Luxury Real Estate Blog and News

Are rent controls in London a good idea ?

March 26, 2020 - London

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has proposed introducing rent controls as part of his re-election campaign.

Safra files appeal for rejected Tulip skyscraper

February 04, 2020 - London

Joseph Safra is trying to resurrect plans for City of London skyscraper The Tulip after plans for the eye-catching landmark were thrown out last year.

London Mansion Set to Sale for Record $274 Million

January 13, 2020 - London

A Hong Kong real-estate investor is set to buy a central-London residential property for just under $274 million, in what would be the U.K.’s most expensive house sale ever.

Hong Kong millionaire buys £10.75m private residence at Corinthia London

October 14, 2019 - London

An unnamed Hong Kong multi-millionaire has bought a penthouse at the lavish 5-star Corinthia Hotel in London for £10.7 million ($13.3 million).

How green rooftops and vertical gardens are transforming London

June 24, 2019 - London

London's rooftop building boom: high-rise gardens on top of skyscrapers, homes and offices across the capital now cover more space than Hyde Park.

City of London planners approve 'Tulip' skyscraper

April 03, 2019 - London

The City Corporation of London approved the plans for the new Tulip tower, which will be the second tallest building in Europe.

The transformation of London's Olympic park

March 12, 2019 - London

Two new neighbourhoods will be built at London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park following a funding injection from Homes England, the government’s housing delivery agency.

London remains top global destination for real estate investment

February 18, 2019 - London

According to Knight Frank's London Report, London retained its title as the world's top destination for investment in commercial real estate in 2018.

Micro-homes could solve London's housing crisis

January 31, 2019 - London

Micro-homes could be a partial solution for cities like London to expand choice for young professionals and help combat the housing crisis, according to a new report.

Foster + Partners releases images for The Tulip tower in London

November 22, 2018 - London

London's had the Gherkin, the Cheese Grater and the Walkie Talkie and now, if the plans are approved, a new tower called the Tulip will join the skyline.