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The Fresh Appeal of Riverside Homes in London

Posted on by Rosalind Sack

The number of new residential developments along the banks of the River Thames illustrates the growing demand for riverside homes in London, reports Paul Carey in The National, with comment from Head of The Buying Solution Will Watson

With dozens of riverside developments currently underway on the stretch of the River Thames between London’s Hammersmith and City Airport, life beside the River has changed infinitely in recent times. Yet, despite the Thames being one of the capital’s most defining features, only around 1% of people currently live directly beside the water, making a riverside home in London a highly coveted and rare asset, explains Will Watson in UAE newspaper The National.

Speaking to journalist Paul Carey, Will discusses the nature of the appeal of riverside living and the protection it offers, and the premiums that people can expect to pay for these sought-after properties in London.

Read the article here.

A New Chapter for London’s St James’s

Posted on by Rosalind Sack

Long associated with aristocratic tradition, St James’s is entering a new chapter as major redevelopment projects transform a historic corner of central London. Head of The Buying Solution Will Watson discusses the appeal of the area with journalist Paul Carey at UAE newspaper The National

While known for its royal palaces and gentlemen’s clubs, St James’s has a more low-key history of innovation, including housing what is considered London’s first skyscraper. That building, the Grade I-listed 55 Broadway above St James’s Park station, is now being redeveloped by Blue Orchid Hotels into a luxury hotel designed by the architects behind The Ned and The Old War Office.

The project forms part of a trio of nearby redevelopments – alongside The Broadway and 102 Petty France – that are revitalising the district between Victoria and Westminster and helping it emerge from the shadow of neighbouring Mayfair. Will Watson explains more about St James’s appeal and the property prices it commands.

Read the article here.