PROPERTY NEWS
GRAB A SLICE OF RIVERSIDE LIFE
Cambridge Riverside, a Berkley’s development, is one of the last housing spaces available in the historic city. The Brooke House along Kingsley Walk has 14 one and two-bedroom apartments with a balcony or terrace still available for purchase. Contact: Savills at 01223 656 010 or go to www.cambridgeriverside.co.uk.
JAPANESE-INSPIRED BERMONDSEY
Grange Garden, a new Bermondsey development, combines the relaxing quality of its Japanese-inspired decor with its south London location to serve as a retreat and connection to the city. Facilities include cinema and wine rooms and free access to private bicycles. Contact: Union Developments at 020 7252 0829.
LONDON PROPERTY OUTSHINES THE REST
Real estate prices in Greater London are expected to rise by 2 per cent as opposed to a 0 per cent increase across the rest of the UK, reveals Jones Lang LaSalle’s report this week. London’s price growth is anticipated to shoot ahead in sharp contrast to the rest of the country.
FINDING NEW WAYS TO GET ON THE LADDER
New data from Hamptons International notes an increase of young professionals “getting creative” when renting property. Young tenants are “buddying up” and branching out into Zone 2 to secure their ideal London space, with one and two bedroom properties in the mid to lower end of the price range in high demand.