Docklands News

“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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Renters now outstrip owners in central London

18th July 2014

New research has found that 16.2% more households in central London are now living in private rented accommodation than in owner-occupied buildings.

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Boris targets lost sites

18th July 2014

Boris Johnson is to target “lost sites” such as disused hospitals and abandoned training centres, in his push to set aside land for housebuilding in London. Mr Johnson has said he believes tens of thousands of affordable homes could be built on land owned by the public that is not currently being used.

Source:   Evening Standard (17/07/2014)

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