Category: Property Maintenance
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 [...]
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 [...]
Coventry’s Skydome Will Undergo A £25 Million Makeover
Coventry’s Skydome will get a £25 million makeover, the London-based business which owns it has said. The centre has suffered in recent years but owners Mansford hope to breathe new life into the complex and make it a ‘family friendly’ attraction. The property group bought the entire Skydome complex, including the arena, car park and [...]
Property Investments – Increasing Your Homes Saleability
New data from Hometrack has revealed that the average property investment now sits on the market for 9 and ½ weeks before getting a viewing. And this is sad news for property owners with the winter months fast approaching… Winter is notorious for slowing down property sales as buyers focus on trying to get past [...]
Keeping Homes Heated Will Cost More This Winter Due To Arctic Weather Prediction
The prediction of Arctic weather this winter has led experts to warn about another major spike in home heating oil prices. The fear is that vulnerable people like the elderly living on their own might freeze to death if they can’t get their oil tanks filled because of the cost or because delivery lorries can’t [...]
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