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Despite the turmoil of the UK property industry, the continued mortgage drought and the reduction of over 17,000 of first time buyers from the market in 2008, Notting Hill London is pleased to report that its New Barnet Green development has experienced unprecedented market-beating activity from first time buyers and now only one apartment remains at the development.

Barratt gives platform for aspiring London artists

Barratt’s stunning new Dalston Square development in Hackney, East London, is hosting a month-long exhibition by some of the capital’s most promising new artists.

Get paid for being a nice mate this February and March

Are you a “nice mate”? The kind of “first round hero” mate that always gets the first drinks in, always offers a sympathetic ear, and tips off your friends on bits of info that can seriously help them?

Investor interest in new build stock in prime London

Increasing investor interest in new build stock in prime London suggests that this market may be flattening out, according to Knight Frank’s latest London residential development review.

Aurora apartments released at Beaufort Park

St George, London’s leading mixed use developer, is delighted to announce the much anticipated next release of apartments and penthouses at North West London’s most exciting new destination, Beaufort Park, London NW9.

750,000 safe working hours at Parkwest

St George has announced it has achieved 750,000 safe working hours without a reportable accident under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) at its Parkwest development in the commuter location of West Drayton, in London’s Heathrow Quarter.

British Sociological Association moves to Imperial Wharf

St George, the award-winning new mixed used developers, has sold a suite at 2 Station Court, Imperial Wharf to The British Sociological Association. Located in the most sought after location, on the north bank of the River Thames and adjacent to Chelsea Harbour, Imperial Wharf is London’s premier riverside address.

Parents give kids a leg up on the property ladder

Hard-working mum and dad Stephen and Lesley Hunt (both 50) found the perfect solution to keep their grown-up offspring close by and help them on to the housing ladder – by buying them a two-bedroom apartment to share.

Jogging fan chooses new home at Maple Quays

Being close to reliable public transport and a major shopping centre were key factors for Simon Chan when he was looking to buy his first home. And he found exactly what he was looking for at Barratt’s new Maple Quays development in Rotherhithe, London Docklands, where he has bought a spacious two-bedroom apartment.

It's a tenant's market as London rents dip

Tenants are enjoying new buying power as an oversupply of rental property, combined with uncertainty in the job market, causes London rents to slip by an average of 15%, reports Cluttons. Those tenants in secure jobs are seizing the opportunity to trade up the lettings ladder, securing bigger, more attractive properties for the same price.

Will you still be a tenant this time next year?

First-time buyers are being given a great opportunity to make 2009 the year they stop spending money on rent and invest in a brand new home of their own. By choosing an apartment at The Venue, George Wimpey’s sought-after development in Muswell Hill, customers can receive help in finding their feet in the property market, in addition to assistance with their deposit and legal fees.

Charity worker gets help onto the property ladder

Despite his Lancashire origins, charity worker Drew Manley loves the convenience and nightlife of Hackney in East London so much that he has become part of one of capital’s key regeneration projects – Dalston Square.

London remains most expensive place to rent in the UK

Renting in London’s most exclusive area has become slightly cheaper in the past six months – but the capital remains by far the most expensive place to rent in the UK.

Barratt unveils luxury apartments in London

Barratt has started work on a development of luxury apartments and penthouses at one of Europe’s finest addresses – Rochester Row in Westminster, SW1. Three of the stunning new homes, which range in price from £585,000 to over £2.3 million, have already been snapped up ahead of construction at a preview event, which attracted more than 120 visitors.

Hampstead development is a breath of fresh 'Air'

For buyers looking for chic city living without the hustle and bustle, the latest collection of one, two and three bedroom apartments and duplexes from Nicholas King Homes is the natural choice. Balancing nature with a 21st century lifestyle, ‘Air’ enjoys a leafy suburban setting in Hampstead yet is just over three miles from Central London. The development is everything its name implies; spacious, fresh and a necessity for modern living.