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Former Saatchi Gallery set to become residential masterpiece

The renowned former Saatchi Gallery, birthplace of BritArt, in St Johns Wood London NW8, is being transformed into a selection of inspirational contemporary homes.

End of an era at EastSide

Since 2005, EastSide has brought contemporary city living to the East End of London. This Inspace Homes and joint venture partner Your Lifespace development, which sits on the end of the Olympics zone, encompasses 200 studios, one- and two- bedroom apartments set across five buildings. Each is named after the trendy Manhattan neighbourhoods; Washington, Greenwich, Chelsea, Soho, and Lower EastSide.

Chester Row plans luxury flats for South Kensington

Global property consultants, Knight Frank, has announced the sale of a prime South Kensington property for redevelopment, 5-6 Queen's Gate Place, London, SW7, on behalf of vendors, Shell International Petroleum Company Limited.

London new homes – Price ceilings smashed, but oversupply now a risk

Whilst a very limited supply of unsold new homes in inner London has pushed prices to new levels, Savills recently published London Residential Development Survey suggests that the anticipated increased supply levels, particularly in the East could have an effect on future values.

Legal & General and Mitsubishi Estate Company fund Central Saint Giles scheme

Legal & General and Mitsubishi Estate Company (“MEC”) have established a 50:50 joint venture which will fund the development of the consented Central Saint Giles mixed use scheme, with an end value of approximately £450 million.

Mayfair market achieves highest office rent in biggest letting

Mayfair achieved the highest office rent in its biggest letting seen for two years this week when BlueBay Asset Management agreed to take the remaining four floors at Morley Fund Management and Grosvenor’s 77 Grosvenor Street, W1.

New apartments to retain architectural merits of original building

Work is about to start on Cabrini House, the turn of the century building located in Honor Oak Rise in East Dulwich, South London, SE23.

Alchemy - Adding value to your home

Everyone wants to get the best possible price for their property, but making the changes necessary to achieve the best price can be more difficult than many people imagine.

New show apartments at Chelsea Bridge Wharf

Two new show apartments have been unveiled at Lanson, the fifth and final phase at Chelsea Bridge Wharf, Berkeley Homes (Central London) Ltd’s flagship development on the banks of the River Thames. Designed by Vogue Interiors, the show apartments utilise a colour palette of brown and white with touches of black.

The Future of London

Sharing best practice and understanding the lessons to be learned from successful urban regeneration schemes were the two main focuses of The Future of London Regeneration Conference 2007, which was held at the Institute of Directors in London on Thursday, 3rd May.

Spring clean your life at Tabard Square

Traditionally January is the time of the year to make resolutions to eat more healthily and take more exercise. Sadly, when it’s cold and damp outside many of us would rather be curled up in front of the television rather than outside exercising.

100 Bishopsgate receives committee approval

Great Portland Estates plc has received resolution to grant planning permission from the City of London for its proposed development at 100 Bishopsgate, EC3.

Last chance to buy at Chelsea Bridge Wharf

The first release of properties at Lanson, the final phase at Chelsea Bridge Wharf, proved so successful when Berkeley Homes (Central London) Ltd launched them in January this year, that the second phase has now been released earlier than anticipated.

£30 million for more settled homes in London

Housing Minister Yvette Cooper and Mayor of London Ken Livingstone has announced the winning bids for a £30 million programme to help families move from temporary accommodation into long-term settled homes.

Barratt gives Londoner £17,500 help package!

After living most of her life in Canada, Aisha Douglas was shocked when she returned to Britain two years ago and discovered that London property prices were a lot higher than in Toronto.