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Buy a piece of Sugar House history

There is great cachet in owning something truly unique, a one-of-a-kind piece of history that no one else has. In a home, original period features restored to full glory provide that distinction, adding greatly to the appeal and value of a property.

Docklands development defies market gloom

The Elektron, Barratt's award-winning development close to Canary Wharf in London Docklands, has sold-out ahead of programme. Despite market gloom, Barratt Homes East London sold out the final phase of apartments at The Elektron at the rate of two per week between November 2008 and January 2009.

Harriet Harman visits Camberwell Grove development

Minister for Sport, Gerry Sutcliffe MP, Under Secretary of State in the Department for Culture, Media & Sport, accompanied Harriet Harman MP for Camberwell and Peckham on a visit to Camberwell Grove, a development by St George, on Wednesday 21st January 2009 with members of the Butterfly Tennis Club and local residents.

New home, new lifestyle at Royal Arsenal Riverside

New Year’s resolutions are made with good intentions but come the beginning of February, the inclination to eat better, exercise more and be kinder to the environment is normally on the wane.

‘Bank of Mum and Dad' boosts apartment sales in Kennington

With mortgage funding still in short supply, the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad' is playing an important part in the sales success of a new Barratt development in Kennington, London SE11. A fifth of all recent sales have been to first or second-time buyers who have only been able to get on the property ladder with the help of cash from their parents.

London landlords: avoid agents with hidden renewal fees

The National Landlords Association (NLA), the leading national body for private-residential landlords in the UK, has called on landlords in London and the South East to shop around for letting agents that do not charge unfair, ‘money for nothing' renewal fees.

Fantastic first-time buyer deals at Waterside Park

Property-seekers can pick up a brand new home for a brilliant price - and 5% deposit paid for first-time buyers - at Waterside Park, George Wimpey's sought-after development in West Drayton.

Singapore dollar packs buying firepower

For the first time in many years, those in Singapore and South East Asia are afforded a compelling opportunity to buy in London. The relative strength of the Singapore dollar comes at a time when the London and UK residential property markets are showing sharp price corrections following the wider global economic slow-down.

London buyers move in on lower prices and cheaper loans

Six months of stalemate in the London property market has been brought to an abrupt halt as Cluttons reports a substantial increase in buyer enquiries since the start of the year with many deals now being struck at 2006 prices – the last time transactions levels started to rise.

New Year, new identity at Royal Arsenal Riverside

The start of 2009 heralds an exciting year ahead at Royal Arsenal Riverside, with new launches, events and a new brand identity that will continue to develop the area as one of South London’s most exciting new communities.

First time buyer finds inspiration with George Wimpey

Legal secretary Helen Smith was given just the helping hand she needed to get on to the property ladder, allowing her to move out of her parent's home and into a place of her own.

Move to a readymade community at Royal Arsenal

Contrary to the belief that neighbourliness is dead in modern Britain, steps are being taken to ensure a strong sense of community spirit at a number of new developments springing up in London.

New home for successful auctioneer

Following on from a record year in 2008, Barnard Marcus Auctions recently moved into new offices to allow for further expansion of their operation.

No place like a home at Holly Grove in Pinner

Few opportunities arise to purchase a newly built home in the much sought after town of Pinner given the scarcity of new properties constructed in the area. Cassander Place in Holly Grove, however, offers just that and more, comprising of an exclusive mix of six beautifully appointed five and six bedroom detached luxury houses from bespoke builders Cosway Homes.

Mayor marks milestone for the Battersea Reach Tower

On Wednesday the 17th December, St George South London celebrated the ‘topping-out’ of the Battersea Reach Tower, the stunning seventeen storey building under construction adjacent to Wandsworth Bridge SW18.