The first trust in a year just debuted – and it’s aiming for £500m May 29, 2024 The first public listing for a trust in over a year has unveiled its initial public offering prospectus and is aiming to raise £500m. Special Opportunities REIT (real estate investment trust), an internally managed REIT, said it would look to debut on the London market next month in the largest REIT IPO in well over [...]
Where can I watch the Rugby World Cup in London? September 14, 2023 The Rugby World Cup is up and running and after the success of last week’s London recommendations, City A.M. have looked at – and in some cases tried – what’s on offer in the capital ahead of this weekend’s second group of fixtures. Asahi fan zone, The Scoop Outside the former office of the London [...]
London is being hollowed out of clever 20-year-olds refusing rent hikes February 16, 2023 Young, talented people are leaving London in flocks because they can't afford the record spike in rents. It risks making the capital a place for the super wealthy only, writes Elena Siniscalco
House prices rise 1.7 per cent – but Brits advised they will keep coming down August 16, 2023 Average UK house prices increased by 1.7 per cent in the 12 months to June down from a revised 1.8 per cent in May 2023, but property experts are warning this won’t continue for long. New figures from the Office for National Statistics show the cost of a home in the UK is £5,000 more [...]
5 things to do for Betwixmas including Doctor Who and self care December 26, 2023 5 things to do for Betwixmas from Doctor Who to self care
In London, we have no other option but to break up the Metropolitan Police March 23, 2023 The Metropolitan Police has had years to make things right - but it hasn't done it. It's time we admit we should reform it for good - and the best way is to break it up, writes Will Cooling
London house prices fell by 1.4 per cent in August October 18, 2023 House prices in the capital fell further in August, according to the government’s latest house price index, as higher interest rates continued to weigh on the market. Data released by the Office for National Statistics on Wednesday showed the region’s house prices fell by 1.4 per cent in August year-on-year. London’s average house prices remained [...]
FTSE 100 close: Wage growth fuels rate fears as M&S soars and B&M drops on Wilko speculation August 15, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 ended Tuesday down more than 1.6 per cent, as record-breaking wage growth fueled speculation of a 15th straight Bank of England rate hike. The capital’s blue-chip index was down 1.63 per cent by close of play to to 7,384.94, weighed down by listed investment firm Abrdn, down three per cent, alongside Pheonix [...]
LendInvest founder Christian Faes: Why I left London for California July 27, 2023 Fintech founder Christian Faes tells City A.M. why he's swapped London for California.
Sigmaroc nets £214m revenue as chief hails ‘transformational’ CRH acquisitions April 12, 2024 Sigmaroc has reported a strong first quarter, with its chief hailing a "transformational" €1bn deal to acquire a string of European lime businesses.