FTSE 100 falls further after ‘bloodbath’ as coronavirus weighs on stocks February 25, 2020 The FTSE 100 fell below 7,100 points for the first time since October last year as fears of a coronavirus pandemic continued to weigh down stocks a day after global markets plunged. After starting the day with a marginal rise, the FTSE 100 finished the day nearly two per cent lower at 7,017 points. Germany’s [...]
The simple changes that could save the Lifetime Isa August 31, 2018 It’s never been harder for young people to get on the property ladder, and yet they’re not being given the tools or information they need. The Lifetime Isa was supposed to help, but ended up leaving a lot of people confused. While some are calling for it to be scrapped altogether, I think the Lifetime [...]
That’s the ticket: Fans deserve a market built on transparency August 22, 2019 Imagine you’ve long wanted to see your favourite band live. Then one day, they announce a tour, with a date in your hometown in eight months’ time. This band hasn’t toured in a long time, and you know that they always draw in the masses. What do you do? Buy the ticket, of course – [...]
Government drops probe into Saudi investments in Evening Standard and Independent September 16, 2019 The government has decided not to pursue a probe into Saudi investments in the Evening Standard and the Independent, despite concerns they could harm freedom of expression. Culture secretary Nicky Morgan today said she will not appeal a court ruling that blocked the government from forcing a full public interest inquiry. Read more: Independent and [...]
Don’t be daft, foreign buyers keep housing supply alive August 24, 2018 New Zealand has been facing a familiar crisis to us here in the UK. Rising house prices, declining home ownership, and an influx of interest from foreign buyers. Less familiar, however, is the New Zealand government’s recent decision to ban foreign buyers from purchasing property in the country. It’s a decision that has come amid growing [...]
Focus On Blackheath: New development is thin on the ground in this quintessential London village October 5, 2018 T here’s a lot of development going on in South East London, but you won’t find it in Blackheath. This little enclave is on the borders of Greenwich, Kidbrooke and Lewisham, which are all undergoing Joan Rivers-level facelifts in the next few years, but there’s nothing going on in Blackheath by comparison. Housebuilding behemoth Berkeley [...]
Focus on London Fields: The attractive Hackney suburb buyers don’t want to leave August 2, 2019 Homeowners who bet on London Fields 20 years ago are some of the canniest in the capital. Then, homes in the leafy-for-Hackney neighbourhood were worth 17 per cent more than the London average, according to Hamptons International – but today that has jumped to a huge 52 per cent, translating to £240,000. “Once an unloved [...]
Google’s research reveals how millennial shopping habits are changing November 25, 2019 The Christmas season is a time for family and cheer. But for brands and retailers, the time between late November and early January represents the most crucial — and most competitive — period of the year, accounting for up to 30 per cent of annual sales. As journalist Katharine Whitehorn once said, “from a commercial [...]
New homes: Our pick of the new builds going on sale in London this weekend August 31, 2018 New developments on the market this week Manhattan Plaza, Poplar From £599,995 Hate furniture shopping? Four fully-dressed two bedroom apartments are going on sale this weekend at this development close to Canary Wharf and Blackwall DLR stations. The flats are being used to sell the last two and three bedroom homes, many of which are [...]
Focus on St John’s Wood: Super-prime rentals are hot property in this US enclave July 19, 2019 With its secluded streets, proximity to the West End and legendary status in the worlds of both sport and music as the home of Lord’s and Abbey Road, St John’s Wood has long been a desirable address. PG Wodehouse made it the home of Bertie Wooster’s best pal, aristocrat Bingo Little, in his Jeeves series; [...]