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; [...]
Battersea Power Station opens Coaling Jetty to the public amid mammoth revamp project August 6, 2019 Battersea Power Station has unveiled its redeveloped Coaling Jetty, which is open to the public for the first time ever. The Grade II*-listed jetty will host live music, food and drink, wellness sessions and family activities for visitors during a string of riverside events this month. Read more: Battersea Power Station home buyers claim refunds [...]
Square Mile property deals soar at start of July July 10, 2019 City of of London property deals spiked this month, according to research that shows more money was exchanged in the first week of July than the whole of last month. More than £400m was exchanged in the first week of the month, overtaking the £318m exchanged in the entire month of June, figures published by [...]
Number of homes put on market tumbles as survey nears three-year low May 9, 2019 More surveyors reported a drop rather than a rise in new houses being put up for sale last month than in any other poll since June 2016, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics). Read more: London Marathon property prices revealed ahead of this year's race Waning appetite from new buyers and uncertainty [...]
Focus on Barnsbury: An elegant oasis between Islington and King’s Cross November 8, 2019 Barnsbury counts bustling King’s Cross and lively Upper Street among its neighbours. But if you were blindfolded and dropped in the middle of one of its streets you’d probably think you were in a sedate suburb rather than the heart of N1. Firstly, it is very quiet – so quiet that, in 2013, one of [...]
Let’s take a closer look at Neil Woodford’s dubious investment decisions October 23, 2019 The man with the Midas touch. That was how people saw Neil Woodford only a few short years ago. But things didn’t work out that well for King Midas in the end, and the same can be said for the former star manager, whose reputation is in tatters and whose investment empire now set to [...]
FCA: Ballooning exchange-traded fund sector no threat to financial stability August 8, 2019 Britain’s financial watchdog has said the exchange-traded funds (ETFs) market is not a threat to financial stability and can cope with the sort of liquidity issues that damaged Neil Woodford’s flagship fund. Read more: New business down at Hargreaves Lansdown as Woodford scandal bites The wider world of funds has come under scrutiny after Woodford’s [...]
Focus on: Living by the River Thames September 13, 2019 Every September, the River Thames plays host to the Totally Thames festival; a month-long event which sees it taken over by art installations, history tours and performances. It’s a chance for Londoners to reconnect with the body of water that provides the backdrop to our daily lives, and make the most of some of the [...]