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Homeowners prefer ethically sound service and utility providers

New research has revealed that 66% of home movers were either ‘more likely’ or ‘very likely’ to use a service or utility provider if they had better ethical credentials compared to its competitors.

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Female home buyers paying £4,624 more than men

According to a recent study, women pay two per cent more than their male counterparts on average when it comes to paying for a new property.
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Why property is uniquely positioned to recover quickly from COVID-19

Jamie Johnson, the CEO and Co-founder of FJP Investment, talks of how the UK property market may be affected by the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

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Average rental deposit down 10% since ban on tenant fees

The latest research by Hamilton Fraser’s deposit replacement scheme Ome, has found that the average rental deposit being paid by tenants in England has fallen 10.3%.
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Homeowners prefer ethically sound service and utility providers

New research has revealed that 66% of home movers were either ‘more likely’ or ‘very likely’ to use a service or utility provider if they had better ethical credentials...
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Coronavirus outbreak could cost the buy to let sector £14.9bn in three months

Research by deposit replacement scheme Ome has found that the impact of the coronavirus could cost buy to let landlords nearly £14.9bn should tenants be unable to pay rent...
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London’s top boroughs for property price growth

The City of London has seen one of the largest increases in the last decade (up to 104% growth in the area) with Waltham Forest leading the charge in...
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Square Mile leading on flexible working sites

The City of London holds 22.2% share of the capital’s flexible working spaces (the most out of any borough), according to new Office Freedom report.
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One-beds surprisingly the best investment in London

Research by Howsy, the lettings management platform, has looked at which kind of property makes the best investment for buy-to-let landlords when it comes to current rental yields.
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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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The London Charity Property Matters Survey 2020

Antonia Swinson, CEO of the Ethical Property Foundation, tells us why the voluntary sector needs only six minutes to best understand the property picture across London.
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TEN London’s property investment networking events

Some of Britain’s most successful property investors are coming together to share their knowledge and experience at a series of networking evenings in London.
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City Corporation approves plans for London’s greenest building

The development has an Urban Greening Factor (UGF) calculation of 1.37. The Mayor of London’s draft London Plan outlines a target UGF score of 0.3 for commercial developments.
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New architects announced for Smithfield Market

Both Studio Egret West and Hawkins\Brown are the winning teams who will be reimagining the Smithfield East and West Market buildings, as well as the broader Smithfield public realm.
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Designs for new Barking home of historic food markets to be released

In a bid to free up land for thousands of new homes, the City of London Corporation plans to consolidated Billingsgate, New Spitalfields and Smithfield markets to a site...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.

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Easter funding boost for St Bartholomew the Great church

A £10,000 National Churches Trust Cornerstone Grant will help fund repair of the Lady...
By Ben Brown 7th April 2020
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19 more people sadly die of coronavirus at Barts Hospital Trust

Another 19 people have sadly died of coronavirus at Barts Hospital Trust, which includes...
By Julia Gregory 7th April 2020
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New Spitalfields Market traders donate produce

Traders at New Spitalfields Market have donated more than 40 tons of fruit and...
By Ben Brown 6th April 2020
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City Hall heading for new virtual reality amid Covid-19 pandemic

City Hall could be heading for a new virtual reality, as a law passed...
By Jessie Mathewson 6th April 2020
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Mayor’s #LondonTogether shares coronavirus spirit

Has social distancing left you feeling isolated, even in a city as big as...
By Jessie Mathewson 6th April 2020
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Fire fighters to drive ambulances during coronavirus crisis

London firefighters will drive ambulances and give emergency first aid, as the service steps...
By Jessie Mathewson 6th April 2020
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Demand for wills up 76% as coronavirus ‘collectively focuses minds’

Coronavirus has prompted a 76% jump in the demand for wills in the last...
By Ben Brown 5th April 2020
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Kings College London fast tracks £500k for coronavirus research

Kings College London is funding 30 projects studying the treatment and prevention of Covid-19...
By Jessie Mathewson 5th April 2020
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Londoners could hack three months lockdown but not six

Most Londoners feel ready for three months of coronavirus lockdown – but would not...
By Jessie Mathewson 4th April 2020
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Local Government and Arts Council England to support cultural organisations

The LGA, which represents councils in England and Wales, is collaborating with Arts Council...
By Ben Brown 4th April 2020
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