Financier divorce could lead to Britain’s biggest ever pay out: Here are some of the U.K.’s largest divorce settlements to-date November 11, 2014 Hedge fund founder divorce could lead to Britain's biggest payout: here are some of the U.K.'s largest divorce settlements to-date For the super wealthy it pays to divorce in London. This is because divorce judgements handed down in British courts traditionally favour the less wealthy partner. One case that's currently in the British courts is [...]
Focus on Hammersmith: The town where prices have grown by half February 26, 2015 When it comes to neighbours, Hammersmith has struck lucky. There can’t be another location in London that’s surrounded by such a cluster of affluent residential neighbourhoods. With Kensington to the east, Chiswick to the west, Fulham to the south and Shepherd’s Bush to the north, it’s a wonder this area is still known primarily as [...]
Islington’s war on foreign investors will do nothing to solve the housing crisis December 9, 2014 ISLINGTON Council has just declared war on overseas investors. It has even coined a catchy little phrase, “buy-to-leave” investors, citing them as the cause of new homes standing empty. Under new proposals, under consultation until 30 January, owners of new builds will be unable to leave their homes empty for longer than three months or [...]
Budget 2015: Reactions to the chancellor’s statement March 18, 2015 THE BUSINESS GROUP Confederation of British Industry director generalJohn Cridland The Budget provides a clear plan for fiscal health and growth and will help businesses create jobs. “Stability and consistency are what businesses need to grow and prosper. This Budget sets the tone, providing a clear plan for fiscal health and growth. [...]
LandAid Day at the Leadenhall Building: Property chiefs enjoy cheesiest view in the City October 23, 2014 LandAid Day, the property industry’s annual fundraising bash, came to an end in lofty fashion last night at the top of the Leadenhall Building (aka The Cheesegrater). The industry’s biggest names got together to add their pennies to the pot, including Liz Peace CBE, the outgoing chief of British Property Federation (BPF), Tristram Gethin, [...]
UK house prices: Berkeley Group brushes off lower growth to post 80 per cent profit growth December 5, 2014 UK house prices may have begun to slip from the meteoric growth levels seen earlier this year, but Berkeley group is still reaping the rewards. The British house building company reported a 79.9 per cent rise in profit before tax for the six months to 31 October, putting the figure at a healthy £305m. Revenue [...]
Remembrance day 2014: Remembering the gift of the fallen – Editor’s Letter November 6, 2014 Around the Tower, the poppies flow, recalling crosses, row on row… In this anniversary year, as the nation recalls the outbreak of the First World War, the City has become a focus of remembrance thanks to the remarkable installation Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red at the Tower of London, made up of 888,246 [...]
Michael Owen’s Champions Day picks October 16, 2014 QIPCO British Champions Day will be fantastic, but what about winners? Michael Owen, Qipco British Champions Day brand ambassador, has helped to mark your card. “I’m really looking forward to some fantastic racing. It will be a great start if Her Majesty The Queen’s wonderful mare ESTIMATE can get the card off to a flyer. [...]
Remembrance Sunday 2014: The City will never forget those who fought for our liberties November 2, 2014 Every year, the pageantry and fun of the Lord Mayor’s Show is followed by a more solemn occasion, one that is of great significance to each new lord mayor: Remembrance Sunday. The City’s link with the military is ancient and rich, with every Lord Mayor’s Show being honoured by the participation of some of the [...]
What the other papers say this morning – 04 April 2014 April 3, 2014 FINANCIAL TIMES Channel 5 bidders question valuation A war of words has broken out over the valuation of Channel 5, ahead of this month’s deadline for second-round bids for the broadcaster owned by entrepreneur Richard Desmond. In January, people close to the bidding process said Mr Desmond was seeking a price of more than £700m [...]