W hether it’s the prospect of living mortgage-free, the lure of the seaside or the burning desire for change, many Londoners have traded in city life for somewhere new. From Home Counties and seaside villages to off-grid living in Lithuania, here are some of the Londoners who haven’t looked back. The Kent coast The promise … Read more
When Italian missionary Matteo Ricci arrived in China in 1583, he carried a mission with him: to forge a bridge for cultural exchanges between the West and the East that could change the course of history. Ricci achieved success, his arrival marking the beginning of the spread of Western books and art in the late … Read more
It has been a mixed year for prime London markets, with some areas faring better than others when it comes to price growth and sales, LonRes claims. The property data firm said while headline price growth across prime London have peaked at 8.9% annually in July, it fell to 1.9% in November. … Read more
W hile many Londoners struggled to get on the property ladder in 2022, at the other end of the market mega-mansions have been flying off the shelves, with a record number of sales on properties valued over £5 million – a trend which is set to continue. National property consultancy Carter Jonas predicts that the … Read more
Officers were following up an outstanding warrant relating to firearms and a border breach by shooter Nathaniel Train, as well as a missing person report, when they attended the Wieambilla property last week, Deputy Commissioner Tracy Linford said. Key points: Police said they had visited the property and left messages multiple times in their search for Nathaniel Train A warrant was issued … Read more
The most expensive street in the country has been revealed as Phillimore Gardens in London, where the average house price is £23.8million. Phillimore Gardens is in the affluent area of Kensington and is lined with multi-million pound mansions. The street runs roughly north to south from Duchess of Bedford’s Walk to Kensington High Street and … Read more
Tommy Hughes, of We Buy Property, which purchases homes in cash at 30pc below market rate, said: “There is an absolute avalanche of landlords trying to get out. Our phone has been ringing off the hook. In the last quarter we have seen more landlords trying to exit than ever before. They’re on variable rates … Read more
A Highland retreat belonging to Jamiroquai’s frontman is on the market for £495,000 – a price reduction of £5,000 since it was first listed in June. Overlooking the sandy beaches and clear waters of Scotland’s west coast, the secluded property enjoys “a totally private location” thanks to its eight acres of land. The Virtual Insanity … Read more
Punch said its investment has transformed the pub and given a classic site back to Wilmslow Road, Didsbury. Internally, the pub has received a refurbishment to “inject an infectious ambience around its stand-out central bar area with ample Chesterfield-style booths and bench seating, perfect for socialising and sipping a tasty tipple or two”. Punch said … Read more
Top executives at Blackstone Inc. BX -0.72% declared themselves baffled that so many retail investors want their money back from its giant private property fund, given its strong performance. They shouldn’t be surprised. The very design of the fund encourages investors to withdraw when they see others doing so. My worry is, those same incentives … Read more