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Christmas shopping on the doorstep at West 3 London

As the remaining shopping days before Christmas fly by, that last minute dash to buy presents is made much more convenient for those lucky to live close to one of London’s retail hotspots.

Barratt West London to extend Stamp Duty holiday

The Chancellor has confirmed that the Stamp Duty holiday on homes worth up to £175,000 will end on 31st December. But Barratt West London is extending its offer into 2010 to scrap the tax on all its homes up to £250,000.

Barratt East London extends Stamp Duty holiday

The Chancellor has confirmed that the Stamp Duty holiday on homes worth up to £175,000 will end on 31st December. But Barratt East London is extending its offer into 2010 to scrap the tax on all its homes up to £250,000.

Ultra modern apartments in Canning Town from just £57k

Genesishomes is offering first-time buyers an opportunity to buy a modern, spacious apartment in well-connected Canning Town from just £57,000.

Why now is the time to make a move to Axis in Lewisham

Property-seekers are being urged to stay ahead of the rapidly improving property market by acting quickly to secure their place at Axis, George Wimpey’s stunning new homes collection in the London borough of Lewisham.

Defying the downturn – the Hampstead Heath effect

The north London villages of Hampstead and Highgate which border Hampstead Heath, one of London’s most popular and scenic green open spaces are defying the downturn with homes selling as quickly as in 2007, accordingly to local agent Glentree Estates.

Mansion tax will hit London and South East home owners hardest

The Liberal Democrats’ proposed mansion tax on £2m properties would raise £1.05bn and hit 32,500 homeowners, according to new research from property website Zoopla.co.uk. The website analysed all the properties in the country valued over the £2m threshold and calculated how much tax would be raised.

It’s out with the old, in with the new for buyers at Bauhaus

The on-going debate between old vs. new homes continues as Durkan Estates highlights cash-conscious homebuyers at its Bauhaus development in Croydon, Surrey are taking a long term view when conducting their property search.

Final phase of apartments available at Factory Quarter in W3

Genesishomes has launched the final phase of apartments at its popular Factory Quarter development in W3, where prices start from just £70,000 for a one bedroom apartment.

RICS: Land Registry October house price data

Commenting on the latest Land Registry figures published today, Oliver Gilmartin RICS senior economist said: "House prices continued to move higher by 0.6% at a national level consistent with all the major indices with the level of transactions continuing to improve.

St George releases new apartments at Beaufort Park in North West London

St George, London’s leading mixed-use developer, has announced the release of the Envoy and Enterprise Apartments at North West London’s most exciting new destination, Beaufort Park.

London commuters take to the water with Oyster

Taking the stress out of your daily commute is one of the best ways to improve your mood and general well-being. Rather than being squashed into an overcrowded tube carriage for the journey to and from the office, Londoners are finding that taking to the river is a more relaxing way to travel.

London Docklands living for just £52,500

Genesishomes is offering first-time buyers an opportunity to buy their very own apartment on Marsh Wall, less than a 10 minute walk to Canary Wharf, from just £52,500 for a 25% share.

Professionals turn to prime property investments in the Capital

Increasing numbers of those working in professional services are taking a long-term view of the property market and becoming property investors for the first time, reports property consultants Cluttons.

The future of housing for the over 55’s

Recent statistics show that the number of people aged over 65 will grow by 50% in the next 20 years to a staggering 14.5 million*. How to house this ageing population is high on government agendas, but for forward thinking developers, such as Countryside Properties, developments like Mill Rise, in Mill Hill, North London, hold the key.