Monthly Archives: February 2011



Repossessions fall but warnings they will mount again

Posted on 25 February, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Industry News

Repossessions fell to a 3-year low in 2010, but experts advised that a growing number of homeowners would face difficulty during year 2011 and risk losing their house. The Council of Mortgage Lenders said that, “ Lenders recaptured 7,900 homes in the... Read More

Central London Office Market

Posted on 24 February, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Industry News

The demand for commercial property in the central London market remains strong leading to low vacancy levels. Construction of St Martins Square Courtyard is complete. This is a joint venture between Shaftsbury and the Mercers Company. They have declared that... Read More

Office space in Croydon bought for £78 Million!

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Clal and Harel have bought two commercial properties in Croydon, with both firms now having two properties in the UK. Apollo House and Lunar House are now under Israeli ownership after they took over the running of the buildings from Green... Read More

Battersea Power Station development given go-ahead

Posted on 23 February, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Industry News

A development scheme that could improve the quantity of property to rent in the London borough of Wandsworth has been passed by the government. Eric Pickles, Communities and local government secretary has provided a green signal to plans from developer... Read More

London Commercial Property

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Recent research has shown that all major cities have seen a drop in commercial rents except Manchester and London. The gap betweenLondon and the rest of the country is becoming further pronounced. London still managed to show great demand and positive... Read More

Route confirmed for Olympic cycling road races

Posted on 22 February, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Industry News

The 6 boroughs created on the course for the Olympic cycling road races have been established, which may provide a new cause to find property to rent in London. Starting on the Mall in Central London, the route for the races will bypass Westminster,... Read More

Wandsworth residents have say on town centre plans

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Residents of the property to rent in the Wandsworth of London borough are being pushed to state their feelings about town centre and what changes shall be introduced in it in the coming future. New retail, employment, leisure, residential and educational... Read More

London property prices shooting up through tight supply

Posted on 21 February, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Industry News

Knight Frank’s Prime Central London Index ,Bucking the inclination for larger part of the UK, says recent rise has led to annual growth of 10.3 %  in the 12 months to January. Rates are now 26.9 %  more than March 2009 and just 3.4 % under their... Read More

Hot spots for a happy retirement

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Today’s retirees can look forward to decades of active living. The big question is – where? We have scoured cities, along with rural and seaside locations, to find the essential ingredients of a happy retirement. We shortlisted places that have... Read More

London Serviced Offices

Posted on 20 February, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Industry News

Serviced offices and virtual offices are gaining further traction in London. The reasons are many but few of the occupies that don’t need large floor plates are understandably reluctant to commit to long term leases, in uncertain economic... Read More