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Most anticipated Square Mile developments for 2020

During 2020, a whole host of new major developments are set to open to both the public and the large companies leasing office space in the City of London - here our favourites.

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Most anticipated Square Mile developments for 2020

During 2020, a whole host of new major developments are set to open to both the public and the large companies leasing office space in the City of London...
Property

Sadiq Khan renews call for rent control in London

Sadiq Khan, has reiterated his calls for rent control in London after new analysis revealed renters in the Square Mile are paying £5,976 more per year than they did...

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Corporation approves One Liverpool Street plans

The City of London Corporation has approved plans for Broadgate's new One Liverpool Street development which will include a mix of office and retail space.
Property

Top interior design trends: the winter edition

We teamed up with the interior design champions in London, Holloways of Ludlow, to bring this ultimate guide to the top winter interior trends you have to embrace.
Property

London’s Airbnb property management companies are on the rise

Maxime Leufroy-Murat, CEO and Founder of City Relay, tells us why Airbnb property management companies like his are on the rise across all of London.
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Dominvs Group submit plans for their new Citicape House

Proposals for Dominvs Group's Citicape House in London have been submitted for planning approval and we take a look at what will be included in the green development.
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Corp to earn £220m from City of London developments

The City of London Corporation is on course to earn £220million from negotiations with companies behind some of the Capital’s biggest property developments.
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Our property guide to the foolishly overlooked Wapping

We've curated a list of all the reasons why you should think about moving to Wapping, the totally underrated waterside district located right by the City of London.
Property

Ethical Property Foundation future proofing London living

Antonia Swinson, the chief executive of London’s property advice charity, the Ethical Property Foundation, reflects on its recent summer achievements.
Property

London rental market faces unaffordability crisis

According to a new PwC report, tenants are facing major affordability challenges, with those working in some key public sector professions being priced out of London.
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City Corporation to ‘reimagine’ Smithfield Market

The City of London Corporation is currently fielding proposals from designers and architects who wish to help them reimagine the Smithfield Market.
Property

Meanwhile use sites provide alternative capital options

The growing support for ‘meanwhile use’ sites across the City London and other central locations is providing alternative income options both for landlords and developers.
Property

Bishopsgate Goodsyard revised plans released

Older plans for the Bishopsgate Goodsyard were rejected following a recommendation that the plans include more affordable homes for the area and that it not be as tall.
Property

City living: Spotlight on living in Canary Wharf

Canary Wharf, much like the City of London, has mostly been seen as a place where people commute in and out of rather than where they live but this...
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A case for abolishing new-build leaseholds in the UK

Paresh Raja, CEO of Market Financial Solutions, discusses the complicated issues surrounding the abolishment of leasehold for new builds in London.
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First Look: the Lorenzo Villa at Quinta do Lago

26 new plots at the Quinta do Lago resort have now gone up for sale, allowing new residents to by into the hyper luxurious lifestyle right in Portugal's Algarve.
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First Look: the new Lincoln Square development

The luxury residential development, Lincoln Square, is incredibly central, finished to the highest spec and the upper appartments have some extraordinary views.
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How will Brexit affect London’s office property market?

Steve Marsden, co-founder of Domain Office Search, talks about future of London's property market and how Brexit is already affecting City office rentals.
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Too many obstacles to providing affordable homes

Jason Appel, partner and property specialist at BKL, chartered accountants and tax advisers, urges the government to provide more incentive to developers.
Property

Commuter town spotlight: Hemel Hempstead

Hemel Hempstead, one of London's top commuter villages, is in the midst of an epic regeneration which is already seeing swathes of new residents flock to the area.
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New food market is coming to the City of London

The 22 Bishopsgate tower may still be under construction but City audiences are already getting excited for their upcoming food hall and outdoor terrace.
Property

Prospect of no-deal Brexit affecting property market

Paresh Raja, CEO of Market Financial Solutions, discusses how the increasing possibility of no-deal Brexit is affecting London's property market and what needs to change.

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