Property

London enjoys a worldwide reputation of a city that’s open to business, from huge internationals to endeavouring shopkeepers. However, the UK capital is now the third most expensive city in the world for office space, behind just New York and Hong Kong, and rising rents look to threaten that reputation. Prime Minister Theresa May reaffirmed the government’s support for small business: “From dynamic startups to established family firms, our small and medium sized businesses are the backbone of our country.”...

The street signs include 'Facebook Row', 'Snapchat End' and 'Hashtag Walk'

The giant train set in North Wales includes a waterfall and a suspension bridge, ten railway engines and 50 items of assorted stock

End of tenancy cleaning is not only quite a hassle, its failure is also the leading contributor to deposit deductions. That being said, it is also one of the simplest end of tenancy issues to work through, which is best done by contacting the right end of tenancy cleaning service. Contacting a company such as EOT Cleaning Services will ensure that you get through this transitionary period - in which you will definitely require much help - without losing anything...

The Boom in London’s Super Prime Property Lettings Over the last ten years, the top of the luxury London property market has borne witness to spectacular growth. Record low interest rates, the insatiable thirst of the foreign buyer and the Capital’s impressive infrastructure, have boosted asset prices in the Capital. However, this upwards trajectory has been tempered by a combination of factors, including; the stamp duty surcharge on second homes, Brexit and changes to the non-dom rules. Nevertheless, London’s desirability...

A family's £700,000 brand new dream home has turned into a stinking nightmare after builders installed 11 drains and a sewage pumping station - in their front garden. Mark and Rhian Buller bought their house when it was still under construction, were left disappointed when they learned their front lawn would be riddled with manhole covers. But their disappointment soon turned to disgust soon after they moved in, because the entire area began smelling like waste - and they learned...

The process of applying for planning permission yourself or through an agent can be difficult and frustrating. Thousands of applications are still denied each year resulting in numerous re-attempts. Overlooking/loss of privacy was the main reason for declining applications. However, it’s now easier to get planning permission in England, with 88 per cent of applications approved. The City of London tops the list as the easiest, with 99 per cent of all planning permission applications granted. This is high compared...

New research has used more than 4,000 crowdsourced noise level readings to reveal the quietest boroughs in London. Tower Hamlets was revealed to be the quietest neighbourhood closely followed by Sutton, Waltham Forest, Croydon and Ealing, where the average noise levels range from 53.8-57.3 dB from over 150 readings – a level comparative to that of conversation in the average restaurant. At the other end of the scale, Islington was found to be the loudest borough in London. The average decibel...

A counter petition was set up to save the rude-sounding road in Rowley Regis, West Midlands