London
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Housing shortage causes rents surge
Rent levels are rising at the fastest rate in almost three years as the housing shortage continues to affect the market.
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Heatherwick’s King’s Cross retail unveiled
Argent has unveiled a first look at the Thomas Heatherwick-designed retail revival of the Coal Drops buildings in King’s Cross
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Agents briefed on £100m Hammersmith sale
Westerland Real Estate has appointed CBRE to sell the Grade II listed ex-Ford Motor warehouse in Hammersmith for £97.3m – a 4.7% yield.
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Average London home price hits £500k
The price of an average home in London has reached £500,000 after a 10% increase in the year to September.
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Social landlord to cut new homes total
Housing association Genesis has decided to reduce the number of affordable homes it builds after the government cut rents.
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MIPIM UK 2015 debate round-up: Which way now?
MIPIM UK 2015 DEBATE ROUND-UP: As rents in central London boom, developers see great opportunities in fringe locations
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West End expects best Xmas since recession
Stores in London’s West End are anticipating the best Christmas shopping results since the financial crisis.
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Blackstone sells Mayfair block
Blackstone has sold Mayfair office building 9 Clifford Street, W1, for £38m – a sub-2% yield
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Mayor overturns BL Putney refusal
London mayor Boris Johnson has used his powers to approve a British Land residential scheme in Putney which was previously thrown out by Wandsworth council.
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Apeiron enters student housing market
Apeiron Capital has launched its student housing platform with the purchase of a 100-bed asset in Stratford, E15.
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RSM expands at Nexus Place
Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers Europe has let the 11th floor of Nexus Place, EC4, to consultancy RSM
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Thames-side homes achieve 67% premium
Homes for sale on the Thames or with views of the river can command up to 67% more according to research from Cluttons.