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London Dock continues to set a high benchmark for rental performance in the E1 postcode, with the latest completions at Boxwood Gardens in Saffron Wharf receiving a particularly enthusiastic response from tenants. The newly released apartments offer a variety of upgraded features, including Miele appliances as standard, a significant draw for today’s energy-conscious and sustainability-focused …

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As a thriving business and financial district alongside London’s historic docklands, Canary Wharf has been a centre of trade and commerce since the 19th century. The gleaming skyscrapers, many of which house the swanky offices of European and American corporations, employ over 120,000 people, creating a massive housing demand in the E14 and neighbouring postcodes. …

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The UK sees the highest seasonal uptick in property transactions in the three months from March to May and the Spring property market in London is all set for another season of sunshine.

While fans can argue about the love life of Bridget Jones across her tetralogy of romantic adventures, there is no denying that the protagonist has climbed the London property ladder over the last 24 years. In the latest instalment – Mad About The Boy, we have Bridget (Renée Zellweger) living in an upscale, luxurious period …

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In the ever-evolving landscape of Greater London’s property market, two distinct areas, Wembley and Southall, have emerged as popular rental hotspots, both showing remarkable demand for residential accommodation. Grand Union in Wembley by Berkeley Group’s St George and The Green Quarter in Southall, another Berkeley masterplan development, stand out as beacons of modern living, attracting both tenants and investors alike.

The much-heralded Elizabeth line (also known as Crossrail), positions an already world-class transportation system firmly at the centre of a growth template that stretches into the 21st Century and beyond.

Any lingering doubts about Kensington’s reputation as one of the Prime Central London districts can easily be settled by taking a stroll down its vibrant main thoroughfare. Starting at the majestic museum quarter and ending at the ornate gates of Holland Park, Kensington High Street cuts a glamorous route through the entire area. In between, …

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We are seeing strong and increasing demand from Hong Kong professionals looking to find a home in London.  Many are moving to the UK under the BNO visa scheme and usually they decide to rent here first, perhaps for six months to a year, until they get to know an area and decide that this …

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The smoke and clamour of the old docks, factories and riverside warehouses may be long gone, but Bermondsey still retains a distinct air of Dickensian energy and enterprise. It’s a vibe that can be detected in the wonderful artisan food shops that line Bermondsey Street and the wonder experienced when walking into one of the area’s many art and design galleries.

As the renewal and transformation of the Wembley location picks up speed, Quintain Living is emerging as a clear front-runner in the race to be the area’s most talked-about symbol of progress. A welcomed build-to-rent development which offers a safe place to live and a great sense of community, Wembley Park is a winning combination …

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Not so long ago, a visit to Wembley meant that you were either attending an important football match or a must-see concert. This is because of Wembley Stadium’s history of hosting defining moments like the World Cup Finals and huge memorable concerts such as Live Aid back in 1985. As the most recent Euro 2020 …

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Despite the government “roadmap” which has encouraged businesses to implement home-working arrangements wherever possible, the law does not currently oblige employers to grant permanent work-from-home status to employees after the UK pandemic restrictions are lifted. As long as appropriate precautions are in place (i.e. distancing, sanitiser, screens etc), your employer can insist that you return …

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