Banks shook off a Royal Wedding hangover to boost mortgage lending in May, but there is little sign of a long-term revival in the market, the Council of Mortgage Lenders have warned... more
The economy will grow by less than expected in 2011, the British Chambers of Commerce forecasts in calls echoing Mervyn King's warning last week... more
Economic analysis: There are plenty of reasons why prospects for the housing market, and the UK recovery with it, could hit a rough patch next year... more
It was hard cheese for Restaurant Associates and Michel Roux Junior that the opening of Roux at Parliament Square more or less coincided with the dawning of The Age of Austerity.... more
There was hard evidence of the building momentum in the commercial property market, when Segro announced a £110 million deal to sell a Southall industrial park ... more
The Bank of England paused for breath today amid further signs that the housing market is on the mend and the economy is pulling out of recession ... more
Record low interest rates are slowly beginning to entice potential buyers back into British property, further signs that the housing market may be bottoming out... more
The pound jumped against the dollar, rising above the key $1.50 level and hitting a six-week high against the euro after some UK housing data raised expectations of recovery... more
Property: Pleas from Hammerson and British Land for more than £1.3 billion from shareholders this week are expected to open the floodgates for a host of similar moves as property firms cope with tumbling prices... more
It is nice to see the Qataris wish to be good neighbours with the residents of Chelsea and Belgravia. A very English representative of the oil-state's development arm, Qatari Diar, took morning tea last Friday with members of the Belgravia Residents Association... more
A community centre in Hanwell is the surprise winner of the London project of the year, beating the O2 arena, Heathrow Terminal 5 and St Pancras International station... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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