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Out with the old, in with the new – London is the nation’s home demolition hotspot

Research by home buying platform, Yes Homebuyers, has revealed that London ranked as the nation’s demolition hotspot over the last year. Yes Homebuyers crunched Gov.uk figures on the number of properties demolished and found that there have been some 9,020 homes demolished in England over the last year; 13% more than...

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Covid continues to cause central London home seller exodus

The latest research by lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed which London boroughs are currently ranking as the home selling hotspots of the capital.
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New build delivery tumbles with 30,000 fewer homes built last year

The latest research by the property developer, StripeHomes, has found that the level of new homes reaching the market has fallen by more than 32,000 across England year on year.

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Out with the old, in with the new – London is the nation’s home demolition hotspot

Research by home buying platform, Yes Homebuyers, has revealed that London ranked as the nation’s demolition hotspot over the last year. Yes Homebuyers crunched Gov.uk figures...
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Mayor calls for eviction ban extension amid national lockdown

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is urging the Government to provide more protections for private renters with the current ban on evictions is set to expire on 11 January. The Mayor...
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More than half of sales fell through at height of pandemic uncertainty

More than half (52%) of house sales in England and Wales fell through before completion in the third quarter of 2020, as Covid uncertainty plagued the property market. The figures,...
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Bracing for the recession, investors look to property

A new independent survey of more than 1,000 UK-based investors has revealed their thoughts on the UK economy and the country’s position as an investment hub in light of...
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Time to sell increases by as much as 100+ days so far in 2020

The time it’s taking to sell a property across Britain has increased by 12 days so far in 2020. Estate agent GetAgent.co.uk pulled data from...
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10 lockdown home improvements that will take 34 hours to complete

While it’s still early days for lockdown round two we know from the first stint that the monotony of being stuck in the house will soon take its toll. Estate...
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Donald Trump could buy 30% of City of London homes

The presidential dream is now over for Donald Trump but given his extensive business portfolio, the future looks far from bleak. The latest research by estate agent comparison site,
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High-end homebuyers ditch flats for detached homes in lifestyle 360

High-end home buyers are opting for bigger homes in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic and paying more for them, while transactions and the price paid for flats has...
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Landlords discriminate against tenants on benefits

London landlords are still discriminating against tenants on benefits, despite a court ruling last month that said blanket bans were illegal, BBC analysis has revealed. On one letting site,...
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Do estate agents charge too much? Global commissions revealed

The latest research by property recruitment firm Rayner Personnel has revealed that despite the stick UK estate agents receive for their high commission fees, they actually rank mid-table when...
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Property transaction fall throughs cost home sellers £607.5m a year

Reducing the rate of property transaction fall throughs by 10% a year could save UK home sellers as much as £60.750m a year. Gazumping, broken chains and problems with mortgage...
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One in 12 London renters behind on rent payments

One in 12 London tenants has fallen behind on their rent during the coronavirus pandemic, a new survey suggests. Some 30% of residents in the capital – more...
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Hong Kong immigration set to hit outer London property market

Increased immigration from Hong Kong to Britain could affect the London property market “as much as stamp duty changes”, according to an expert. The UK is set to...
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Bleak winter ahead for tenants in ‘vulnerable London’

London must prepare for a “very bleak winter” for private renters – with homelessness likely to rise, experts have warned. Some 30% of Londoners are private tenants, some 2.7...
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To furnish or not to furnish – tenant demand highest for unfurnished homes

Research has revealed that across the UK’s major cities, tenant demand is highest for homes that come unfurnished. Howsy compared the level of stock already snapped up by tenants as a...
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It’s taking on average 144 days to sell a house in 2020

The time it takes to sell a property has increased by 14% compared to last year. With an average time of 144 days or nearly five months, from listing to...
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Mayor wants triple-lock to prevent mass “tsunami” of homelessness

London faces an “impending tsunami of evictions” if the Government does not protect private renters in the wake of Covid-19 lockdown, Sadiq Khan has warned. The Mayor wrote...
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Golf course house prices hit a hole in one… unless you live around Trump’s Turnberry

Another week, another cancelled sporting event as the Open Championship was due to tee off this weekend. However, this hasn't dampened property prices surrounding the UK's best-known golf courses, which...
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Cost of securing a rental property up 24% in parts of the nation despite tenant fee ban

The initial financial hurdle of securing a rental property has increased by as much as 24% in some parts of the national property market. Rental deposit replacement scheme Ome looked...
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Brits reconsidering where they live as a result of lockdown

A new survey has revealed that the coronavirus pandemic has forced Brits to reconsider where they live. The survey of over 2,000 UK adults conducted by...

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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...
By Jo Davy 8th March 2018
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4,000 people died from toxic air pollution in London in 2019

Toxic air pollution contributed to the deaths of more than 4,000 Londoners in 2019,...
By Joe Talora 26th January 2021
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Mayoral candidate fined for breaching lockdown rules

An independent candidate running to be London Mayor has been fined by police for...
By Joe Talora 26th January 2021
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Entertainment
City Music Foundation launches free concert series

The City Music Foundation has recently launched a free concert series, in partnership with...
By Andrew Zuccala 25th January 2021
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New build delivery tumbles with 30,000 fewer homes built last year

The latest research by the property developer, StripeHomes, has found that the level of new...
By Andrew Zuccala 25th January 2021
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Business
FSB London publishes findings of latest Small Business Index study

The Federation of Small Business' London Small Business Index (LSBI), which measures...
By Ben Brown 25th January 2021
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Vote on trial of universal basic income delayed in City Hall

A vote on whether or not to recommend a trial of universal basic income...
By Joe Talora 25th January 2021
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New and improved children’s playground for West Ham Park

West Ham Park in Newham is set for a new playground after plans were...
By Ben Brown 24th January 2021
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Covid vaccinations pass 500,000 mark for London

More than 500,000 Londoners have now been vaccinated against Covid-19, but the capital is...
By Joe Talora 23rd January 2021
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Wellness
Mental health charity ‘Hear Us’ receives grant from City Bridge Trust

'Hear Us' will be able to help twice as many people manage their finances,...
By Andrew Zuccala 22nd January 2021
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Sadiq Khan acted unlawfully with traffic scheme, High Court rules

The High Court has ruled that the Mayor of London and Transport for London...
By Joe Talora 22nd January 2021
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