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Earls Court Exhibition Centre demolished after 2012

January 25, 2010

in News

Plans to bulldoze Earls Court complex and turn it into an extensive residential area are set to cause a stir in the Kensington and Chelsea and Hammersmith and Fulham property markets in the next few years.

In early January 2010 London based developer Capital and Counties bought the Earls and Olympia exhibition centres which are both situated on the 26 acre area of land that will be redeveloped.

The Earls Court Exhibition Centre was opened in 1937 and has hosted a range of events since then. As the largest exhibition venue in Central London it is one of the UK’s most popular concert arenas. With a capacity of 19 000, the concert hall has seen some history’s most legendary music acts.

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London shopping: now’s the time

January 19, 2010

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One wonders why Victoria Beckham felt the need to blow £1 million on a shopping trip in Milan when she is well established in London, also known as shoppers’ paradise. The spice girl turned style icon brought home loads of designer shoes, handbags and dresses but, as any central London estate agent can tell you, she could well have stayed in her home country.

Part of the reason why central London property is in demand is the area’s big city life conveniences such as close proximity to Oxford and Regent streets. Shopaholics and those who tend to spend flock to London to indulge their habit, particularly round this time of year.

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Guy Ritchie: time manager extraordinaire and multi-tasker

January 12, 2010

in Entertainment

Guy Ritchie is one of those fabulously multi-talented, multi-tasking individuals who are brilliant at everything including making Average Joe feel, well, average.

The 41 year old Brit who resides at his Marylebone property in Central London is a classic example of “teenage write-off turns successful millionaire and smiles smugly to everyone who said he didn’t know what he was doing”.

Ritchie is dyslexic and attended the Stanbridge Earls School, which specialises in the learning disorder. When he was 15 he was expelled, the reason being drug use according him, and bunking class and cavorting with a young lady in his room according to his father.

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Things you didn’t know about Fulham

January 6, 2010

in Lifestyle

Fulham is a good place to live for a number of reasons, not least for the fact that it is home to both Stamford Bridge and Craven Cottage. So who would want to buy Fulham property aside from rowdy football fans? Lots of cool people, that’s who.

Wikipedia told me that Fulham means either “place of fowls” or “place of mud” or “land in the crook of a river bend belonging to a man named Fulla”. Well the land does not belong to Fulla anymore.

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Putney London: house prices see a lift as flat prices fall

August 24, 2009 Finance

Good news for Putney home owners is that house prices have risen significantly in the area recently. A report released jointly by the Land Registry and PutneySW15.com shows a 12.2% improvement in Putney house prices in the last quarter. However, at the same time, flat prices have fallen by a surprising 8.8%.

James French of Douglas and Gordon, London, attributes the rallying Putney house prices to improved buyer confidence and the supply of houses falling below the rekindled demand. The estate agent, Putney, also said that business has been good from a house sales point of view.

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Hammersmith events: A grand guide to upcoming entertainment.

August 12, 2009 Entertainment

We all know that London is the place to be when you are eager for any form of entertainment. Whether it is a stroll through the magical markets, or a visit to theatrical shows, London has it, and has it in abundance. Hammersmith events feature at the top of the “What’s happening” list, hosting events big and small, but no doubt all highly appealing. This area was once known as the forgotten area of London but now bustles with energy and exclusivity. Any estate agent in Hammersmith will tell you that Londoner’s are standing in line to relocate to this prestigious area. Modern-chic and steeped in deep history and culture, Hammersmith holds events that are fit for a king, or rather, the queen.

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What to do in Kensington on a Budget

June 26, 2009 Entertainment

800px-kensington_gardens_of_london_summer1Even the affluent have to cut costs, so here are some tips on what to do in Kensington, London without spending a penny of your hard earned cash.

Any estate agent in Kensington can tell you that house prices remain stable in Kensington as it rides out the recession. However, recently, a whole food store in Kensington had to cut-back on many of its frills. The reason – even the affluent have to tighten their belts and cut back on the usual things they do in Kensington. If you are lucky enough to live in one of the properties in Kensington, you won’t be spending all your time indoors this summer and autumn. However, with high mortgage rates, congestion charges, petrol costs, high food prices, and salary cuts, you may find yourself with less disposable income. Surprisingly, there are plenty of things to do in Kensington on a tight budget.

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