London Property

Landmark Hyde Park development to launch early summer
Landmark development The Lancasters – 75 apartments and two townhouses behind a listed façade, facing Hyde Park – will launch in early summer, it is announced today.

Barratt offers to pay utility bills of London buyers
British Gas may have cut its gas bills by ten per cent last month, but Barratt North London is going much further by effectively cutting them by 100 per cent.

Rental solutions for students and young professionals
Demand for rental properties is set to remain strong over the next few years as first-time buyers continue to find it difficult to obtain mortgage finance.

Whitby House offers sophisticated Docklands living
Genesishomes is offering first time buyers an opportunity to purchase their very own sleek, contemporary apartment, minutes from Canary Wharf, from only £52,500 for a 25% share.

New apartments offer space and style in Streatham
Genesishomes is offering first time buyers the opportunity to purchase a chic, spacious two bedroom apartment from just £57,500 for a 25% share at William Court in Streatham.
Shortage of rental supply in the Capital
The current boost in recruitment in the banking sector is pushing up rental demand in and around the City, highlighting the shortage of rental property. However, this will not lead to a steep rise in rents in the Capital, according to property consultants Cluttons.

Stylish new apartments launch in Hackney
Discerning property-seekers now have the chance to secure their very own slice of luxury living in up-and-coming Hackney – where Taylor Wimpey’s exciting new Amhurst Corner development is now open.
Invest in a steady BASE for free travel to London
With many City boys and girls receiving their bonuses this month, award-winning housebuilder Crest Nicholson is inviting those looking to invest their money in property to take a look at its BASE development in Brentwood, Essex, which is ideal for those looking for an easy commute into the City.

Live the dream within your means at St George Wharf
Britain, regarded as a credit nation by nature, continues to see a staggering number of consumers living beyond their means.

Sustainable living at Granville Place
Granville Place in Child’s Hill near Golders Green, London NW2, is a new ‘one of a kind’ development, on the site of a former commercial laundry, which has achieved the rare accolade of a Code Level 4 in sustainable housing design.

London’s 'Third City' is first choice for first time buyer
First time buyer Sunita Mistry, 25 from Dulwich, recently purchased a two bedroom apartment at Bauhaus in Croydon for £200,000. The stunning development, located in what is increasingly known as ‘London’s Third City’, is set to benefit from the areas regeneration, including being connected to the London Underground for the first time.

Savvy first time buyers get value in Watford
A new generation of savvy First Time Buyers sees the current housing market as the perfect opportunity to get onto the property ladder, according to North London’s leading housebuilder.

Knightsbridge super prime market proves resilient
According to research from Harrods Estates, the luxury property division of the Harrods Group, the Knightsbridge super prime market has proved particularly resilient to the challenging economic conditions during the last year.

Sales Centre to open at Sandringham Gate, Ruislip
Househunters looking for essential information about Taylor Wimpey’s superb Sandringham Gate development in Ruislip will be able to visit a new on-site sales centre later next month.
Investors hurry to sell ahead of possible CGT hike
Property consultants Cluttons is reporting a noticeable uplift in the number of second home-owners and long term investors in Central London putting their properties on the market with a view to selling before the end of March. This is due to speculative fears that the Government will be making changes to Capital Gains Tax in this year’s Budget.