Q&A September 26, 2013 DIRECTOR, DOUGLAS & GORDON I have around £350,000 to invest and I am wondering whether I’m better off investing in central London or venturing south of the River. IN THE past I’d have said central as you’d be better hedged against capital value fluctuation and have a good steady flow of tenants. However, the last [...]
Focus on… Hammersmith: It’s Hammersmith time in London September 26, 2013 HOMES in Hammersmith are increasing in value as young professionals and families compete for properties in the area. Bordered by Shepherd’s Bush in the north and Fulham in the south, the west London area has found its housing stock in short supply in recent years, leading to an average of six applicants per property and [...]
Penthouses pay homage to ancient history of the City September 26, 2013 Giacomo Ribolla gives Italian interior design tips to Melissa York LONDON’S ancient history meets 21st century city life in three penthouses built on the outskirts of Roman London. Italian design impresario Giacomo Ribolla, associate director of interior design at The Manser Practice, drew on his roots in northern Tuscany to furnish the high-end apartments. “I [...]
London Barometer September 26, 2013 DIRECTOR, DOUGLAS & GORDON Demand to buy in D&G land continues to rise, with a 30% increase in comparison to this time last year. The majority of activity is clearly taking place in the £350,000-£750,000 and £1m-£2m levels implying on going SDLT/Mansion tax concerns and a desire to invest in buy to let property. The [...]
Furnished with love and personality September 12, 2013 Furnishings don’t get more personal than they do at Nina’s. Melissa York talks to the woman behind the concept NEVER face the stress of squeezing too-large furniture through doorways or matching the right shade of mahogany again. A new concept store has opened in Chelsea that allows you to design furniture and interiors to match [...]
Bakery complex is best thing since sliced bread September 12, 2013 The Victorian one-level apartments in Parkgate House offer homeowners the ultimate in river living WITH the transformation of Battersea Power Station due for completion in 2016 and an extension of the Northern Line planned for 2020, the future looks bright for Battersea. The redevelopment projects are generating interest from a host of domestic and international [...]
Focus on Fulham: South west hotspot is the real Ful monty September 12, 2013 FULHAM is one of the most desirable locations in london – it has the bustle of the city combined with a small-town sense of community. It’s only a few minutes from the heart of London but it has a leafy, laid-back atmosphere that belies its location. It may be seen as the less auspicious neighbour [...]
Private View: On the market in fulham this week September 12, 2013 Fernhurst Road, SW6 £1.79m This four-bedroom house is arranged over three floors. The ground floor features a reception room leading to a kitchen/dining area with French doors that open out on to a south-facing garden. The upper floors offer four double bedrooms, one with an ensuite and one family bathroom. For more information contact Chesterton [...]
10 reasons to move to… Fulham September 12, 2013 1 It has Fulham Palace, which is the historic home of the Bishops of London. Today the palace has stunning grounds and a museum that houses an art gallery. You can also have lunch in the converted drawing room. 2 Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last five years, you might have [...]
Family homes in the suburbs perfect for broody millionaires September 12, 2013 Leafy homes near the District Line in Southfields, south west London, break million-pound mark this year, by Melissa York FAMILY-SIZED homes with space for the children to run around have always been an expensive luxury in London. Southfields was always at the more affordable end of the scale; but not any more. A host of [...]