Category: London Borough News
Thompson Hotels To Launch It’s First London Property In January
Thompson Hotel’s first London property is set to open in January, and will feature a restaurant and bar by English chef Mark Hix. Belgraves, a Thompson Hotel is housed within the former Sheraton Belgravia on Chesham Place, and is due to open in January, with 85 guestrooms featuring “bold interior architecture and design, and an [...]
RICS – November Records An Increase In Demand For Property
New buyer inquiries increased for the third month in a row in November, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the first time the market has enjoyed such an extended period of demand growth since spring 2010. There were further encouraging signs, as the number of newly agreed sales rose at a faster [...]
Holiday Homes – London Houseboats Are Popular Choice For Holidaymakers
The short-term rental market sees a boost in activity every festive season as crowds of tourists book their London holiday accommodation while hotels, hostels and guest houses are all popular choices, London houseboats are also becoming increasingly popular among local and international holidaymakers alike. London is already home to numerous residential houseboat moorings, and these [...]
For Sale – Admiralty Arch Priced At £75m – Hotel Plans To Follow Suit
It has an unrivalled location in the heart of London, with some pretty impressive neighbours. But anyone looking to buy Admiralty Arch will need more than deep pockets. They will also have to demonstrate that they have the ability to combat terrorism. The Grade I-listed building with views of Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square has [...]
TfL To Acquire Docklands Light Railway PFI Concessionaries
Railway Gazette reported that Transport for London is to take over two companies which hold private finance initiative contracts to finance, build and maintain extensions to the Docklands Light Railway network. Announcing the deals on November 25th 2011, TfL said that current market conditions and the unique circumstances of TfL’s ability to raise finance mean [...]
A Private Island Complete With A Luxury Villa – Yours For $12m
A private island complete with luxury villa has gone on sale off the Florida coast – and it can be yours for just $12million. East Sister Rock Island is a quarter of a mile from the city of Marathon in the heart of the Florida Keys and sits on coral reef, offering breath-taking panoramic views [...]
London’s The Tower To Be On Display At Cityscape Riyadh
RIYADH: Chesterton, the international property agency established in 1805, has reported that inquiries from Saudi buyers for London residential property over the past year has remained steady, highlighting the UK property market’s continued status as an investment safe haven. Chesterton will be exhibiting at Cityscape Riyadh 2011, which is taking place between Sunday (Dec. 11) [...]
Overseas Investors Continue To Acquire Properties In London
Overseas investors, particularly those from Spain, Greece and Italy, are increasingly acquiring commercial property in London. This is because they are concerned about the economic problems the countries currently face in the eurozone, the British Council for Offices (BCO) said. Indeed, it is this part of the world that is having a big influence on [...]
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 [...]
London’s West End To See Significant Property Development
London’s West End is set to see significant property development over the coming years, it has been revealed. Jace Tyrrell, director of communications at New West End Company, said that over the coming three years the area is set to benefit from projects totalling £2 billion, which will be a mix of public and private [...]
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