Category: Home Improvement
REALTY Estates To Start Work On It’s £35m Redevelopment Of Gateway House
REALTY Estates says it is ready to start work on its £35m redevelopment of Gateway House – the S-shaped building on Piccadilly Station approach – and the area behind it. The Manchester-based developer, which has stripped out the building and secured funding, is also in advanced negotiations with potential hoteliers. The company said it has [...]
Home Decor – Tips For The Season
It’s nearly time to dress the tree and your home for the festive season. Homespun guru Kirstie Allsopp and decor experts share their seasonal style tips with Gabrielle Fagan Kirstie Allsopp’s rushing around thinking about robins, baubles, tinsel and all sorts of Christmas things. While the rest of us probably end up in a last-minute [...]
Basement Turned Beach Spot – The Growing Property Conversion Trend
A Kensington developer has decided to build a beach in the basement of a London property. The Daily Mail has reported that the false beach resort will surround a 36 foot swimming pool and include a beach area, changing rooms, sauna and a spa bath. The plan is yet to gain planning approval but the [...]
Oasis Teams Up With United House Group For Waterloo Site
Global charity Oasis has announced that it has chosen the award-winning United House Group as its preferred partner for the redevelopment of the Oasis Centre in Waterloo. Oasis chose United House after a demanding three-stage competitive selection process, based on a range of criteria including their approach to the project and their track record of [...]
Bonhams Auction House £30m Conversion Approved
Bonhams, the auction house founded in 1793, won approval for the 30 million-pound ($47 million) conversion of its headquarters on London’s New Bond Street. Bonhams will retain the existing store fronts and add three salesrooms, preview galleries, a café and space for employees, spokesman Julian Roup said by e-mail. “We have the green light,” he [...]
Property Maintenance – Winter Tips For Landlords
Landlords who are renting out properties can follow a number of tips to more effectively save their money by protecting their investments and themselves throughout the winter months. This is especially applicable to those owning buildings or homes in the state where there are high real estate prices. Harsh winters can lead to a number [...]
Government Withholds Relocation Of London Offices
The government is unlikely to engage in any relocation of its central London offices for around four to five years. Such is the suggestion of CoStar News, which revealed that a senior regional head at the Government Property Unit (GPU) stated there are few benefits to be derived from moving offices until between 2015 and [...]
Tips To Stay Warm This Winter
As the temperatures drop interior designer Jamie Hempsall takes a look at some energy saving devices for your home Winter is fast approaching and it seems we could be in for another bumper freeze. Unfortunately, it looks as though fuel prices are not set to tumble, so we should all start acting now to help [...]
Home Maintenance Helps Retain Your Properties Worth
When times are hard, any expenditure can seem an indulgence. But if you’re considering whether or not to splash out on a new lighting scheme in the kitchen or dreaming of replacing your grottier-by-the-day shower with a stylish ‘wet room’ — then go for it. Property experts recommend that householders should spend one per cent [...]
London’s King Cross station’s Handyside Bridge To Reappear At Heritage Site In Hampshire
It became known internationally for providing a backdrop in the Harry Potter films – and now, as if by magic, the massive Victorian bridge that spanned the inside of King’s Cross railway station has disappeared. The Handyside Bridge, weighing 120 tons and spanning 50 metres, has been dismantled, taken away for restoration – and will [...]
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