Docklands News

Developers appointed for Royal Docks floating village

25th July 2014

Boris Johnson has revealed that he has selected Carillion Igloo Genesis, an Anglo-Dutch consortium also including architects dRMM and engineers Buro Happold, to build a "thriving community" of homes, restaurants and offices on the waters of the Royal Victoria Dock.

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“More downside than upside risks” in London housing market

25th July 2014

Deutsche Bank has warned that “the steam is being taken out of the London market”, with house prices slowing down ahead of potential falls in the future.

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“Nimbies in disguise” thwart Boris's London housing plans

25th July 2014

Boris Johnson has accused some homeowners of dishonestly claiming they care about new homes being affordable or well-designed, when in fact they simply oppose new developments in their area entirely.

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London's new “tribes” of renters

25th July 2014

The Evening Standard's Lucy Tobin says that being a member of "Generation Rent" used to be something to moan about, though not now that the majority of city dwellers are a part of it.

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New funding for Baltimore Wharf

18th JUly 2014

The Baltimore Wharf residential scheme in London’s Docklands has received £101.75m in loans from Starwood European Finance.

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New funding for Baltimore Wharf

18th JUly 2014

The renovation of the 24-storey Bellevue Bow tower has finally been completed. Created by Swan New Homes, the final phase consists of 93 homes, each with a private balcony, concierge and a Hyperoptic high speed broadband service. Prices start from £265,000 for a one-bed apartment.

Source:   The Wharf (12/07/14)

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