Perfecting the art of seduction with bespoke interiors March 28, 2014 Melissa York talks to Julia Reynolds, the saleswoman who makes every viewing a singular experience THE next time you walk into a show home, take a good sniff. It’s likely that a lot of thought has gone into what permeates your nostrils. The days of sales teams brewing coffee or arranging flowers at strategic intervals [...]
London barometer March 28, 2014 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DOUGLAS & GORDON OFFERS received on properties in February are nearly double the amount recorded this time last year, and they are at the highest levels seen in over 12 months. This is almost certainly because of multiple bidding which is particularly prevalent in emerging prime markets such as Battersea Park and East [...]
Focus on… Kings Cross: Creating the king of regeneration March 13, 2014 IN TWO years’ time, around 30,000 Londoners will be working or studying in King’s Cross every day. At least, this is what is envisioned by Argent, the property developer behind one of the biggest regeneration projects in London. The site encompasses 67 acres of mixed use development, half of which has been completed or committed. [...]
Homes in homage to enterprising MP March 13, 2014 New homes alongside Regent’s Canal are a natural haven away from the hustle and bustle A TRIBUTE to the historical figure who inspired the London Underground logo lies in the bricks and mortar of contemporary London. The industrial architecture of the newest homes to arrive in King’s Cross pay homage to Liberal MP Samuel Plimsoll [...]
Hitchcock’s studio exudes theatrical chic as new home March 13, 2014 Melissa York goes behind the scenes in Hoxton to discover what’s become of a former film set WHAT do you get when you combine the legacy of Alfred Hitchcock’s film studio with one of the most dramatic views over London? Answer: Gainsborough Studios West, based alongside Regent’s Canal in Hoxton. Everything from its rooftop terrace [...]
Hand-painted, wall-to-wall art for the home March 13, 2014 Meet the designer bringing back affordable, quality wallpaper MOVING house is said to be one of the most stressful things you can go through. But one busy professional turned her decorating frustrations into an idea for a business start-up that brings ancient Chinese art into London homes. Over a year ago, Nina Tryon, formerly head [...]
Sales from the riverbank February 27, 2014 The future landmarks set to transform London’s river and make living Thameside even cooler LONDON is finally starting to follow the example of its European neighbours by making the most of its meandering river. Luxury developments are beginning to pop up all along the riverbank, proving that the place to be seen in the next [...]
Living a sporting life in the heart of new business hub February 27, 2014 New homes in Glasshouse Gardens hope to entice buyers eastwards to live in the Olympic Park NEW BUILD developments are sprouting up all over east London these days, but Stratford seems to be quite a hotspot for them. The former site of the Olympic Games is now carving its way into the capital, developing its [...]
Making the most out of Greenwich February 27, 2014 Former hospital is the site of long-awaited housing scheme set around public square A MAJOR housing scheme uniting the public and private sector has brought property developers, politicans, housing associations and the NHS together in East Greenwich. Greenwich Square, a £225m regeneration scheme, will re-open its doors to prospective buyers this month as it announces [...]
Q & A February 27, 2014 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DOUGLAS & GORDON Q I have around £350,000 to invest. What should I spend my money on? A It appears we’re starting a new credit cycle and mortgages are easing up. Over the last few years, it has been traditional, low loan-to-value (LTV) properties – family houses – that have been in demand. [...]