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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.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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First Look: living all the way up in Principal Tower

Once completed, the luxury Principal Tower apartments by Liverpool Street will have some of the best views, looking out over some of the City's most iconic landmarks.
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Stressed out Londoners are looking to leave the City

New research commissioned by Berkeley Homes has found that the increased stress of living in London has triggered an exodus to the UK Home Counties.
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Broadgate prepares itself for a new public park

Plans to transform Exchange Square into a new landscaped park for the Broadgate neighbourhood have now been submitted by British Land.
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City Living: Spotlight on culturally diverse Bethnal Green

The Bethnal Green community is as diverse as you can get in London, with people from all walks of life leaving their footprints on the area, making it one...
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Shifting seasons perfect for a spring makeover

Take advantage of the fast-approaching bumper Easter bank holiday weekend and freshen up your home with grown up pastels, flourishing greenery and 2019’s hottest colour ‘Living Coral’.
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These are interesting times for London’s commercial landlords

These are interesting times for London’s commercial landlords; don’t get them started on Brexit and the fate of the high street.
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City Living: Spotlight on the up and coming Old Street area

Old Street is slowly growing into itself, picking and choosing from the best bits of Shoreditch and the City, making itself into one of the best areas in London...
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The Garden at 120: London’s newest public rooftop

The City of London’s largest rooftop public space – The Garden at 120, located atop Fen Court office building at 120 Fenchurch Street – has officially opened to the...

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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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City Corporation introduces new wind condition guidelines

The City of London Corporation has recently published the UK’s first wind microclimate guidelines...
By Ben Brown 12th September 2019
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More investors looking abroad since Boris Johnson took office

According to the deVere Group, since Boris Johnson became UK Prime Minister, there’s been...
By Andrew Zuccala 11th September 2019
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Travel
Ditch the Côte d’Azur for the town of Collioure

Collioure, situated down on the South coast of France by the Spanish border, is...
By Andrew Zuccala 11th September 2019
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Residents
Growing angst over new Petticoat Tower plans

Middlesex Street Estate resident and City Matters contributor, Ian McPherson, says a lack of...
By Ian McPherson 11th September 2019
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Entertainment
City Guides relaunch Knowledge of the City series

The City of London Guides are relaunching their popular Knowledge of the City series...
By Andrew Zuccala 11th September 2019
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Business
Why investing should be higher on women’s agenda

Jackie Fast is an entrepreneur, investor, public speaker, former The Apprentice contestant and the...
By Jackie Fast 10th September 2019
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Food & Drink
The top fine dining lunch deals in the City of London

Even some of the City of London’s top restaurants struggle to put bums in...
By Andrew Zuccala 10th September 2019
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Global banks meet for first Green Investment Principles meeting

THE City of London Corporation brought together some of the world’s biggest banks in...
By Ben Brown 10th September 2019
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Over £100k grant to tackle London youth homelessness

City Bridge Trust, the City of London Corporation’s charitable funder, awarded Centrepoint £107,100, for...
By Ben Brown 9th September 2019
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Entertainment
The cleverly silly Crown Dual at Wilton’s Music Hall

Wilton's Music Hall in Aldgate is playing host to one of the breakthrough performances...
By Andrew Zuccala 9th September 2019
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