Exclusive: Telford Homes to sign Gove’s cladding pledge after threat of ban March 16, 2023 Property developer Telford Homes has capitulated to threats from Michael Gove and signed a pledge to fix faulty cladding similar to that which led to the fire at Grenfell Tower. One of London’s largest residential developers was one of 11 firms told they would be prevented from building new properties unless they signed the pledge, [...]
Global travel and weak pound fuels London prime property recovery amid fears of Labour stamp duty plans May 30, 2023 The return to global travel and the weak pound helped the fuel recovery of London’s prime property market in the first third of 2023. Data by estate agents Knight Frank, shows that sales on luxury pads above the five million pound price point are up 40 per cent compared to the same period last year [...]
West End London office rates rise prompted by four-day workweek November 9, 2023 According to Savills, occupancy rates in the area have risen to 62 per cent up from 50 per cent in the last six months.
Future-proof your business with full-fibre broadband October 31, 2023 The UK’s communications infrastructure is undergoing a radical upheaval driven by emerging Alt-Nets reshaping the future of fibre. Community Fibre, London’s largest 100% full-fibre broadband provider has doubled its network roll-out target in London and will pass 2.2 million businesses and homes by the end of 2024. Using the most reliable broadband technology, its 100% [...]
London office vacancy rates to rise in City, Wharf and West End amid Wework trouble January 22, 2024 London office vacancy rates are expected to rise by the end of the year, in another blow for the health of the capital’s commercial property market.
Tottenham’s record against top five can give them – and Arsenal – hope against Man City May 14, 2024 Despite a reputation as soft touches, Tottenham have performed better than City in matches against the top five.
Ollie Phillips: Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 predictions April 5, 2024 The Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 takes place this weekend and the competition is so difficult to call. There are all-French ties, all-English ties and a number of multinational matches to get the taste buds salivating. I am backing three English Premiership, two United Rugby Championship and three French Top 14 teams to progress [...]
London Irish could lose spot in Premiership if funds cannot be proved May 15, 2023 London Irish could be kicked out of the Premiership if they cannot prove their potential new owners have the funds to keep the rugby club going. The Rugby Football Union has issued a statement confirming that the club have until 30 May to prove that a proposed takeover – led by Redstrike Group and former [...]
Warnings rental reform could disincentivise landlords as bill returns to House of Lords May 16, 2024 Peers have been warned government moves to bring in rental reform risk making it “less attractive” to be a landlord.
Canary Wharf and Me: Padium and Urban Greens founder Houman Ashrafzadeh July 4, 2024 Padium and Urban Greens founder Houman Ashrafzadeh tells us about teary-eyed and sweaty-palmed moments in business.