House price growth cools as property market loses momentum, Nationwide says

House price growth cools as property market loses momentum, Nationwide says

House price growth cooled in August amid early signs of the housing market losing momentum as the cost-of-living crisis worsens, Nationwide has said. But annual growth remained in double digits, with the... Read more »
When Epping Forest was playground of East London and growth of retreats

When Epping Forest was playground of East London and growth of retreats

Towards the end of the 19th century London was expanding rapidly with cramped housing for people who worked long hours. Epping Forest became the playground of East London with the cockneys coming... Read more »
Growth and improvement to come says Daggers boss McMahon

Growth and improvement to come says Daggers boss McMahon

Published: 5:00 PM August 23, 2022 Dagenham & Redbridge boss Daryl McMahon admits his side have got a lot of growing to do, as they prepare to head to Yeovil Town on... Read more »
BTR growth – from Stratford and Sheffield to Reading…

BTR growth – from Stratford and Sheffield to Reading…

As East London celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the London 2012 Olympics, which had a rejuvenating effect on Stratford, where much of the games was held, joint venture partners PSP Investments, QuadReal... Read more »
Strong growth stats for Build To Rent completions and…

Strong growth stats for Build To Rent completions and…

The Build to Rent sector has grown by 14 per cent in the year to the end of the first quarter of 2022, the latest figures available. Data prepared by Savills for... Read more »
London Stock Exchange backs review of fintech growth

London Stock Exchange backs review of fintech growth

Digital Banking Fintech Week London launched the independent review to address the fintech industry’s explosive growth and rapid decline. Image source: Raf De Kimpe/Fintech Week London. The London Stock Exchange is backing... Read more »
Spectacular growth for private rental sector

Spectacular growth for private rental sector

The private rental sector could grow an additional 6.5 per cent in just three years, it’s been forecast. This would bring the total number of privately rented dwellings to just shy of... Read more »
Foodbanks are a growth sector in 21st century Britain

Foodbanks are a growth sector in 21st century Britain

It came as a shock to read recently that the foodbank in Eastbourne is now the busiest in the UK. Nine years ago, I visited this foodbank to do an article for... Read more »
Development – partnerships, revenue growth and Hong…

Development – partnerships, revenue growth and Hong…

The site will deliver 146 multi-tenure single-family homes including rental options. The range of accommodation will include four four-bedroom homes, 59 three-bedroom homes, 67 two-bedroom homes, and 16 one and two-bedroom apartments.... Read more »
London house prices see record stretch of growth

London house prices see record stretch of growth

E very month for the last year, annual house price growth has climbed. This is the longest stretch of year-on-year rises since the beginning of 2017 as London enters a strong spring... Read more »