Make your move to London and get on the property ladder September 4, 2024 Have you ever wondered how people are able to get on the property ladder in London? With private rents rapidly increasing and the cost of living continuing to be a concern for a lot of people, it can be tough to even think about the costs that come with getting on the property ladder. Let us [...]
Gold Standard Service with Hyde New Homes September 4, 2024 Our developments across the city, by the coast, and in the countryside offer the chance to step onto the property ladder with shared ownership in London, Kent and Sussex. Each Hyde home is a testament to our commitment to exceptional workmanship and thoughtful, sustainable design. At Hyde, our customers come first. This means staying in [...]
Helping you onto the ladder in London September 4, 2024 Getting onto the property ladder is a key goal for many of us, but the financial demands associated with buying a property, especially in London, can be daunting for aspiring home hunters. At Sovereign Network Group, we appreciate the obstacles faced by those starting their journey and have seen the value that the Shared Ownership [...]
John Lewis: £80m plans create new homes at site in Elizabeth Line-linked Reading September 4, 2024 The John Lewis Partnership has submitted plans to transform one of its disused warehouses in Reading into an £80m residential complex featuring more than 200 rental units. The plans, which were submitted to Reading Borough Council this week, lay out the company’s vision to demolish the current structure and replace it with 215 homes, plus 6,000 [...]
Are the super-rich running out of road? September 4, 2024 As more western governments look at ways to increase taxes for the ultra-rich, Ali Lyon asks whether it will work
Barratt: Profit halves at housebuilder but firm optimistic after Redrow deal September 4, 2024 Housebuilder Barratt reported a halving in profit and drop in completions amid a challenging housing market, but has said it is optimistic about the future. Barratt said its total home completions in the year ended 30 June reached 14,004, down 18.6 per cent from 17,206 in 2023 but at the upper end of the company’s [...]
Why home working might be damaging London’s economy September 4, 2024 Londoners have been slower to return to the office after the pandemic than workers in many large cities around the world. This really matters, and not just for London.
McCullum adds ODI and T20 jobs to England Test gig September 3, 2024 Brendon McCullum has said he is ready to “embrace” the upcoming challenge after the New Zealander’s role as England Test head coach was expanded to include the two white-ball cricket formats. McCullum, a former IPL coach with Royal Challengers Bangalore, is credited with revolutionising Test cricket, introducing “Bazball”. But from January 2025 his remit will [...]
Lack of wind dents profit at one of EDF’s biggest UK windfarms September 3, 2024 A lack of wind has dented profit at EDF’s Dorenell Windfarm in Scotland, with turnover dropping by more than £20m in 2023, according to newly-filed documents. Dorenell Windfarm, a 59-turbine site south of Dufftown with the capacity to power more than 106,000 UK homes, saw its turnover slump to £56m during the 12 months, down [...]
How Rightmove became London’s (and the FTSE 100’s) most profitable company September 3, 2024 From an unknown tech start-up to the undisputed king of the UK’s online property sector, Rightmove is a shining example of how to turn a simple idea into a whole lot of profit. In its most recent full-year results, the London-listed property portal astounded investors by revealing it had achieved a record 71 per cent operating profit margin – [...]