It’s just two months until all eyes are on the UK as the host of COP26. The summit is seen as a key milestone in the battle to tackle global warming. It has also served to focus many companies, in the UK and beyond, on the importance of sustainability. [Read more…]
Own a Piece of British History
London, 15th June 2021: Today marks a pivotal moment in the history of one of London’s most iconic buildings as sales of The OWO Residences by Raffles, Europe’s first Raffles branded residences, are launched. Offering a rare opportunity to purchase a piece of Winston Churchill’s legacy, 85 homes are available in the impressive Grade II* listed former Old War Office building, which has been closed to the public for over a century. Having undergone a monumental and painstaking transformation over the last five years, the London landmark is set to complete in 2022 and will also comprise the capital’s first Raffles hotel with 125-rooms and suites, a collection of nine restaurants and bars, and an immersive spa. [Read more…]
Stamford Voted Best Place to Live in 2021
John Betjeman called it ‘England’s most attractive town’ in 1936, and Stamford’s enduring appeal has continued since it became the UK’s first Conservation Area over half a century ago. The south Lincolnshire town is well-placed between London and York on the Great North Road (now better known as the A1), which made it an historically important location for the wool trade. Much of the town centre is built out of local limestone, lending a brightness to the buildings that lifts the town’s aesthetic, even in bleak mid-winter. [Read more…]
Introducing the Support Our Schools Scheme
Greater London Properties are delighted to introduce our 2021 Community Initiative #glpsos, Support Our Schools. We are hoping this scheme will enrich the lives of children in school and in our communities. For every parent, alumni, grandparent or member of the local community who sells their home through GLP and nominates a school – we will give 10% of the sales fee directly to that school. [Read more…]
Homeowners Have Invested in Their Garden
Seventy-one percent of homeowners have invested in their garden since the start of last year, according to new research by home buying company Quick Move Now. This figure rose to 75 percent among those who have been furloughed. [Read more…]
City Folk Push for Country Lifestyle
It’s not just Sarah Beeny who has swapped London for the country life. Land Registry data shows a 42% drop in transactions across London in the first six months of 2020, when compared to the previous six months. [Read more…]
RUMM appoint low carbon psychologist
Energy management company RUMM, has appointed behavioural specialist, Phil Griffiths, as the company’s low carbon psychologist – the first appointment of its kind in the UK. The appointment follows on from Mr Griffiths conducting academic research on behalf of RUMM with the University of South Wales. The study formulated an intervention by which behaviour can […]
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Hedges, Plant a Nature Screen
Gardeners should consider swapping walls and fences for hedges, says the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), as new research shows how they provide a range of frontline environmental services. The call forms part of the charity’s Greening Great Britain campaign which urges the public to turn urban concrete corners into thriving green spaces. Hedges, Plant a Nature Screen Analysis by the charity of 44 of the most popular hedges, found that as well as mitigating flooding, capturing pollutants and acting as a sound barrier they can also be used to help heat and cool the home. Hedge species in urban environments
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World Cup win for Beth Potter
Valencia – Challenging weather for the 32 women competing in the 2020 ITU Valencia World Cup, with British running star Beth Potter claiming her first ever world cup victory, followed on the finish line by Swiss Nicola Spirig and German rising star Lisa Tersch. [Read more…]
Property Planning in Uncertain Times
United Kingdom – It’s an understatement to say that Covid is creating havoc when it comes to planning. The uncertainties property buyers and sellers find themselves living with make things ultra-difficult, but there is a way through the fog …. [Read more…]