latest official figures show, amid hopes for a rebound in the housing market as the economy improves.
Election 2024: Will Labour change your council tax band? June 19, 2024 Labour's position on council tax is coming under intense scrutiny, amid calls to revamp the 1991 bands. Will the party have to re-evaluate them?
Games Workshop expects bumper year after Amazon deal June 19, 2024 Games Workshop expects to continue its robust growth this year, with revenue, licensing income and profit all anticipated to rise on its last full year reporting period, it has said.
Old Vauxhall MI5 spy school to be converted into luxury flats after sale June 18, 2024 Firethorn Trust has purchased a landmark office in Vauxhall that was opened by the King and promised to convert it to residential flats in an off-market deal.