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Our guide to living in Portugal’s Golden Triangle

Long golden beaches surrounded by dramatic cliffs, sensational food and almost perpetually good weather make the Golden Triangle one of the best destinations in Europe.

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Greater London Authority behind on housing targets

Sadiq Khan’s pledge to address London’s housing crisis has come under renewed fire as it was revealed just 272 new affordable homes were started...
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International architects & designers asked to renew Barbican Centre

The City of London Corporation has today launched its search for a design team to develop and deliver plans for a major renewal of the Barbican Centre.

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‘Meanwhile use community garden’ opens in Holborn

A 'meanwhile use community garden' has been opened in Holborn to give the vacant site purpose while developers wait to break ground. Real-estate platform and...
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DLR only line to buck the London Underground pandemic rental decline

The latest property market analysis by Benham and Reeves has revealed that all but one line on the London Underground has seen rental market values fall as a result of...
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Our guide to living in Portugal’s Golden Triangle

Long golden beaches surrounded by dramatic cliffs, sensational food and almost perpetually good weather make the Golden Triangle one of the best destinations in Europe.
Property

The cost of buying vs owning your own home in the UK

GetAgent.co.uk, has found that the issue of affordability isn’t just increasing when it comes to purchasing a property, the cost of homeownership itself has also climbed quickly.
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The Golden Visa: a guide to gaining residency in the Algarve

The team at ONE Select Properties gives a rough guide in how to gain residency in Portugal's Algarve, now that they are making changes to the Golden Visa arrangement.
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City of London one of the toughest places to get a property discount

Research into which boroughs currently offer the best chance for homebuyers to secure a reduced price puts the City of London at the wrong end of the rankings. Just 25%...
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City of London has highest proportion of empty houses in the UK

The Square Mile has the highest percentage of empty homes in the entire country, fresh data states. Some 42.4 properties per 1,000 sit unused in the City of London, leaving...
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6 outdoor living trends just in time for Summer 2021

There’s nothing like being stuck at home for a year that prompts us to seek new ways of enjoying our outdoor space. Especially because so many of us will...
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London remains one of the top global prime real estate markets

Research by Astons, the international experts on real estate, residency and citizenship through investment, has revealed which prime global real estate markets are on course...
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Homeowners unconcerned about stamp duty deadline dip in house prices

According to YesHomeBuyers, most homeowners in England remain unconcerned about a stamp duty holiday deadline dip in house prices, although a third would be deterred from selling should one...
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Hong Kong driving UK golden visa activity during the pandemic

Research by Astons has revealed the international makeup of the super-wealthy heading to the UK during the Covid-19 pandemic via the UK Tier 1 Investor visa.
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Sailing hotspot house prices for boat owning homebuyers in the UK

Research from home buying platform, YesHomebuyers, has found that some sailing hotspots in the UK are home to a bargain where property prices are concerned.
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Commuter belt properties back in vogue as return to the workplace builds

Research by Benham & Reeves has revealed how commuting can cut the cost of homeownership, as a slow but steady return to normality makes London commuter belt popular again.
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Forget the green list, Portugal is good for house prices too

Research by Enness Global Mortgages reveals that Portugal isn’t just popular as a potential green list holiday spot, but it ranks top where house prices are concerned.
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Crossrail house price premium climbs to 17%

Despite a four year delay, the latest research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has found that house prices...
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Why the UK needs property wellness ratings

Harry Fenner, CEO of Navana Property Group, explains why new developments should have 'wellness ratings' to highlight their health & environmental impacts.
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4.6 million UK flats effected by cladding scandal

Research by StripeHomes has revealed how much leasehold flat owners could see wiped off the value of their home, should they be affected by ACM and other unsafe materials.
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Why you should invest in the Algarve’s property market

Buy into the Algarve property market for either pure financial reasons (the marketing continues to grow year on year), or for the lifestyle that comes with owning a home...
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What City businesses can learn from Southwark

Chris Henshall, Managing Director of Henshall & Partners, tells us what lessons Square Mile businesses can learn from Southwark when it comes to getting people back into the office.
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Latest Help to Buy scheme could benefit 55% of all new-build homebuyers

The latest research from BuildScan has revealed that the latest Government Help to Buy scheme could help over a half of all new-build homebuyers get a foot on the ladder.

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Women in Philanthropy: “Not just ribbon cutters”

A common criticism of charitable giving is that it is dominated by older, white...
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Mayor urged to reform Pride in London over racism claims

Leading members of the LGBTQ+ community have called on Sadiq Khan to reform Pride...
By Joe Talora 22nd October 2021
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A guide to dining out at the Lord Mayor’s Show

Crowds from all over London descend upon the Square Mile each year for the Lord...
By City Matters editors 21st October 2021
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Why the Lord Mayor’s Show history is so important to the City

It’s that time of year again; the City’s chiefs are donning their finest garments...
By City Matters editors 21st October 2021
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Plans to turn Boundary House office block into luxury hotel with ‘sky forests’

An old office block is set to become a luxury hotel with a rooftop...
By Hannah Neary 21st October 2021
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Shocking rise in stalking rates in London, data reveals

Shocking new figures have revealed there were more than 10,000 stalking offences recorded in...
By Joe Talora 21st October 2021
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City residents and workers encouraged to take up free cycle services

The City of London Corporation’s Planning and Transportation Committee is calling on residents and...
By City Matters editors 21st October 2021
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Planned hotel overlooking Thames faces resident backlash

Plans for a hotel offering “splendid” views of the Thames have sparked outrage among...
By Hannah Neary 20th October 2021
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City Corporation boosts the Emanuel Hospital with £450k

Funding from a charity
By City Matters editors 20th October 2021
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The Tulip skyscraper could be back on the cards for City of London

A huge tower could be built in Central London as the new Housing Secretary...
By Hannah Neary 19th October 2021
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Company of Communicators names James Gurling OBE new Master

The Company of Communicators has named James Gurling OBE...
By City Matters editors 19th October 2021
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