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new london

NEW
LONDON
Introducing our portfolio of new
London developments
Spring 2015
jll.co.uk/residential
RESIDENTIAL
THE LONDON
PORTFOLIO
The London Portfolio provides a complete
and comprehensive selection of high quality
new developments throughout London.
These new properties are located in many
of London’s most sought after postcodes and
provide a range of accommodation from suites
through to penthouses.
CONTENTS
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Introduction
Location Map
Properties
Landlords Guide
Buyers Guide to Tax
Buyers Guide to the Legal Process
Residential Research
Residential Services
Contacts & Locations
Key:
20Four01
Aldgate Place02
Eight Artillery Row
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Avant Garde04
Baltimore Tower
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Battersea Power Station
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Canaletto07
Canary Gateway
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Chiswick Point09
City Island10
City North11
Dollar Bay12
Embassy Gardens
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Fulham Reach14
Glasshouse Gardens
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Goodman’s Fields
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73 Great Peter Street
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Greenland Place
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375 Kensington High Street
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Kensington Row
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Kew Bridge21
Kew Bridge West
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Kidbrooke Village
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Lewisham Gateway
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Lincoln Plaza25
Marine Wharf26
Marine Wharf East
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3 Merchant Square
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Mettle & Poise
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New Capital Quay
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One The Thames 31
Paynes & Borthwick
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Principal Tower33
Providence Tower
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Queens Wharf35
Rathbone Square
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The River Gardens
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Riverdale House
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Riverlight39
Royal Gateway40
Smithfield Square
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Sovereign Court
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St Dunstan’s Court
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St Mary at Hill
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190 Strand45
Stratford Central
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Stratosphere47
The Chilterns48
The Corniche49
The Lexington50
The Music Box
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The Ram Quarter
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The Saint Martins Lofts
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Two Fifty One
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Vista55
136-140 Wapping High Street 56
21 Wapping Lane
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Westbourne House
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Woodberry Down
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This plan has been produced for general guidance only and should not be relied upon as a statement or representation of fact. All liabilities
including negligence or otherwise for loss arising from the use of this plan and these particulars is excluded.
THE LONDON DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO
HOXTON, N1
20FOUR
20FOUR has everything and says everything about contemporary living, surrounded
by the vibrant buzz of Hoxton, its quirky streets, squares and endless array
of trend defying establishments - a mecca for nightlife.
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A stroll down to Old Street and you’re amid the pinstripes
and ties mingling with the extravagant fashions of the avantgarde, a little further into Shoreditch and you’re in the centre
of London’s new technology hub -‘tech city’, Europe’s answer
to Silicon Valley. Restaurants, eateries and gastro bars cram
every corner that isn’t a club, gallery, market or fashion house.
20FOUR is in the heartland of London style. Residents will be
little over 10 minutes’ walk from Old Street underground and
15 minutes from Hoxton overground.
The development comprises 24 luxurious studio, one, two
and three bedroom apartments, arranged from first to fourth
floors, with two lifts serving each floor. Access is via a stylish
entrance foyer on Parr Street, which also provides access to a
residents’ private landscaped courtyard to the rear.
• A collection of studios, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments
• Around 10 minutes’ walk from Old Street
underground station
• Private residents’ landscaped courtyard
• Secure cycle storage
• 999 year lease
• Completion estimated end of 2015/early 2016
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ALDGATE EAST, E1
ALDGATE PLACE
Comprising six buildings ranging from six to 25 storeys and including a four-star hotel,
Aldgate Place is a towering example of the contemporary and urban
quality that the East End of London is known for.
Aldgate Place is the destination where you can experience
both the life and the style of the City and East End. The
generous apartments all benefit from an influx of natural light
and views across the development landscaping or towards the
City, while a host of amenities on site cater to the demands of
the modern London lifestyle. A number of fantastic facilities,
both on site and in the local area, contribute to an unrivalled
sense of convenience at Aldgate Place, while a 24-hour
concierge service is on hand to make every day
more comfortable.
Most of the apartments benefit from a winter garden, terrace
or balcony perfect for enjoying the outdoors in the familiar
surroundings of your home. Additionally, apartments are
interspersed with large landscaped areas, including a public
open space, two further relaxing green spaces and a roof
terrace. Bordering the central communal spaces at ground
level will be a diverse selection of shops, bars and cafés
that reflect the independent and creative atmosphere that
pervades this ancient quarter. A gymnasium is planned to
open on site, allowing residents and their guests to unwind
or work up a sweat just moments from the doorstep.
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• 313 private units
• Parking available by separate negotiation
• 24 hour concierge
• Mixed use development
• Residents’ gardens and public open space
• Completion estimated from June 2016
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WESTMINSTER, SW1P
EIGHT ARTILLERY ROW
Eight Artillery Row is a building of enormous prestige and distinguished
elegance situated in the heart of Westminster.
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From the iconic architectural design, to the intricate finishes
in the apartments the effect is one of unparalleled quality in
an enviable London location close to Buckingham Palace and
Westminster, the home of British politics. A striking building,
redefined for the 21st Century. Inspired by the rich heritage
of the area found in the fine examples of historic buildings
nearby, the architecture is modern, classic and timeless.
From the detail of the windows, to the pattern of the
brickwork, and the design of the bespoke bronze panels, every
aspect has been carefully considered. The effect is stunning
and seamless, reflecting its historical surroundings and the
Westminster Cathedral Conservation area. Adorned with
bronze and black granite, the effect is mesmerising. A bespoke
steel staircase leading to the first floor features as a sculptural
piece, whilst just beyond the reception desk, the lift lobby is
finished in smoked oak panelling and custom timber flooring
creating a different mood.
• 22 private apartments
for pre-selected apartments
• Due for completion Autumn/Winter 2014
• 999 year lease
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• Prices from £1.835
SHOREDITCH, E1
AVANT GARDE
Set at the pinnacle of Avant-Garde Tower in the heart of trendy urban hotspot Shoreditch,
‘Apartment 148’ will offer everything you could possibly need.
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Avant-Garde is just a two minute walk from Shoreditch High
Street station and ten minutes from the centre of The City of
London and Liverpool Street. With work, trendy hotpots and
restaurants just moments away, you really can have it all. The
development itself features a Sainsbury’s Local, with Byron
Burger, Pizza Luxe and the London Cocktail Club all due to
open soon. Located on the 23rd & 24th floor of this unique
development, this two bedroom apartment is over 1,900sq ft
in size, with fantastic vistas of the Capital from all angles. The
southerly aspect of the apartment offers uninterrupted views
of The City of London and towards Canary Wharf. With large
private terrace, there is ample outdoor space to compliment
the high-end interior.
Designed and specified by award-winning interior designers
Honky, the apartment will feature a substantial living area
with its own bar, an open-plan kitchen/diner with designer
kitchen from London-based Urban Myth with Miele integrated
appliances. Bedrooms are decorated in warm neutral tones
and offer the perfect space to relax. On the top floor, the
master suite provides an opulent and sophisticated space
to unwind, with en-suite bathroom and substantial walk-in
wardrobe by Poliform.
• Large penthouse on 23rd and 24th floors
• Bespoke audio-visual system controlling sound
system, heating and cooling, blind and TV
• Stunning views of the Capital
• 999 year lease
• Ready for occupation
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DOCKLANDS, E14
BALTIMORE TOWER
The Tower has been designed by the world renowned architects Skidmore, Owings & Merrill,
to provide a visually stunning 45 storey tower that has a changing array of perceptual
effects as the sun moves around its curving form.
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The tower will have two lower levels which integrate within
the overall scheme providing valet parking and other planned
facilities for residents.
Each apartment style will exude a rich sense of prestige,
quality and understated luxury further heightened by the
cascades of natural light and space in each principal living
area. Specifications and finishes have been meticulously
selected to harmonise with each apartments’ subtly curved
form. The sky level restaurant is planned to have a highly
acclaimed and renowned brand operator to add the pinnacle
of exclusivity to Baltimore Tower. Residents will have full
access to this gastro experience whether for casual drinks
with friends or formal dining overlooking Canary Wharf’s
dramatic skyline.
• Luxurious suites and 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments
• Direct access to the exclusive ‘Club’ - the largest residential
gym, pool & leisure facility in London
• Residents’ private executive lounge & wide screen cinema
• Adjacent to Crossharbour DLR - Canary Wharf 6 mins
• 999 year lease
• Estimated completion early 2017
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• Prices from £630,000
NINE ELMS, SW8
BATTERSEA POWER STATION
One of the icons of London, Battersea Power Station occupies a 42 acre site (17 ha),
with 400 metres of South Bank frontage and direct views over Chelsea.
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The site has been master planned by the world renowned
architect Rafael Viñoly to deliver a large scale mixed use
development and received planning permission in August 2011
for over 3,900 residential units, 65,000 sq m of retail, food
and beverage, 160,000 sq m of offices together with hotels,
leisure and other ancillary uses.
The site has extensive existing transport connections at
Vauxhall, Battersea Park and Queenstown Road stations,
which will be further strengthened upon development of
the Northern Line Extension creating a new Zone 1 station
(Battersea Power Station). Utilising the unique draw of the
Power Station building which provides a canvas and backdrop
to the scheme where the development will create a new and
different tenant and occupier experience to become the new
prime quarter for London.
Phase 3 – Battersea Roof Gardens and Prospect Place
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A range of studios, 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments and
penthouses designed by award winning architects Sir
Norman Foster and Partners and Frank Gehry. Residents
lounges, gym and roof gardens.
General
• A full 24 hour concierge and security service for each
phase
•Underground parking available to selected apartments
• 999 year lease
• Marketing suite available to view by appointment
• Completion Q3 2018
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CITY ROAD, EC1V
CANALETTO
Situated by the water, Canaletto lies at the meeting place of four well-established
and attractive neighbourhoods, each with its own distinctive character.
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A location where you can enjoy the meandering water and walks
of the Regent’s Canal, the cool sophistication of Islington and
Shoreditch and the glamour and ceaseless energy of one of the
world’s great financial centres.Designed by Ben Van Berkel of
the internationally respected architecture practice UNStudios
and interiors by the world renowned designers Johnson Naylor
and Martin Goddard, Canaletto provides residents with truly
exceptional levels of both service and amenities.
A beautifully crafted residential tower of style and rare quality,
with intelligently detailed interiors; an exquisite collection
of studios, one, two, and three bedroom apartments all of
which benefit from either balconies or terraces. The emphasis
throughout is on taking care of every resident, with superb
24 hour concierge service, a stylish restaurant, the stunning
private Club Canaletto with its terrace in the sky, 24 floors
above London, a fabulous 15 metre swimming pool, spa and
gymnasium amongst much more. It is luxurious 21st century
living, Canaletto style.
• A collection of exquisite studios, 1, 2 & 3 bed
and penthouse apartments
• 24 hour concierge service
• Private Residents’ Club on 24th floor
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• Gym, spa and 15 metre swimming pool
• Underground car parking available
• 996 year lease
• Completion expected in late 2015
LIMEHOUSE, E14
CANARY GATEWAY
Canary Gateway comprises of two principal apartment blocks, Artisan Place and Bywater Square,
which together offer 160 luxurious suites, apartments, duplexes and penthouses.
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Both buildings front the Limehouse Canal - a quiet waterway
built in 1770 as a ‘shortcut’ to the Limehouse Basin and River
Thames. The development will feature a fully landscaped
courtyard within Bywater Square - while both the courtyard
gardens and public space between the buildings are planned
to have contemporary art sculptures designed to create
welcoming and social areas.
The overall development masterplan includes the
re-development and conversion of Sailmakers Listed
Warehouses adjacent to Artisan Place, an exciting scheme to
retain the warehouse’s original façade while creating fabulous
characteristic voids of space to become an opportunity for
hi-tech offices, media groups, galleries or bars and restaurants.
• Concierge desk and CCTV security
• Sought after canal side setting with fully lit canal path
• Communal roof gardens feature on both apartment
buildings
• 999 year lease
• Estimated completion Winter 2016
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CHISWICK, W4
CHISWICK POINT
Chiswick Point by Bellway is far more than just superbly appointed apartments in
a desirable west London suburb; it represents a unique residential opportunity.
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This is your chance to live overlooking a tranquil nature
reserve, adjacent to one of the country’s most dynamic
business parks, and also benefit from great commuter links to
the very heart of the capital. More than a new home; Chiswick
Point represents a new concept in London living.
Enjoy a more tranquil pace of life at Chiswick Point,
an exclusive collection of one, two and three bedroom
apartments and three bedroom penthouses in the leafy
London suburb of Chiswick. Whether travelling for business
or pleasure, exceptional road and rail links afford quick and
easy access to Central London and Heathrow Airport, while
these contemporary homes overlooking the Gunnersbury
Triangle Nature Reserve offer a haven of calm to return to
at the end of a hectic day.
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2 minutes from Chiswick Park tube station
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Residents concierge service
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A choice of local restaurants, cafes, bars and shops
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999 year lease
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Completion due Spring 2015
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Prices from £599,995
LEAMOUTH PENINSULA, E14
CITY ISLAND
City Island is a unique new riverside neighbourhood, a twelve acre
micro-Manhattan by London’s most exciting creative and commercial districts.
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Acting as a vital bridge between the business might of Canary
Wharf and the creative dynamism of East London, it will have
a unique identity that draws from the character of each. To live
here will be to join an exclusive club, while at the same time,
with its new public spaces, boutique shops and restaurants,
City Island will also be a new magnetic destination for London.
All of the Island’s residents are members of the exclusive
City Island Social Club. With membership comes access
to a range of elegantly designed private facilities. There’s
a clubhouse, concierge, a grocer’s shop, gymnasium, spa
and treatment rooms, a screening room, pools and gardens.
Designed with a warehouse aesthetic, generous open plan
living spaces and loft style features, City Island ’s apartments
offer timeless quality with an urban edge. The apartments
have been designed to offer a contemporary, spacious feel
that maximises the expansive views and allows each resident
to express their own vision for City Island life.
• One bedroom suites through to expansive penthouses
• City Island Social Club, concierge, grocer’s shop,
gymnasium, spa and treatment rooms
• Screening room, pools and gardens
• 999 year lease
• Completion anticipated in 2016
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FINSBURY PARK, N4
CITY NORTH
From its position in the centre of vibrant North London to its location on the edge of beautiful,
110-acre Finsbury Park, this award-winning development offers the very latest in 360° living.
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With incredible transport links – under 15 minutes by tube to
The City or West End that can be accessed right in the heart
of the development – this stylish residential and commercial
space provides the ultimate in local, park and city life.
Each building has been carefully designed to suit today’s
lifestyle. From studio apartments to penthouse suites; a
state-of-the-art fitness centre, multi-screen cinema, gourmet
restaurants, a supermarket and office space, City North is on
the cutting-edge of today’s developments. Each apartment
is designed to meet the demands of modern-day living.
From sun-drenched studios to panoramic penthouses; from
stunning park and city views to high-end finishes and features
throughout, City North defines 360º living at its very best.
• Studios, 1, 2, 3 4 bedroom and penthouse apartments
• 24-hour security and concierge providing services including
restaurant reservations and taxi scheduling
• Beautifully landscaped gardens and balconies and private
terraces with stunning vistas
• Residents’ only communal space – includes artist studios,
crèche facilities and yoga centre
• 999 year lease
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• Estimated completions from Autumn 2016
DOCKLANDS, E14
DOLLAR BAY
Introducing a stunning new jewel in the Capital’s prestigious financial district – Dollar Bay,
a glimpse into the bold and beautiful future of high-end residential tower living.
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Offering the very best in elegant open-plan design, this sleek
and stylish development provides uninterrupted views and
effortless indoor to outdoor living in the financial heart of
London. With the many attractions of Canary Wharf on its
doorstep, Dollar Bay is truly remarkable.
Designed by international award-winning Ian Simpson
Architects, Dollar Bay rises like two perfectly balanced
crystals from the water’s edge, the development’s stunning
glass façade reflecting the ever-changing light. Informed
by a strong, contemporary design concept, Dollar Bay is a
striking, iconic addition to Canary Wharf’s impressive skyline.
Each of the 111 apartments offers a magnificent water
view, either of the South Dock or the River Thames. These
uninterrupted vistas across London to east and west are
maximised by the angle and shape of Dollar Bay’s
distinctive ‘crystal’ structures. The result is simply
breathtaking.
• 111 private apartments overlooking Canary Wharf’s
financial district
• Every apartment benefits from a winter garden
• Residents’ garden and café
• Gym, residents’ lounge and bicycle storage
• Completion anticipated Q2/3 2017
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NINE ELMS, SW8
EMBASSY GARDENS
With the new US Embassy at its heart, Embassy Gardens comprises approximately 15 acres and is a key site
within the Vauxhall, Nine Elms, Battersea Opportunity Area the transformation of almost
200 hectares of central London real estate.
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Embassy Gardens will deliver up to 2,000 new homes plus
office and flexible work space, new leisure facilities, a 100
bed hotel and 130,000 ft²of retail, bar and restaurant space
including a new Waitrose supermarket. Phase two coming
soon.
• A selection of studios, 1, 2 & 3 beds as well as penthouse
apartments
• A full 24 hour concierge and security service
• The Eg:le Private Residents Club – fully fitted gym, 18m
indoor/outdoor swimming pool, steam & sauna, private
cinema, business centre, lounge bar and games room
• Valet parking service
• 999 year lease
• Completions from mid to late 2014
• Marketing suite and show apartment available to view
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HAMMERSMITH, W6
FULHAM REACH
Located on one of the most dramatic stretches of the River Thames,
this is London riverside living at its finest, just eight minutes by underground from
South Kensington and 11 minutes from Knightsbridge.
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In the heart of historic Fulham, with its varied sporting and
social scene, the residences at Fulham Reach are set in
beautifully landscaped gardens, next to a sweeping riverside
promenade. Residents can also enjoy the benefits of an
exclusive private members’ club, incorporating a health spa,
and a range of sporting and entertainment facilities. London
riverside living doesn’t get more sophisticated than this.
• A selection of large 3 bedroom luxury apartments
• Prestigious West London riverside location
• Residents’ private health & fitness centre with
swimming pool
• Wine room, snooker room & virtual golf
• 999 year lease
• Prices from £2,099,950
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STRATFORD, E20
GLASSHOUSE GARDENS
Glasshouse Gardens is part of The International Quarter, a joint venture between Lend Lease
and London & Continental Railways, within Stratford, E20 – London’s newest address.
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Stratford is London’s most exciting regeneration prospect,
having benefitted from over £12.5 billion of investment to
date.
The site itself will offer a total of 4 million sq ft of flexible
workspace, 313 new homes, 275,000 sq ft of hotel provision
and 52,000 sq ft of retail, childcare and community
facilities. Once complete it will form the gateway to
the Queen Elizabeth Park with many of the apartments
benefitting from stunning south westerly views over iconic
Olympic legacy landmarks towards the City and Canary
Wharf skylines.
Westfield Shopping Centre, Europe’s largest urban shopping
centre, is within a minute’s walk of Glasshouse Gardens and
houses everything from designer shops to buzzy restaurants
and cafés as well as the UK’s first super casino. And, with
the opening of Crossrail services to Stratford in 2019 and
excellent transport connections to Canary Wharf, central
London and beyond, Stratford London has it all.
• Selection of studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments
• Landscaped gardens
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• Residents gym & residents room
• Underground car parking
• 999 year lease
ALDGATE EAST, E1
GOODMAN’S FIELDS
Goodman’s Fields is a truly unique mixed use 7 acre development in the heart of the City
and ideally located for Canary Wharf, Docklands and the South Bank.
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Award winning architects Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands,
together with Townshend Landscape Architects have ensured
the highest quality design, architecture and landscaping as
well as maximising the green public space. The development
will comprise a selection of high quality studios, 1, 2 & 3
bedroom apartments and penthouses as well as retail and
commercial space, student accommodation and a hotel.
Residents will benefit from a 24-hour concierge, health centre,
pool, gym, cinema, business lounge and stunning landscaping
including a new public park and plaza.
Goodman’s Fields is located just north of Tower Bridge and
east of Aldgate and is adjacent to City Quarter and Sugar
House, previous Berkeley developments. There is an array of
local amenities on the doorstep and easy access on foot, by
taxi, tube or rail to local attractions such as London Bridge,
the Gherkin, St Katharine Docks, Spitalfields and Barbican.
Kingwood Gardens is the latest release of apartments to
launch at the landmark Goodman’s Fields development, rising
22 floors into the London skyline offering breath-taking views
of the surrounding area’s important landmarks.
• A collection of luxury studio, 1, 2, 3 bed apartments
and penthouses
• Secure underground parking
• Residents’ cinema, gym and pool facilities as
well as business lounge
• 999 year lease
• Completion from Spring 2015
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WESTMINSTER, SW1P
73 GREAT PETER STREET
73 Great Peter Street is an outstanding new development that effortlessly sits alongside
the famous landmarks of Westminster, in the heart of London.
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These new residences comprise a collection of luxury modern
apartments and exclusive stylish penthouses in Central
London’s most historic district, with a most enviable address,
whether as a remarkable new home or a sound investment.
As an ode to its surroundings, decorative brick panelling and
bronze coloured styled windows frame the setting for the 22
luxurious apartments and 2 penthouses, within 73 Great Peter
Street. Attention to detail abounds from the external finishes
through to the interiors, in an awe-inspiring definition of
luxury. Set over seven floors, this property development offers
magnificent views, new and old, of the capital, taking in the
likes of Big Ben, the London Eye, The Shard and Canary Wharf,
to name but a few.
• Stunning mix of studios, one, two and three bedroom
apartments and 4 bedrooms penthouses
• Concierge service, cycle store, storage facilities, a gym
and off street parking
• Minutes from Hyde Park, Green Park and Buckingham
Palace Gardens and St James’ Park and Westminster
underground stations
• 999 year lease
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• Completion due Spring 2015
GREENLAND DOCKS, SE8
GREENLAND PLACE
Greenland Place is a remarkable new development just minutes from the River Thames in Surrey Quays,
South East London. Greenland Place positions you moments from the historic Greenland Dock
and within easy reach of Canary Wharf, the City and the best of London.
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Just a few minutes’ walk from Surrey Quays station, it is
a collection of stylish, contemporary homes set within
attractive landscaped surroundings. Located in Zone 2, this
area is currently undergoing a major regeneration, bringing
many new shops and facilities, and its excellent transport
links and proximity to the City mean it’s the ideal location for
commuters. From Surrey Quays station, Bank station is just
13 minutes away by rail and tube and London Bridge only six
minutes away.
At Greenland Place you have a great selection of 1 bedroom
suites and 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments to choose from,
many offering you fabulous views of the London skyline.
Depending on which apartment you choose, you could enjoy
views of The Shard, Tower Bridge and the City or the towers
of Canary Wharf and the Thames from your own private
balcony or terrace, the perfect area for entertaining friends or
relaxing after a long day.
• Suites, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments coming soon
• Residents’ fitness suite
• 155 year leases
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KENSINGTON, W14
375 KENSINGTON HIGH STREET
Located in the heart of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,
one of London’s most prestigious neighbourhoods, 375 Kensington High Street
will offer a selection of luxurious 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments and penthouses.
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Each home will combine the finest quality materials with
the highest levels of design and the latest innovations in
technology to create the very best in modern city living.
Benefits for residents will include a beautifully landscaped
courtyard inspired by London’s traditional garden squares,
a private cinema, a luxurious leisure suite, which includes
a swimming pool, fitness studio with facilities for personal
training, sauna, spa, showers and changing rooms. A state-ofthe-art business suite, equipped with digital communications
technology will enable residents to conduct business with
global contacts at any time of day or night.
• Luxury 1, 2 & 3 bed apartments and penthouses
• 24 hour Harrods concierge and security service
• Residents’ swimming pool, fitness studio & business suite
• 999 year lease
• First phases ready for occupation
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KENSINGTON, W14
KENSINGTON ROW
Located in the heart of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Kensington Row offers luxuriously
appointed apartments and penthouses designed to furnish a truly aspirational lifestyle in the heart one
of the most sought after areas of the Capital.
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The combination of exclusive on site facilities, including 24
hour concierge service and leisure suite, and the proximity of
some of the world’s most iconic landmarks makes Kensington
Row a truly desirable London address.
• Prime Kensington location
• Prestigious new collection of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom
apartments and penthouses all with balcony or terrace
• Access to residents’ leisure suite with swimming pool,
spa and fitness studio
• Underground car parking (via separate negotiation)
• Zone 1 connections from High Street Kensington
Underground station
• Landscaped gardens
• 999 year lease
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KEW, TW4
KEW BRIDGE
A prime riverside West London location, adjacent to the fashionable village location of Strand
on the Green and the picturesque Kew Bridge by London’s leading developer St George,
is positioned on the north bank of the River Thames.
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Kew Bridge boasts convenient public transport with easy
access to London overground from Kew Bridge and one stop
to the underground at Richmond from Kew Gardens (1/3 mile
walking distance).
Kew Bridge is the epitome of sophisticated riverside living
in the 21st century. Set in a vibrant, public realm with a
European-style piazza, the mix of one, two and three bedroom
apartments and penthouses, make the most of their distinctive
locations on the banks of the River Thames.
• Selection of 2 & 3 bedroom apartments, duplexes
and penthouse apartments
• 24 hour concierge and residents’ gym
• Riverside bar
• Underground parking available
• Boutique retail shops/cafés
• Excellent transport links
• 999 year lease
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KEW, TW4
KEW BRIDGE WEST
Kew Bridge West is surrounded by a natural green environment with two of London’s greatest parkland settings,
Syon Park and Richmond Park, within close proximity. Kew Village, which is less than a five minute walk from
the development, is an area that retains a distinctive ‘London Village’ atmosphere, rich in history and tradition.
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In Kew Village you will find attractive boutiques, shops,
restaurants, and bistros along with beautiful riverside walks
along the north bank of the River Thames. The tranquil
setting of the surrounding area carries through into the
development, providing a traffic-free environment in
which residents can relax and enjoy. Designed with perfect
symmetry, seven apartment buildings radiate in a crescent
from this private, tranquil, enclosed space - the focal point
being the dynamic 15-storey tower.
Communal spaces within the development take their
inventive design cues from Kew Gardens while a tree-lined
boulevard and linear park running in parallel to Kew Bridge
Road allow pedestrian access towards nearby Kew Bridge
and Kew Bridge Station. A Concierge, estate manager,
residents’ private gym and underground car parking
complete the picture, creating the perfect place to live;
the best in contemporary London style in a unique natural
environment.
• A prestigious collection of luxury 1, 2 & 3 bedroom
apartments and penthouses
• Within a short walk of Kew Bridge station
• All apartments benefit from private balcony or terrace
• Gated parking available
• 999 year lease
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KIDBROOKE, SE3
KIDBROOKE VILLAGE
Kidbrooke Village is a completely new and vibrant London community, offering
an outstanding choice of quality, sustainable new homes and apartments by Berkeley.
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It is an exciting and challenging, £1 billion regeneration project,
one of the largest in Europe, and will transform the lives of all
who are connected with it.
As well as new homes, it offers parks, sports facilities,
shops, bars, restaurants, schools, healthcare and community
facilities, a hotel and a new transport interchange offering
rail connections to the City and West End, including London
Bridge in as little as fifteen minutes.
The many features of this phase include residents’ gym,
concierge service, underground parking, a supermarket,
doctors and dental surgery. It is also within easy walking
distance of Capital Plaza, where amongst other facilities, the
transport interchange is located.
• A selection of studios, 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments
and houses
• City Point overlooks Sutcliffe Park, with its 35 acres
of existing parkland and lake
• Security and concierge service
• Residents’ private gymnasium
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• 999 year lease
• First phase now complete
• Marketing suite with show apartment open daily
LEWISHAM, SE13
LEWISHAM GATEWAY
This striking 24-storey tower brings the best of contemporary living to South-East London.
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Portrait is the centrepiece of one of London’s most vibrant
regeneration projects, with exceptional transport links
to Canary Wharf, O2 Arena and London’s prestigious
universities. Comprising of studio, one, two and three
bedroom apartments, the development offers panoramic
views of the London skyline, the open spaces of Blackheath
and Greenwich and is situated next to one of London’s most
interconnecting transport hubs.
An exceptional riverside park open to residents and visitors
to Lewisham will provide green spaces and an area of
tranquility within the heart of the borough. Confluence
Place will open up the rivers Quaggy and Ravensbourne,
providing an attractive entrance to Lewisham. Confluence
Place will reduce road traffic in the centre of Lewisham
providing a safe, pedestrian friendly haven, whilst also
creating a cleaner environment for the residents of today,
and members of tomorrow’s community.
• Just 10 minutes travel time to London Bridge
and 18 minutes to Canary Wharf
• Close to parks of Blackheath, Dulwich and Royal Borough of Greenwich
• Excellent transport links - Zone 2 travel
• Located in a thriving established shopping region
• Within a few hundred metres of Land Security’s Lewisham Shopping Centre
• Panoramic views from the higher units
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DOCKLANDS, E14
LINCOLN PLAZA
Lincoln Plaza will become a striking new landmark on Canary Wharf’s iconic skyline.
Soaring elevations with spectacular views combine to create a development that will
be rightfully acclaimed as one of true architectural brilliance.
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The development has been designed to offer so much
more than just fabulous living space amid an array of
exclusive lifestyle facilities. Its very location will command
the ultimate attraction and status for Canary Wharf’s ever
expanding ‘high net worth’ corporate rental sector.
Lincoln Plaza is situated on Millharbour - a stone’s throw
from SouthQuay DLR, and little over 5 minutes’ walk into the
heart of CanaryWharf. Residents will be brilliantly placed for
the Capital’s most advanced transport infrastructure - fully
automated DLR, the Jubilee Line, Thames Clippers, City
Airport and the forthcoming Crossrail service.
• A selection of studio, 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments
• Excellent transportation links
• Luxury specification
• Exclusive facilities of a world class hotel
•22nd level roof garden terrace
• 999 year lease
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• Estimated completion early 2015
SURREY QUAYS, SE16
MARINE WHARF
At Surrey Quays, and only a short distance to Canary Wharf, Marine Wharf is taking life in London’s Docklands to a new level.
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Thanks to the winding course of the River Thames, Marine
Wharf enjoys a privileged location near the water’s edge.
With a wealth of transport options including the nearby
Jubilee Line at Canada Water, Thames Clippers riverboats
and a forthcoming Crossrail station at Canary Wharf, the
City, West End and Central London are only minutes away.
Residents will benefit from landscaped courtyards, a new
linear park on Grand Canal Avenue, a 24 hour concierge
service, a fitness studio with facilities for personal training,
a forthcoming convenience store and leisure facilities.
• Selection of luxury 1, 2, 3 & 4 bedroom apartments
• Landscaped courtyards
• Fitness studio
• 999 year lease
• Estimated completion from mid 2015
• Future phases launching in 2015
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SURREY QUAYS, SE16
MARINE WHARF EAST
Exclusive new 1, 2 & 3 bed apartments located minutes from London’s dynamic centres of global commerce
and finance, The City and Canary Wharf. Marine Wharf East is strategically located to maximise
on a corporate catchment that must surely be recognised as exceptional.
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The development comprises two principal apartment buildings
- Canary Point, the larger, offering 97 luxurious 1, 2 & 3
bedroom apartments, and Harbourside, with 66 similar style
apartments. The development will have a central communal
Home Zone, providing access from Plough Way linking
through to Carteret Way with both blocks designed around
landscaped courtyards. The apartments are arranged from
lower ground to seventh floor in Canary Point and ground to
fourth level in Harbourside. The development will also provide
secure lower ground car parking within each block.
Each apartment is finished and equipped to Galliard Homes’
premier specifications, including rustic oak engineered timber
flooring and Smeg kitchen appliances. Large format ceramic
wall and floor tiling, oak lined mirrored alcoves and feature
downlighting complete each luxurious bathroom at Marine
Wharf East and many apartments with panoramic views
towards Canary Wharf, the River Thames and South Dock
Marina.
• Choice of exclusive 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartment styles
• Two communal landscaped courtyard gardens
• All apartments with private terrace, balcony or roof terrace
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• Green roof ecological sustainability to both apartment
blocks
• Soft and hard landscaped Home Zone division integrating
apartment blocks and communal access
PADDINGTON, W2
3 MERCHANT SQUARE
3 Merchant Square is the next exciting residential phase within the newly regenerated Paddington Basin.
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With its stunning waterside position and landscaped garden
square at its heart, Merchant Square is a vibrant mix of shops,
restaurants, business space and apartments located a short
walk away from the bustle of the West End. Paddington
Station, Oxford Street, Marble Arch and Hyde Park are all
within easy walking distance offering access to Central London
and numerous transport connections.
3 Merchant Square is an inspiring collection of 159 one, two
and three bedroom apartments and penthouses, many with
canal-side balconies and waterside views. Luxury architect
designed interiors offer carefully considered and flexible living
spaces to enrich the way you want to live. The specification
has been well thought through, with decadent touches such as
large dressing areas, bespoke breakfast bars and cabinets. The
development also offers a 24 hour concierge service, private
garden terrace, residents’ lounge and business room.
• Stylish 2, 3 & 4 bedroom and penthouse/duplex
apartments
• 24 hour security and concierge service
• Most apartments with balcony or terrace
• Residents’ garden terrace
• 999 year lease from March 1995
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HACKNEY, E2
METTLE & POISE
Possessing a strikingly ornate frontage and rich legacy dating back to the 1800s, Mettle & Poise is a collection
of suites, one, two and three bedroom apartments and penthouses woven into the fabric of Hackney Road.
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The striking façade of Mettle & Poise will remain relatively
unchanged from its previous life, in order to retain the charm
and character so many have fallen in love with. Beyond the
walls sit sympathetic buildings with living spaces designed to
reflect the aesthetics of the grand façade, while also providing
the comforts and convenience you would expect from a
modern London apartment.
To the south and west of the site are the fashionable areas
of Hoxton and Shoreditch, which offer a wide variety of
specialist, independent stores and boutiques, alongside a wide
range of bars, restaurants, pubs and night clubs. Haggerston
Park, which the majority of apartments will enjoy westerly
views over, includes such facilities as all-weather football
pitches, tennis courts, athletics track, BMX track and changing
facilities, alongside formal an informal gardens and open
space.
• A collection of suites, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments
and penthouses
• Located between Cambridge Heath station and Hoxton
Overground (10 minutes)
• Completions from Winter 2016
• Car parking available to selected apartments only
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GREENWICH, SE10
NEW CAPITAL QUAY
New Capital Quay commands one of the most dramatic riverside locations in London.
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The development will be a striking new landmark in the
overall regeneration of historical Greenwich – already a highly
desirable residential borough, and one of only four world
heritage sites in the Capital.
With river frontage to three sides, New Capital Quay is
widely anticipated to gain the status of ‘the most exclusive
new waterside village’ anywhere along the Thames. New
Capital Quay will be a spectacular combination of brilliant
architecture, breathtaking views and sophisticated living
spaces.
• A choice of duplex townhouses and 1, 2 & 3 bedroom
apartments
• Majority with balcony or terrace
• All with use of central concierge, and benefiting from
CCTV monitoring
• Secure underground parking available
• 999 year lease
• First phases ready for occupation
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HOLBORN, WC2
ONE THE THAMES
An exceptional collection of apartments and penthouses situated at the epicentre
of London’s cultural and creative heart.
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Where the River Thames meets Covent Garden and The Strand
— a historic thoroughfare and Royal processional route, once
lined with the palaces of Dukes, Bishops and Royalty. One The
Thames is a rare prime central London riverfront development
on the north bank of the River Thames, offering a unique
range of lifestyle options and unrivalled views recognisable
across the world.
One The Thames is literally at the centre of everything London
has to offer. From the theatre district to cultural highlights
like Somerset House and the National Gallery; historic
landmarks such as St Paul’s Cathedral and Buckingham Palace;
entertainment and retail, from Covent Garden to Bond Street;
the centre of the legal establishment and internationally
acclaimed centres of education; the gardens and river walks
along the embankment, to the Royal Parks of St James’s and
Green Park. This is one of the finest riverside locations in the
heart of London.
• An exceptional collection of apartments and penthouses
• 24 hour concierge services
• Swimming pool and fitness suite
• Gallery/events room
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• Underground parking
• 999 year leases
• 10 year build guarantee
• Price on application
GREENWICH, SE8
PAYNES & BORTHWICK
Paynes & Borthwick is a riverside development providing 257 highly specified
one, two and three bedroom apartments in a comprehensively landscaped setting.
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The development includes sensitively restored listed buildings,
a landmark residential tower, art galleries, private gardens,
underground car parking, restaurant and 38,000 sq ft of
commercial and retail space.
An elegant simplicity of design in the development takes
its cue from the classic lines of the retail buildings, the
importance of the riverside location, and the need for beauty,
efficiency and environmental sustainability. The riverside
around Deptford and the Greenwich Peninsula has come
into its own as a prime residential destination and also a
location with immediate access to London’s wider transport
infrastructure.
• 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments, duplexes and penthouses
• Concierge with 24 hour security
• Secure underground parking
• 125 year lease
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BISHOPSGATE, EC2
PRINCIPAL TOWER
London’s skyline welcomes its most desirable arrival – Principal Tower. Joining the Gherkin, Tower 42,
the Cheesegrater and the Walkie-Talkie, Principal Tower is poised to become a global icon in its own right.
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Designed outside and in by Foster + Partners, this exquisite
new residence combines innovative design and creative flair,
reflecting the unique character of this Shoreditch/City location.
With breathtaking views over London and unbeatable amenities,
Principal Tower brings depth and meaning to luxury living. The
development sits comprehensively planned mixed-use scheme,
including a 600,000 sq. ft. 16-storey commercial building;
20,000 sq. ft. of retail facilities including refined boutiques,
smart cafés, lively bars and gourmet eateries.
All interiors are designed by Foster + Partners’ own in-house
interiors practice in collaboration with LIV Interiors to seamlessly
blend with the architecture. A cool palette, carefully considered
detailing and the very best materials combine to create serenely
elegant spaces. The spectacular views are an integral part of the
apartments – epic vistas of an epic skyline.
• A half-acre public piazza beautifully landscaped by Townsend
• Residents’ gym, swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi
and steam room
• Residents’ lounge/bar and screening room
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• Right to park available to selected apartments
• 981 year leases
• Completions from 3 years from the building start date,
which is estimated to begin in Q1 2015
DOCKLANDS, E14
PROVIDENCE TOWER
Designed by international architects Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, Providence Tower is the final building
on the successful New Providence Wharf estate, a high-end residential community conveniently located to
neighbouring Canary Wharf, which along with the City of London, forms the world’s top financial centre.
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Standing at 43 storeys tall, Providence Tower’s meticulously
designed apartments will have panoramic views across
London, as well as outstanding interior finishes. Residents will
also enjoy the use of the Skylounge and Skyterrace located at
the highest point of the tower, which will serve as a place for
quiet relaxation as well as a hospitality suite for private events.
• Luxury premier riverview apartments now launched
• Valet parking
• New Providence Wharf athletics club - boxing ring, 25m
swimming pool with steam, sauna and hydro areas
• Business centre with office and meeting facilities
• 999 year lease
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HAMMERSMITH, W6
QUEENS WHARF
Queen’s Wharf offers the rare opportunity to live on one of these stretches of the river,
outstanding apartments in an extraordinary location.
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Queen’s Wharf, a stunning new development, is located on
the ‘Surrey Bend’ of the River Thames where it flows under
Grade II listed Hammersmith Bridge – a place made famous
by the defining role it has played in the world renowned
Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race since 1836. The 165 individual
residences at Queen’s Wharf, ranging in size from studio to
three bedrooms, have been carefully designed to maximize
the panoramas of the river bend and to embody the best of
British design.
The Queen’s Wharf development will also house the worldfamous Riverside Studios and its proximity to the hearts of
Fulham and Chelsea will give it an undertone of sophisticated
creativity. Every panel of glass and layer of brickwork
elegantly follows the gentle curve of the building, creating a
central landscaped podium garden for residents to enjoy in
private. The amenities are rich and diverse, including a 24hour dedicated concierge, a rooftop terrace with sweeping
views for residents use only, a restaurant, café, bar and an
independent theatre and cinema managed by world-famous
Riverside Studios at lower ground floor level.
• Dedicated 24-hour concierge
• Rooftop terrace
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• Landscaped podium gardens over three levels
• Car parking spaces available for purchase
• Theatre, cinema and performance arts at Riverside Studios
• Cafe, restaurant and bar at ground level
FITZROVIA, W1T
RATHBONE SQUARE
Rathbone Square offers something unique: the prestige of a public square by day which turns
into a private garden in the evening, offering spacious green living right in the heart of the Capital.
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Rathbone Square is a development with a distinct sense of
integrity and place, sympathetically stitched into the fabric
of Fitzrovia. With its unrivalled location, it offers residents
the rare opportunity not just to live in London’s West End,
but to feel connected to its very heart – the vibrant world of
Innermost London.
A three minute walk to Tottenham Court Road station which
will offer Crossrail services from 2018 and six minutes from
Oxford Circus tube station the development couldn’t be
more centrally located. Rathbone Square offers a collection
of studios, one, two, three and four bedroom apartments,
penthouses and the stunning Rathbone Collection of
apartments. Each one is meticulously designed to be
beautiful to look at and a joy to live in.
• 142 private apartments
• Penthouse collection offering enhanced specification and
expansive terraces
• Residents’ lounge, screening room, residents’ gym, private
swimming pool and secluded garden
• Wine storage room
• 999 year leases
• Estimated completion Q1 2017
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GREENWICH, SE10
THE RIVER GARDENS
The River Gardens at Royal Greenwich is a vibrant new quarter
stretching 300metres along the banks of the Thames.
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It is ideally positioned, adjacent to historic Greenwich Village
and close to the world renowned O2 Arena, with panoramic
views across the river to Canary Wharf, and the City of
London. It is designed around four beautifully landscaped
garden squares within a 12 acre site, the contemporary
architecture features apartments of exceptional scale and
interiors of high specification. All this, combined with
excellent leisure facilities and transport and communication
links, makes The River Gardens a very special place to live and
a prime investment opportunity.
The River Gardens by award winning architects Squire
& Partners is a collection of contemporary buildings
featuring cutting-edge design, positioned to maximise the
views and natural light. ‘Granite Apartments’ is the latest
building available, comprising 131 1, 2, and 3 bedroom luxury
apartments all with exceptional space. At Granite Apartments,
every interior is sensitively considered and designed to create
sophisticated, contemporary living. Quality of materials
and light, create an impressive sense of arrival. Beautifully
proportioned lobbies and corridors continue the theme of
meticulous detailing and rich finishes.
• Car parking available on specific units only
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• Concierge, residents’ amenities to include spa, gym
and 15m pool
• 6 acre landscaped setting with 305m of river frontage
and 4 waterside garden squares
• A selection of 1, 2, 3 bedroom apartments and penthouses
LEWISHAM, SE13
RIVERDALE HOUSE
Exclusive new apartments within a major regeneration zone 8 minutes from London Bridge and 18 minutes
from the heart of Canary Wharf Riverdale House occupies a strategic location in the heart of the town centre,
opposite Lewisham’s showcase Shopping Mall and Boutique Hall.
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Residents will be approximately 5 minutes’ walk from the
town’s major transport interchange, served by South Eastern
rail services, the DLR, London buses and National Express
Coaches.
Not only does Lewisham connect direct to London Bridge
Quarter, but inter-connects to all of the Capital’s principal
transport hubs, including Crossrail services from Canary
Wharf scheduled for 2018. With West End shopping less than
25 minutes from Lewisham, residents at Riverdale House will
enjoy excellent accessibility to central London and its endless
array of exhilarating experiences, entertainment and culture.
For travelling further afield, London City Airport will be around
35 minutes on the DLR.
Riverdale House comprises of 137 apartments with the
majority being stylish studios. Many apartments will enjoy
pleasant views across the surrounding green parkland and
development frontage, while all are finished and fitted to
Galliard Homes exacting specifications.
• Luxury studios, 1 and 2 bedroom style apartments
• Limited parking subject to availability
• Within 5 minutes’ walk of Lewisham Gateway
redevelopment and regeneration zone
• Landscaped communal roof gardens
• Daytime concierge and porterage
• 999 year leases
• Completion from Autumn 2015
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NINE ELMS, SW8
RIVERLIGHT
On the riverfront, in the first phase of one of the UK’s largest and most exciting regeneration areas,
in the heart of Central London, Riverlight offers an exclusive opportunity to acquire a residential property
in this extraordinary new district, Nine Elms.
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An architectural classic of the future, created by worldrenowned architects Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners. Six
modern and elegant pavilions specifically designed to
maximise the sunlight within and optimise the views out.
All apartments have private terraces or balconies, creating
a genuinely integrated inside and outside living space.
Landscaped gardens offer riverfront walks, bars and
restaurants - al fresco spaces to relax in and enjoy. A range
of shops, a crèche and a hotel add even more choice.
An exclusive residents’ clubhouse offers a unique ‘third space’
between home and work in which to socialise, exercise, and be
entertained - from a private screening room to virtual golf club
lounge to pool, gym and spa.
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A selection of 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments
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Exclusive residents’ clubhouse with pool and gym
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All apartments have balcony or terrace
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Landscaped gardens
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999 year lease
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Phase 1 & 2 ready for occupation
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ROYAL DOCKS, E16
ROYAL GATEWAY
A brand new all private development of exclusive apartments and penthouses
central to London’s most prolific regeneration masterplan.
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Residents at Royal Gateway will be within 5 minutes’ walk
of Canning Town transport hub and 3 minutes on the DLR
from Crossrail services at Custom House. Central to the
development will be a thriving market style pedestrianised
walkway, creating a vibrant new atmosphere for the
community.
Exceptional architecture designed to create a striking new
landmark for luxury living - forming a new gateway to the
Royal Docks. Five stunning apartment blocks offering a
choice of studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments and
two and three bedroom duplex penthouses, all with Galliard
Homes’ premier specifications and latest highly specified
finishes. Complete with concierge, podium landscaped
courtyards, communal roof gardens, availability for parking
and fabulous panoramic views, Royal Gateway will provide an
exceptional and truly exclusive lifestyle.
• All private apartment blocks with a choice of studios, 1, 2
and 3 bedroom apartments and 2 and 3 bedroom duplex
penthouses
• Secure parking available by separate negotiation
• Communal roof gardens and panoramic views from upper
levels
• Central market style pedestrianised walkway
• Completion anticipated Autumn 2016
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HORNSEY, N8
SMITHFIELD SQUARE
A unique collection of luxury suites, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments by award-winning developer St James.
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Welcome to Smithfield Square: a unique collection of luxury
suites, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments in Hornsey, London N8
by award-winning developer St James. Nestled between
the charming London villages of Crouch End, Highgate and
Muswell Hill with views of Alexandra Palace, the development
offers excellent transport links taking you to Central London in
just 14 minutes. Smithfield Square offers the perfect blend of
London living.
Smithfield Square is set to become a new hub for the
neighbourhood with its extensive public open spaces,
contemporary buildings and new Sainsbury’s store. Residents
will benefit from a concierge service, fully equipped gym,
private landscaped courtyard garden, communal roof terrace
and the option to purchase gated underground parking.
Smithfield Square benefits from multiple public transport
links as well as an extensive road network. After only a short
journey you can indulge in all that the heart of London has
to offer or choose to enjoy the more relaxed surroundings of
Hampstead Heath and Primrose Hill.
• Luxury suite, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments
• Excellent transport links to Central London
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• Concierge, gym, landscaped gardens and communal
roof terrace
• Completions from Q4 2017
• Launching January 2015
HAMMERSMITH, W6
SOVEREIGN COURT
Sovereign Court lies in the Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, to the west of Central London.
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One of the smaller London boroughs, Hammersmith is a
dynamic and rapidly-developing area, with a thriving business
community and a rich cultural life. Sitting on the north banks
of the Thames, Hammersmith is an established West London
entertainment hub. The Hammersmith Apollo and Lyric
Hammersmith attract acts and visitors from around the world,
whilst the myriad restaurants showcase cuisine on a global
scale.
Sovereign Court has been designed to complement its
surroundings, using materials and detailing cues to create
an exterior that’s sympathetic yet distinctive, contemporary
yet respectful of the area’s heritage. The result is a building
that’s immediately an integral part of the W6 landscape, with
an authentic sense of place and belonging. The interiors
at Sovereign Court have been created by award-winning
designers with a focus on natural materials whose tones and
textures create an enduring beauty. In the kitchens a range
of different finishes are available, featuring oak units and
polished marble worktops. They are also fitted out to a high
specification, with Siemens appliances, whilst Penthouses
feature Miele appliances.
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Private residents’ gym and concierge
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Three bedroom apartments and penthouses remain
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Right to park available to purchase for units over £1m
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999 year lease
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Estimated completion for the whole development
Winter 2018
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Prices from £2,199,950
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HOLBORN, EC4A
ST DUNSTAN’S COURT
St Dunstan’s Court is a prestigious and exclusive development ideally situated
between Covent Garden and The City of London.
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The development offers residents the unrivalled serenity of the
private landscaped gardens and stunning views of the famous
Grade II listed Maughan Library, which was designed by Sir
James Pennethorne and constructed in 1851.
Located at the start of the Strand on Fetter Lane, St
Dunstan’s is ideally situated for anybody working in the City
or central London as well as students attending the adjacent
universities or just those seeking a tranquil and stunning living
environment close to the hustle and bustle of the West End.
St Dunstan’s Court is an exclusive single phase development
which comprises one and two bedroom apartments and
penthouses. The building will offer 24 hour concierge,
residents’ lounge and library, business meeting rooms
and access to the private residents ‘gardens.
• Selection of luxury 1 & 2 bedroom apartments and
penthouses
• Stunning landscaped gardens
• Views of the Grade II listed Maughan library
• Private residents’ lounge and library
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THE CITY OF LONDON, EC3
ST MARY AT HILL
A select and prestigious development comprising of 10 interior designed one and two bedroom apartments,
finished to bespoke, highly refined specifications, located in the heart of the City of London.
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St Mary at Hill lies within Eastcheap Conservation Area,
nestled amid outstanding listed architecture, moments from
The Capital’s financial powerhouses and 10 minutes walk
from the Bank of England and Royal Exchange. Five minutes
walk from Zone 1 tube connections at Monument, interlinking
directly to Bank and the DLR.
Highly refined specifications throughout including comfort
cooling specified to each apartment, retained architectural
detailing and historic features, opulent interior designed
entrance foyer, lifts to each apartment level and extra ceiling
heights to selected apartments. Arranged from lower ground
to fourth floor, each individual apartment style has been
meticulously designed and specified by one of London’s
leading interior design specialists, LKS Design & Development.
Taken from initial concept to completion, each apartment will
provide bespoke and highly contemporary living space within
a sensitively retained classical façade.
• Minutes from Monument tube station and 10 minutes
walk from the Bank of England
• Boutique development of only ten 1 and 2 bedroom
apartments
• 999 year lease
• Completion due Spring 2015
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HOLBORN, WC2
190 STRAND
190 Strand is a luxurious new development of suites, apartments and penthouses in an area of central London
internationally acknowledged as the Capital’s theatre, nightlife, shopping and cultural heartland,
with international embassies, law courts and the River Thames close by.
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The stone, glass and laser-cut metal filigree façade of 190
Strand marks out a distinctive new presence in this historic
location, overlooking Sir Christopher Wren’s Grade 1-listed St
Clement Danes church, and flanked by the Courtauld Gallery,
Somerset House and two of the world’s finest universities
- King’s College and the London School of Economics and
Political Science.
This is a world-class address, closely linked to the richest
aspects of London’s long heritage, from the aristocratic
palaces and mansions that for centuries lined Strand, to
the grand hotels and restaurants that continue to make
London an international destination.
• A selection of 2 & 3 bedroom apartments
• A full 24 hour concierge and security service
• Fully fitted spa, gym and swimming pool, private cinema
• and business suite
• Secure underground parking service
• 999 year lease
• Completions from mid 2016
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STRATFORD, E15
STRATFORD CENTRAL
Set in the heart of this vibrant and emerging London destination, Stratford Central will offer luxurious living
across a range of suites, one, two and three bedroom apartments and penthouses.
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A stylish reception area plays host to your 24 hour
concierge, available to serve your every need, and a state
of the art residents’ gymnasium. Interiors will be highly
specified and include stylish kitchens with fully integrated
appliances as standard, contemporary bathrooms with
bespoke cabinetry and all apartments feature underfloor heating throughout. All apartments will feature a
view of the Capital, be it of Stratford, The City or Canary
Wharf, highlighting the fantastic central location of the
development.
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2 minute walk to Westfield Shopping Centre, casino
and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
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1 minute walk to Stratford Station (from January 2016
will become part of Zone 2) with direct connections to
The City (8 minutes), Canary Wharf (9 minutes) & the
West End (17 minutes)
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Stratford will be served by the new Crossrail line from
2018
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A collection of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom luxury apartments
and penthouses with outstanding specification, most
with private outdoor space
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24 hour concierge services and private residents’
gymnasium
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999 year lease
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Estimated completions from Autumn 2017
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95% already sold
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STRATFORD, E15
STRATOSPHERE
This striking 36-storey tower with adjoining 10 storey element, is set in the
heart of Stratford overlooking the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and
Westfield Stratford City, towards the City of London and Canary Wharf.
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With a mere two minute walk to Stratford station and with
numbers fast approaching 200 trains per hour, Stratford is one
of the most well-connected transport hubs in London. With
direct connections to The City (8 mins), Canary Wharf (10
mins) and the West End (20 mins) the whole of the Capital is
in easy reach. With the arrival of Crossrail from 2018, Stratford
will gain an even higher profile with connections to Heathrow
in 42 minutes. Westfield Shopping Centre, with its magnitude
of shops and dining facilities as well as casino, bowling alley
and cinema is just a two minute walk from Stratford Central.
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and the sporting facilities that
have been left as part of the Olympic legacy including the
Aquatics Centre, Velopark and Copper Box are all within easy
reach.
Inside Stratosphere you will be greeted by a 24 hour concierge
set within a stylish ground floor reception area. Located at
the pinnacle of the tower is a private gymnasium for use
by the residents in addition to a Wi-Fi lounge and terrace.
Apartments themselves will offer outstanding specification
including kitchens with stone worktops and integrated
appliances, bespoke cabinetry to bathrooms and flooring
throughout.
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• 1 minute walk to Stratford Station (from January 2016 will
become part of Zone 2) with direct connections to The
City (8 minutes), Canary Wharf (9 minutes) & the West End
(17 minutes)
• Stratford will be served by the new Crossrail line from 2018
• Private gym, 24 hour concierge service, Wi-Fi lounge and
terrace
• 999 year leasehold
• First completions from Spring 2017
MARYLEBONE, W1
THE CHILTERNS
With its green and luscious wide open space, mature trees and manicured gardens,
The Chilterns is a side to London that is as surprising as it is relaxing.
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Just five minutes away is Regent’s Park which includes 410
acres of gardens, lakes, an open air theatre, cafés, tennis
courts and the world-renowned London Zoo. And if The
Chilterns isn’t green enough, then simply turn to south east
corner of Marylebone. Hyde Park connects Marylebone with
Knightsbridge and is less than a 30 minute tree-lined walk to
Harrods and Harvey Nichols.
The Chilterns consists of 44 luxury apartments which offer
a standard of living that is second to none in the area. Each
apartment provides a living space on an unprecedented
scale for this classic part of London and in a style that is
simply breathtaking. The highest technical specifications
coupled with the finest examples of progressive interiors from
world-renowned designer Rabih Hage provide a seamless
blend of comfort and innovation. The building offers secure
underground parking, a gym and spa facility and a concierge
service which is on call 24 hours a day. Perhaps most
tempting, residents of each apartment have an opportunity
to own a basement wine cellar.
• Concierge, Underground Parking, Gym, Cinema Room, Spa
Room, Sauna/Steam Room, Wine Storage & Storage (by
separate negotiation)
• Integrated Home Automation system
• 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, duplexes and penthouses
• 999 year lease
• Estimated completion Winter 2015
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ALBERT EMBANKMENT, SE1
THE CORNICHE
From an exclusive address on the south side of the River Thames, The Corniche offers
a rare window into one of the most cosmopolitan capitals in the world.
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Panoramic views over the most important stretch of the
river take in every silhouette of the London skyline, from
the magnificent Houses of Parliament to the round pods of
the London Eye. Below, a slender path winds towards the
South Bank, London’s world famous riverside ribbon of art
and culture. The Corniche is a new landmark on the River
Thames – a building to look at and look out from, a sea of
curves that mirror those of the river below. World-renowned
architectural practice Foster + Partners brings a genuinely
global perspective to The Corniche, and the resulting design
presents a bold and confident vision of the future.
Interior design flows seamlessly from the exterior, converting
the building’s elliptical character into curved forms and
uninterrupted floor-to-ceiling glazing. Texture, grandeur and
space define the interior, which marries art deco heritage
with a distinctly modern sensibility. The colour palette is
refined, the mood uplifting. The Corniche celebrates ease
and recreation with a wealth of luxury amenities, including an
infinity pool, spa, private screening room and club lounge with
terrace. In so doing, it offers the chance to experience luxury
at its best, giving a welcome preview of life ahead of the curve.
• Two river facing towers with views of the Houses of
Parliament
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• Extensive residents facilities including pool, gym,
cinema and bar club lounge
• Residents lounge bar on 19th floor
GOLDERS GREEN, NW11
THE LEXINGTON
The Lexington is a stunning collection of carefully crafted homes in North West London.
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Light and airy, spacious and smart; these boutique apartments
and houses have been designed by renowned award-winning
architects to evoke the urban chic of New York’s Upper East
Side. With individual and communal outdoor spaces, private
gym (subject to planning), secure underground parking and
hotel style concierge service, The Lexington delivers city living
at its very best.
Residents of The Lexington will find themselves well placed
to enjoy the very best that London has to offer – whether it’s
the bustle of central London or the tranquillity of Hampstead
Heath. They will follow a host of noteworthy intellectual,
political and literary figures from Britain’s past and present
who have chosen this particular part of London as their home.
Hampstead Heath, London’s largest parkland is right on the
doorstep with its open air swimming ponds, tennis courts and
regular summer lakeside concerts on the slopes by Kenwood
House.
• A selection of mews houses remain
• Concierge and landscaped gardens
• Each unit comes with an underground parking space
• Majority with balcony or private terrace
• 999 year lease
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SOUTHWARK, SE1
THE MUSIC BOX
Developed by Taylor Wimpey Central London, The Music Box is a stunning
and iconic development in the core of London’s cultural centre.
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Whilst the surrounding area is vibrant and rich in architecture,
the development is also within touching distance of significant
landmarks including the Southbank, Tate Modern, the Shard,
the Old Vic and the Royal Festival Hall ensuring that residents
will find themselves well placed to enjoy the best that London
has to offer.
The architecturally striking development will comprise a
selection of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, all intricately
designed to ensure that purchasers benefit from the pinnacle
of modern, boutique style living. Floor to ceiling windows
provide an abundance of natural light into each apartment and
help maximise the spectacular views of Westminster to the
west, St Pauls and the City to the north and the Shard to the
east.
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A selection of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments
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24 hour Concierge
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250 year lease
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Completion due Q1/Q2 2016
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Located in the core of London’s cultural centre
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WANDSWORTH, SW18
THE RAM QUARTER
Welcome to The Ram Quarter at Wandsworth. An exciting new residential and retail quarter,
combining contemporary living with iconic heritage at the historic Young’s brewery site.
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Six impressive new buildings form Phase One of London’s
most exciting new development. Residents will benefit from
shared gardens, views of the river Wandle, and dining and
shopping on their doorstep. Stylish new apartments overlook
The Ram Quarter’s dynamic public realm, with its mix of
bustling cafés, shops, bars and historic listed buildings.
With its green spaces and riverside parks, Wandsworth is
one of London’s most sought-after boroughs. Explore the
fashionable boutiques and taste delights in the artisan cafés of
Wandsworth Town. Or take advantage of the superb transport
connections that whisk you to the heart of London in minutes.
With excellent transport links to central London, the city’s
culture and vibrancy is on the doorstep. The capital’s major
airports are also easily accessible from Wandsworth Town
and Clapham Junction.
• Studios, 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments
• Car parking available for selected apartments
• 999 year lease
• Residents’ gardens
• Most apartments with private balconies
• Completions from Winter 2017
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SOHO, WC2
THE SAINT MARTINS LOFTS
Set in the heart of trendy Soho, The Saint Martins Lofts will provide thirteen exclusive
loft style apartments in the former Central Saint Martins School of Art.
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The lofts are positioned on the top four floors of this iconic
building with magnificent views south towards the Houses
of Parliament and over Soho. The lower floors will be
occupied by the world famous bookseller, Foyles, winner of
National Bookseller of the Year in 2008, 2010 and 2012.
Each of the thirteen apartments will have its own distinctive
style with a choice of duplexes with stunning double
height original style windows, lateral apartments with large
terraces and two penthouses with commanding views over
London. Each apartment is very generously proportioned
and designed with the highest quality interiors.
• Only one large duplex apartment
and a penthouse remain
• Located in the landmark former Central St Martins
School of Art
• Double height spaces
• Located in buzzing Soho next to the future Tottenham
Court Road Crossrail station
• 999 year lease
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SOUTHWARK, SE1
TWO FIFTY ONE
A stunningly elegant 41-storey residential tower, Two Fifty One is in a Zone
One Central London location between Vauxhall Bridge and Tower Bridge.
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Just minutes from Westminster, the West End and the City,
Two Fifty One is also close to the South Bank, benefiting from
superb transport connections to central London plus major
national and international transport hubs. Located where
Southwark Bridge Road and Newington Causeway meet, Two
Fifty One will be one of the most striking developments in
Southwark.
Two Fifty One’s Zone One Southwark location places it in the
heart of the capital – with no less than nine bridges connecting
the borough to central London, including the new CS7 cycle
super-highway, linking Southwark Bridge Road to Kings Cross.
Just minutes from Westminster, the West End and the City,
Two Fifty One is near the South Bank’s Royal Festival Hall,
National Theatre, Tate Modern, and Shakespeare’s Globe. The
Shard and Borough Market are also within walking distance.
• Fantastic Zone One location
• 24-hour staffed reception and security
• Concierge services
• Cinema club
• Get Connected Lounge
• Residents’ gym/health suite
• Residents’ entertaining space
• Contemporary restaurant
• Cafe-bar on ground floor of adjoining commercial building
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NINE ELMS, SW8
VISTA
Just a stone’s throw from the River Thames and only minutes from fashionable Chelsea,
with far reaching views over leafy Battersea Park, Vista is an outstanding new development.
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The perfect choice for contemporary London living. From
inside to outside, the glass fronted balconies, terraces or
patios at Vista form an integral part of the living space.
Green surroundings with outdoor spaces designed to open
up a whole new perspective on the world beyond.
Making a strong statement with outstanding architecture
and superb design, Vista stands out as a new landmark
development setting unrivalled standards for contemporary
living in a prominent and significant area of London. An
enviable location, perfectly placed to enjoy the superb
amenities in the local area and to take advantage of the
many benefits that the Capital has to offer. The cascading
exterior of the buildings creates a superb feeling of space
and light in the apartments while providing outstanding
outlooks. The beautifully landscaped sunken garden
enhances the feeling of open space.
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1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments and penthouses
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Within easy reach of Battersea Park, Queenstown Road
and the proposed Northern Line extension at Battersea
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24 hour concierge, resident’s gym, two stunning
gardens
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Right to park available by separate negotiation
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All apartments benefit from private balconies, patios or
terraces
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999 year lease
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WAPPING, E1
136-140 WAPPING HIGH STREET
This spectacular warehouse conversion offers 37 exclusive apartments, each with superb panoramic
views across the Thames as it sweeps majestically between Tower Bridge and Canary Wharf.
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The development is brilliantly located for access to the
financial heart of the City and the global commerce of Canary
Wharf - while being in one of the Capital’s most distinctive,
historical and unique conservation areas, surrounded by truly
outstanding architectural landmarks that bear testimony to
Wapping’s grand Victorian maritime legacy.
Today, Wapping is a buzzing cosmopolitan fusion of old and
new, its cobbled narrow streets and imposing warehouse
façades that so define the district, its original riverside inns
including ‘The Prospect of Whitby’ still standing proudly since
the reign of King Henry VIII and certainly amongst the most
famous haunts in London, to vibrant gastro restaurants nestled
snugly along Wapping’s main thoroughfare. Little over a half
mile upstream lies one of the Capital’s most fashionable and
cultural hotspots - St Katharine Docks, an exclusive yachting
marina providing an exhilarating array of designer shops,
restaurants, bars and the historic ‘Dickens Inn’, a former
brewery and now highly sought after venue for fine wines,
traditional ales and excellent cuisine.
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A unique collection of brand new 1, 2 & 3 bedroom
luxury apartments & penthouses within a Grade II listed
environment located in Wapping Wall Conservation Area
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Sleek, sophisticated style and understated luxury
throughout
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Exclusive riverside apartments
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Good transportation links
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999 year lease
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Completion in early 2015
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WAPPING, E1
21 WAPPING LANE
21 Wapping Lane will be a landmark development offering panoramic views across the River Thames
and also towards the City and Canary Wharf, both within easy reach.
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The remaining duplex penthouse offers simply stunning
views towards the City and Canary Wharf, far reaching
views to the south and to the Olympic Park in the north
east. The finish is of the highest standard, the view of the
sweep of the river is awe inspiring and the large roof terrace
that wraps around the top floor has to be seen
to be believed.
The convenience of the location ensures this will be an
attractive proposition for both owner-occupiers as well
as investors seeking capital growth. Apartments here will
remain in demand with predictions of increasing population
and the draw of Wapping Village itself, a highly sought after
location and arguably the most established residential area
in London’s Docklands.
• 24 hour security and concierge service
• Residents’ private gymnasium and screening room
• 999 year lease
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WESTBOURNE GROVE, W2
WESTBOURNE HOUSE
Westbourne House is a boutique development of 20 luxurious apartments
located on the fashionable Westbourne Grove in the heart of W2.
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The site is situated in a prominent position, with Notting Hill
to the West, Bayswater and Paddington to the East and the
open spaces of Hyde Park to the south. Numerous bars and
restaurants are within walking distance ranging from upmarket
trend setters to local neighbourhood gems. Alchemi Group
have teamed up with multi award winning Architects Stiff and
Trevillion to create distinctive and tasteful apartments, all of
which benefit from either balconies or roof terraces. Excellent
public transport links are provided by Paddington Mainline
station with overground routes across south west England as
well as an express train for passengers travelling to Heathrow
Airport. In addition, the London Underground serves the
Bakerloo, District and Circle Lines from this station. The site
also benefits from being approximately 500 metres to the
north of Bayswater Underground Station, providing additional
access to the District and Circle lines as well as being only
a short walk from Queensway Underground Station which
provides direct access to both the West End and the City
via the Central Line. The addition of Crossrail at Paddington
Station, which is due for completion in 2018 will also provide
access to Canary Wharf within approximately 17 minutes.
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A collection of luxury 1, 2 & 3 bed apartments
and a split level penthouse with 360 degree views
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24 hour concierge
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Secure underground valet parking
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Excellent transport links
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999 year lease
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Completion early 2015
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Prices from £1.36m
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FINSBURY PARK, N4
WOODBERRY DOWN
Welcome to Woodberry Down, a new luxury development in Finsbury Park, N4, located on the banks
of the New River and West Reservoir providing a mix of apartments and penthouses overlooking
more than 42 acres of tranquil open water.
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Skyline is the next phase at Woodberry Down which will
feature 405 apartments, ranging in size from studios to
penthouses, offering stunning views across the tranquil setting
of the East Reservoir. A 30 storey tower will form a focal point,
with smaller buildings arranged alongside the water.
Each apartment will benefit from private outdoor space be
it a balcony, garden or roof terrace. There are six different
specifications for purchasers to select from which all feature
high quality fittings throughout, including engineered wooden
flooring, carpets, large format porcelain tiles, state of the art
technology in the kitchen and under floor heating throughout.
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2 & 3 bedroom apartments with balconies
and/or terraces
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Waterside development fronting onto an exciting
water recreation area
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Many apartments boast stunning views over the reservoir
and towards the City and Canary Wharf
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Excellent transport connections with further
improvements from the North & East London Line
Extensions
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299 year lease from Jan 2010
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GUIDE
How to successfully let a property and how we can help
LANDLORDS
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Our highly qualified Property Management
Team has extensive experience of managing
new build properties on behalf of investor
landlords. Many of our clients reside overseas
and rely upon our expertise to ensure that their
property investments are managed effectively
in their absence. Our award winning service
involves being the first point of contact for all
landlord and tenant queries during a tenancy.
Our 24 hour maintenance service and unique
online repair reporting tool for use by tenants
help to ensure that our clients’ properties are
maintained to the highest standards.
JLL is the largest property consultancy business
in Europe and has an enviable reputation
for consistently delivering beyond client
expectations. Our local, regional and global
network of offices ensures we reach the widest
audience possible, whilst being able to offer on
the ground advice and expertise.
The Residential Lettings Team at JLL are well
respected for their extensive knowledge of the
new development residential property market,
and can offer invaluable and sound advice in all
aspects of investment purchase from the single
owner to portfolio investor.
With a dedicated team of lettings experts at hand,
we can assist and guide you through the whole
investment process, from the initial property
purchase right through to long term property
management services. We aim to offer our
clients’ a professional seamless service that
covers all aspects of the lettings and
management process.
We recognise that our clients require a seamless
property management service which is why we
offer all of our clients our vacant management
service for periods when their properties are not
occupied. This service ensures that bills are paid
and that the property is regularly inspected
whilst vacant.
Our Accounts Team make payments of rent
to thousands of landlords every month with
statements and copies of relevant invoices being
sent by email for the convenience of our clients.
Where required, our accounts team are able to
report to HMRC on property related income on
behalf of our non-resident landlords. Additionally,
our Accounts Team are able to make payment of
regular outgoings such as ground rent and service
charge on behalf of our clients.
JLL has further enhanced our long-established
London residential property service with the
launch of a dedicated Hong Kong Lettings Desk.
The specialist new desk allows us to get our
hands on knowledge and experience of the
London residential lettings market, while
being able to develop a face to face relationship.
Providing a local point of contact allows our
clients to communicate more efficiently and
smoothly, avoiding unnecessary delays due
to varying time zones.
Contacts
Lucy Morton
London Residential Agency
T: +44 (0)20 7306 1631
[email protected]
Charlotte Malone
Sam Winnard
London Lettings
Property Management
T: +44 (0)207 715 9706
T: +44 (0)208 104 1141
[email protected]@eu.jll.com
BUYERS
GUIDE TO TAX
Tax and the Overseas Landlord
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UK regulations treat overseas landlords generously, and recent
changes to the law have made the tax climate even more liberal.
However, it is important that overseas investors arrange their
affairs properly, in order to benefit from the tax concessions,
and take appropriate professional advice.
HW Fisher & Company is a medium-sized London firm of
Chartered Accountants which acts for many overseas investors
in UK property. The firm maintains a specialist Overseas Landlords
Group, and is able to provide comprehensive, effective and
cost-efficient advice on all aspects of this subject. The above is
only a brief guide and does not purport to represent individual
professional guidance. Pitfalls can trap the unwary, but there are
ways of avoiding exposure and professional help should always
be sought.
In theory, overseas landlords could be affected by the following
taxes, but in practice these are seldom a deterrent to profitable
investment.
For further information including a free tax guide for overseas
investors in UK residential property, including details of services
provided and related costs, please contact:
Income Tax applies to all rental income arising in the UK.
However, a variety of allowable expenses including financing costs,
maintenance and repairs, and certain professional fees generally
make it possible to reduce a tax liability very considerably, or even
eliminate it altogether.
Alan Lester
HW Fisher & Company
Acre House
11 – 15 William Road
London, NW1 3ER
T: +44 (0) 207 388 7000
[email protected]
www.hwfisher.co.uk
There are many reasons why investors from abroad find the UK
property market so attractive, but one of the most important is
tax.
Inheritance Tax applies to all personal assets situated in the UK
- above certain lower limits - no matter where the owner resides.
Once again, however, this is a tax that can usually be avoided, with
suitable advance planning.
Capital Gains Tax overseas residents are currently exempt from tax
on capital gains arising in the UK, but it is possible - in the case of
a lengthy stay in Britain, for example - to lose this exemption
Property owners considering frequent or extended visits, or a
permanent change to become resident in the UK should be sure
to take appropriate advice. Capital Gains Tax (CGT) applies to
disposals of residential property worth more than £2 million
held in offshore structures (unless the property had been let on
a commercial basis to an unconnected third party). CGT when a
property is sold by a non-resident is due to be introduced from
April 2015 although the details of implementation are still in
Government consultation.
Corporation Tax could in certain rare circumstances arise if an
overseas investor is buying and selling UK properties frequently,
and if HM Revenue & Customs considers that trading is taking
place. Investors with ambitious plans should ensure that they
are fully aware of their tax position.
Alan Lester is a partner of HW Fisher & Company, a firm of
Chartered Accountants, with offices in London, Watford and,
through Fisher Leung & Co, in Hong Kong.
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BUYERS GUIDE TO
THE LEGAL PROCESS
Unlike property in some other countries, UK property can be owned by anyone or virtually any entity:
Companies, trust structures or individuals whether UK resident or not
For overseas buyers, there is a well established process in place for acquiring UK residential property. The process is slightly different
depending on whether the property is “new build” or “second-hand” but the majority of UK property transactions can be summarised
broadly in the following three stages:
Reservation
Contract
Reservation
A buyer will reserve a property that he/she wishes to acquire for an
agreed purchase price by either agreeing a memorandum of sale
or signing a reservation form and paying a reservation fee (which is
usually non-refundable). At this stage, the buyer has not entered into
a legally binding agreement.
The reservation will normally afford the buyer a period of exclusivity
in which he/she can seek to formalise the acquisition of the property
without fear of incurring unnecessary or wasted costs
Contract
Following agreement of a reservation, both the seller and the buyer
will instruct lawyers.
The seller’s lawyers will prepare a sales pack containing all of the
relevant documentation pertaining to the property and will send it to
the buyer’s lawyers for review. This will include the draft contract and
evidence of the seller’s ownership of the property.
The buyer’s lawyers will then examine the paperwork, lodge
investigative searches with the relevant statutory authorities and
undertake full due diligence on the documentation. The result of that
due diligence, which is a summary of the investigations and enquiries
that the buyer’s lawyers have undertaken in respect of the property,
is a Report on Title which is delivered to the buyer prior to contracts
being formalised.
Completion
The parties’ lawyers will then agree the exact wording of the
contract. The terms may vary from one transaction to another
depending on the agreement between the parties and the property
in question. The buyer will purchase the property by reference to
its official UK Land Registry title or (if the property is “new build”)
a set of plans and specifications setting out what the developer
is agreeing to construct. It is vital to check what is included in the
purchase price.
If there is an exclusivity period, contracts must usually be formalised
by the agreed deadline. If the buyer decides to proceed with the
purchase, he/she will sign the contract and return it to his/her lawyer
so that something called “exchange” can take place. Exchange of
contracts is the moment when both parties become locked in to the
transaction. On basic terms, it means that both parties have signed
an identical copy of the contract and their lawyers have handed over
their signed copy to the other party – an exchange of documents.
Once contracts are exchanged, both parties are legally bound to
the sale and purchase of the property and may not subsequently
withdraw from the process. The buyer should ensure that he/she has
the ability to put in place the necessary funding for completion (and
any requisite stage payments).
Usually a 10% deposit is payable upon exchange of contracts.
Depending on the contractual terms, a larger deposit or stage
payment(s) between exchange and completion may also be required.
It is important for a buyer to take legal advice from a reputable
solicitor to make sure that, if possible, any deposit payments are
properly protected by way of suitable contractual provisions or a
warranty.
Completion of the transaction will take place on an agreed date or (if
the property is “new build”) on the date when the property is ready
for occupation. At this point the buyer will pay the balance of the
purchase price (less any deposits already paid) and will be given the
keys to the property.
In the case of “new build” property purchases, completion is normally
on notice from the seller that the property is finished in accordance
with the plans and specifications referred to in the contract. A
surveyor may inspect the property for any outstanding snagging
items prior to completion. Again, it is important that a buyer takes
comprehensive legal advice to make sure that the contract contains
adequate protections to ensure that the completion process must be
undertaken properly.
In the run up to completion, the buyer’s lawyers will prepare a
completion statement setting out the funds required from the buyer
to complete. This will include the balance of the purchase price of
the property. Other standard costs include legal fees, stamp duty
land tax (SDLT), Land Registry fees and standard “out of pocket”
disbursement costs.
SDLT
This is the government purchase tax payable on the purchase price.
SDLT rates for residential property from 4 December 2014
From 4 December, SDLT for residential property is charged at
different rates depending on the portion of the purchase price that
falls within each rate band. These rates apply to residential properties
completed on or after 4 December 2014 and are referred to as the
“new” SDLT rules below.
Rate Value
Value
0%
On the first £125,000
2%
5%
10%
12%
On the value over £1.5 million
Where contracts have been exchanged on or before 3 December
2014, and the transaction is completed on 4 December or later, the
buyer can choose whether to use the old or the new rules.
Higher rate for corporate bodies
There are separate provisions for properties purchased by certain
“non-natural” persons such as companies where an SDLT rate of 15%
is applied on purchases above £500,000.
Annual tax on enveloped dwellings (ATED) is also payable and will
apply to corporate envelope ownerships valued above £1m from
April 2015 and above £500,000 from April 2016 (although currently
applies to values of above £2m where business relief does not apply).
In both cases, business relief may apply if the property in question is
being let on a commercial basis to an unconnected third party.
Land Registry fees
These are calculated on the purchase price, currently as follows:
£200,001 - £500,000 = £270
£500,001 - £1,000,000 = £540
£1,000,001 and over = £910
On completion, the buyer’s lawyers will lodge details of the
transaction at the Land Registry so that the buyer becomes the
“registered proprietor” of the property which is effectively a UK
government guarantee of title.
Conclusion
At present, when it comes to property transactions, the UK very
much welcomes overseas purchasers. As detailed above, the process
of buying residential property is long established and there are no
limitations on foreign investment. With a burgeoning private rental
market in the UK, buy-to-let investments are currently very popular.
The tax system is transparent and relatively straightforward and any
property lawyer will be able to explain the basic considerations in
buying UK property.
Buyers must be prepared though to take advice with regard to the
structuring of the purchase of UK property, so as to ensure a proper
understanding of the relevant tax consequences.
SDLT rates for residential property from 20 March 2014
to 3 December 2014
The old SDLT rates apply to transactions before 4 December 2014, for
example on contracts which were exchanged before 4 December for
the purchase of a freehold or grant of a new lease or the assignment
of an existing lease.
Purchase price/lease premium
or transfer value
SDLT rate
Up to £125,000
0
Over £125,000 to £250,000
1%
Over £250,000 to £500,000
3%
Over £500,000 to £1 million
4%
Over £1 million to £2 million
5%
Over £2 million
7%
This note provides an outline of the process of acquiring property in the UK and is for
very general guidance only. It should not be relied upon as a substitute for specific or
detailed legal advice.
Chris Myers
t: +44 20 7863 8417
e:[email protected]
Completion
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BUYERS MORE DISCERNING
RESIDENTIAL RESEARCH
The Central London sales market remains active and strong. Plenty of units are still being sold,
often at record prices, but the market has become less frantic in recent months. Buyers are a little more
fastidious with ambitiously-priced schemes seeing lower interest while less established areas or those
without a story, are now a little more vulnerable.
Increasingly active
Over the past 18 months the number of
new unit sales each half year has been in
the 6,000-6,500 range, consistently and
significantly higher than the preceding 18
months when closer to 3,500 units were
being sold each half year.
The first half of 2014 (H1 2014) saw a 13%
decline in unit launches compared with
H2 2013 but despite this there has been a
marginal rise in new unit sales. The number
of sales across Central London was 6,500 in
H1 2014 slightly higher than the 6,300 in H2
2013.
Moving out
A notable trend during the first half of 2014
has been a shift in activity away from Core
markets and into Outer Core areas. Only
1,300 units launched in Core markets in H1,
a 57% fall from H2 2013. In contrast, unit
launches soared to 4,700 in Outer Core
locations, a 21% rise and the first time the
4,000 unit milestone has been surpassed in
this cycle.
Understandably, sales have followed a similar
pattern. There were 1,750 unit sales during H1
2014 in Core markets, a 33% fall, whereas in
Outer Core markets sales increased by 31%
to 4,800. Significantly, the number of units
unsold at the end of H1 fell below 2,000
units for the first time in three years –
reaffirming the underlying strength of
the market despite the steady easing.
33%
Fall in unit sales
in Core markets
Prices rise, but at a slower rate
Price growth has slowed during H1 2014,
but prices are still rising in the majority of
schemes and areas.
The six monthly rate of growth
slowed from 8.1% in H2 2013 to 5.1% in H1
2014. Furthermore, quarterly price growth
has slowed from 3.4% in Q1 to 1.7% in Q2.
Annual price growth remains high at
13.7% but this will ease significantly as 2014
progresses when the strong price rises
during H2 last year fall out of the annual
equation.
UK buyers in ascendancy
The “UK first” initiative has
helped contribute to a higher proportion
of domestic buyers during H1 2014. 73% of
housebuilders report a notable or a slight
increase compared with last year.
73%
Of developers have seen an
increase in UK buyers
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The volume of schemes under construction continues to escalate. Levels are at their highest since
the credit crisis and have doubled in two years. However, housing starts have already begun to slow
despite continued enthusiasm from developers. 76
Construction at new high
The Central London development market has taken a further leap forward
in recent months. Already elevated following stronger activity over the past
two years, the number of units under construction has moved to a new high
during H1 2014.
There are now 21,900 units on site having more than doubled in just two
years and risen by 15% during H1 2014 alone.
The number of unit starts eased down slightly to 6,600 units in H1 2014, from
7,000 in H2 2013, but remains notably higher than the 2,500-3,000 units per
half year two to three years ago.
By far the greatest shift in schemes under way is in Outer Core markets. There
was only a marginal 1% rise in Core markets but a far more substantial rise in
the Outer Core.
28%
Uplift in units under construction in
Outer Core markets during H1 2014
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