When Boris Johnson told the UK to work from home for a further six months many began to panic about the future of the office market. But is this the death knell for the office? Or will it prove to be the catalyst for a better work/life balance and improved office culture? Despite the huge …
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The Nine Principles of Interior Design | With Landmass London
This week, Landmass London, ambT Property Partners’ preferred interior design and property development partner has shared with us their nine key principles of interior design to make any space a pleasure to live in. Landmass believes that good design is the key to well-being and approach interior design as a form of art. But as with …
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The Rising Demand of Warehouse Space
On last week’s June quarter day commercial landlords were paid just 18.2% of what they were owed. That’s even lower than the 24.3% collected on March quarter day and reflects the hardship that non-essential retailers have felt with months of lost income since they were forced to close on 23rd March. It is, then, perhaps …
Creating Value In London’s Luxury Property Market
While the impact of Coronavirus on the UK property market is yet to be known, London’s luxury property market is primed to see record prices this year and the coming decade. Since the Brexit referendum was announced in February 2016 buyers, investors and developers have held back somewhat but with confidence rebounding the pent-up demand …
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London’s Office Market: 2020 Update
Despite Brexit uncertainty for much of the last few years office space leasing in London hit an all-time high in 2019, rising to 43% (6.4 million sq ft) of all take up across London. Demand for office space predominantly comes from the financial sector which accounts for 25% of all office take up, with rising …
Should You Invest In A Ski Chalet?
A ski home has long been the ultimate lifestyle purchase and for avid skiers looking out across idyllic resorts it’s hard not to think about what it would be like to own your own chalet. I myself have spent many happy ski holidays in St. Moritz and would quite happily return to the same resort …
2020’s Luxury Property Trends
In the weeks that followed Boris Johnson’s election victory UK property investors acquired or agreed deals on more than a dozen properties worth £1.2 billion indicating that Brexit-related investor hesitation is coming to an end. Knight Frank agrees with its five-year price growth forecast predicting 15% growth UK-wide and 18% in prime central London between …
Property Market Spotlight: Birmingham
Birmingham, known as the UK’s second city, has been undergoing mass regeneration over the last few years with new residential developments, restaurants and leisure areas springing up all over the city. Many investors who usually choose London have been turning to Birmingham where they see great value and long-term potential. This week I’ve decided to …
London’s Hotel Market Is Hotter Than Ever
The slump in sterling has hit most sectors hard but the UK hotel market is one of the few to have benefited. Both tourists and investors are taking advantage of their money going further so demand for hotel beds has been high and the cost of real estate low when compared with the market peak …
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How Will London Have Changed By 2025?
No matter the outcome of Brexit, I firmly believe that London will remain and build on its status as a world class city. To reinforce this view there are multiple new and exciting projects underway and more in the planning stages. The projects highlighted below are just some that I think will alter the London …