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“That might include creating green roofs or blue roofs (designed to retain water) and sustainability solutions for the softer elements of the delivery of atch seminal satire homes.

Twenty Twelve on BBC “The fourth pillar is about being iPlayer and you’ll a smart business – investing in our find sustainability people, which is incredibly important, is something of a our value chain, where we create running joke in long-term relationships with those the fake meetings of the Olympic neighbourhoods and those local Deliverance Commission as Hugh groups where we are delivering.”

Bonneville and co battle to put on the Pursuing annual goals related Games. to these four pillars has seen the Seven years later and things look company make significant progress. very different. Sir David Attenbor“To set that out in a context, the ough is on stage at Glastonbury Next Generation ranking benchmarks whipping up an appreciative, the 25 biggest house builders in engaged crowd and big companies England,” said Andrew. “Back in 2016 are intensifying their efforts Telford Homes was ranked in the Developer Telford Homes has come late teens in terms of performance. a long way in a short time, transBut to close our recently published forming its approach to place green sustainability report in 2019, we’ve issues at the heart of its operation gone through the ranks and we’re since 2016 and winning awards in now placed fourth. recognition of its efforts.

I think that pays tribute to the I caught up with sustainability business and to the supply chain and director Andrew Day and group the value chain that we work with. sustainability manager John Dwyer to We’ve also been recognised with the talk about its achievements and what Next Generation gold award, so it intends to do in the future. that puts us in amongst a “Back in 2016 we created very robust peer group, our Building A Living including the likes of Legacy strategy, and Lendlease, Barratt, that was very much and Redrow, which to reflect and also to are ranked first, look forward and to second and third understand what the respectively. Just material issues were behind us is Taylor going to be for the Wimpey. business and its next “That was a really period of operation, positive testimony to the planning through to effect of developing the 2024,” said Andrew.

Telford Homes’ strategy back in 2016.

“We created four pillars, “To add a bit more very much setting out a John Dwyer flavour to our transforstrategic direction for the mation, it’s very much business. due to the leadership of the business “The first was to create really great but also, really importantly, its places, that people will enjoy living culture. Everyone’s got a part to play, in, working in and also to be good everyone’s empowered. Staff satisneighbours as part of responding faction is at 98% and our employee to the pattern of development in retention rate is at 89%, which are London. both really strong.

“The second looks at balancing our “If you work from solid foundaresources, making them work harder tions, with a tried and tested value for us from a financial perspective, chain, you then start to create good but also to ensure a lighter touch homes and good places. on the environments, whether that “We also place the customer at the is reducing our carbon footprint, centre of everything we do and 99% water use, or minimising waste in would say they would recommend the design, the procurement, the us to their friends. That’s a leading building and the commissioning of position.” those developments during a project’s In a bid to weave sustainability life-cycle and, of course, creating a even more thoroughly into the good legacy for the future.

“The third looks at creative building solutions – so that might be where we develop but it’s also to ensure that we create the right type of what I call layer-caking – the correct blend of mixed uses. It could be commercial, Andrew and I both look at it could be retail, building a school at sustainability as a golden ground level, a church or a mosque.

“So it’s not just delivering homes, thread running through the with affordable housing and also business and the training build-to-rent, but also creating really strong social infrastructure for those programme very much communities, while at the same time wins hearts and minds looking at advances where we can future-proof those properties.

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Andrew Days says while it is pleasing to have achieved progress in a relatively short period of time, there’s much more still to do

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Position Telford Homes now holds in the Next Generation rankings having risen from the late teens in three years

how Telford Homes’ Building A Living Legacy strategy is driving its business

future a brighter

The view from one of The Liberty Building’s terraces looking across the Isle Of Dogs company’s operations, John created an individual training plan for every single employee so everyone working in the business would become familiar with a wide range of topics including bio-diversity, carbon management, economy, modern slavery and ethics.

“Without a doubt it raises awareness and puts sustainability on the map,” said John. “Andrew and I both look at sustainability as a golden thread running throughout the business and the training programme very much wins hearts and minds.

“We have a lot of regular one-toones with the departmental leaders, and we have to create a lot of argon-busters.

“So having this training has demystified a lot of complicated technical stuff that we get involved with, such as carbon accounting and science-based targets.”

Part of the reason for Telford’s increasingly energetic approach to sustainability is guided by the people it works with.

“We regularly carry out interviews with our key stakeholders to understand what they perceive to be most important when it comes to material sustainability,” said John. “We’ve seen a real step-change in the type of issues breaking into the top 10.

“Air uality is a really big issue now, whereas back in 2015, it didn’t actually feature. arbon, placemaking, climate change and community wellbeing are all being seen as of great importance to the business.

“These are challenges and they also present themselves as opportunities.

The smart business will be looking to engage and deal with these particular aspects in a holistic manner.

“The Liberty Building in Limeharbour in the Isle f Dogs, for example is an example of high-density urban living and we’re targeting a 40% reduction in carbon emissions there, which is a very strong position.

“About 24% of the revenue we spent there is dealing with modern ethical construction.

“It’s important because it greatly reduces lorry movements at a local level and so the construction process doesn’t impact on air quality as much.

“So it’s very much taking a holistic view, how we procure and construct our developments.

“In addition to that, we’ve got an absolute raft of cycle spaces at The Liberty Building, so there’s a greater understanding that, not ust today’s generations, but future generations are becoming more demanding in terms of how they travel, the homes they live in and the quality of those homes.

“I think it’s fair to say that the environment, sustainability and social inclusion are topics that have become much heightened recently, and we can see this in the new London Plan – there’s a lot more challenge and

complexity in how we respond to it.

Our strategy is driving us towards future-proofing our business in readiness for those changes, so we can continue to grow and deliver the right homes and places that the capital needs.

“Being a purpose-driven business is incredibly important and it informs how we respond to a greater and more diverse stakeholder group.”

In terms of the future, Telford is determined to build on the base it has created, with goals to maintain or improve its performance over the next 12 months set out in its latest sustainability report.

“We’ve got carbon reduction targets of 3%, which we achieved over the last year,” said Andrew. “We’ve pledged to reduce our use by the same percentage over the next 12 months as well, responding to the increasing awareness of climate change.

“Just to put a cultural context to the various interrelated indicators and ob ectives, the work that we’ve undertaken comparing our performance, but also developing our ob ectives for next year has involved mapping them against the United Nations’ development goals “That’s really important, because this helps us to demystify some of the elements which, arguably, are still technically led.

“So, for us, it’s still very much working with the range of ob ectives around creating great places and how we can demonstrate that.

“We do have our short-term annual ob ectives which we’ve detailed in our report, but I think that we can’t lose track of the over-arching policy landscape as well,” said John.

“The London Plan has a net-zero commitment by 2050, so we’ve constructed our ob ectives across our four pillars in line with that, but if we could do that a lot sooner, all the better.”

Andrew added: “At a personal level, I would like to see more inter-generational accountability and responsibility undertaken on a daily basis – from plastic bottles, which we still use far too many of, to doing something different in the community where you live, such as picking up a piece of litter.

“It could be some guerrilla gardening, through to oining a local group, or being involved with a local school.

“If we can all make contributions, then we can all start to make a difference. Through that positivity, we can create a multiplier effect. “ ar more people are going to be living in cities, so we’re creating cities where sustainability is woven into them.

“It’s pleasing to us that we’ve made great strides with sustainability over relatively short periods of time as a business but there is still much more to do.”

Go to telfordhomes.london for more information about Telford Homes’ work on sustainability

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club for Landlords set to hold second event in Fitzrovia

with the cladding not far behind, The Madison’s concrete frame tops out as Island’s towers race to the finish line

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ollowing its inaugural event in April, The Landlord Investor Club is set to hold a second evening of talks and networking this month.

Landlords that register for the free event, which will be held on July 11 from 4pm-9pm at Loft Design Studio in Fitzrovia, can look forwards to four seminars on the night as well as complimentary food and drink.

Sessions announced so far include one with Nova Financial Group’s Paul Mahoney, author of How To Retire Through Property and another led by legal firm Royds Withy King.

The club was created by the same team that organises the National Landlord Investment Show.

Co-founder Steve Hanbury said: “We thought there was a need to provide a bespoke event, where seasoned investors could come to a network and hear speakers every quarter.

“We supply all the food and drink and it’s a chance as well for our exhibitors to be in a room with 150 landlords.

“We are planning on growing it with an idea to arrange large conferences, possibly at Olympia. We’ll use the same model but just increase the numbers.”

For more information go to landlordinvestmentshow.co.uk Co-founder Steve Hanbury is keen to develop the club to give landlords a place to meet each other for networking

opping out season has o cially arrived on South uay, with The adison off arsh Wall, the second ma or tower to reach its highest point towards the end of last month.

LBS roperties, which is the development manager for the pro ect on behalf of ED Group and inyuan eal Estate, celebrated the completion of the building’s 5 rd storey with main contractor Balfour Beatty on June 26, whisking stakeholders, ournalists and members of its teams to the top of the 18 m structure.

Designed by ake architects, who also attended the topping out ceremony, the tower will be split into 42 homes including 104 designated as affordable housing.

The remaining 19 for private sale, range from studios to three-bedroom apartments and penthouses, with prices for properties still available starting at 589,000.

In addition to the tower, the development includes a new park at ground level, with 0% of the site accessible to the public.

Inside, residents at The adison can expect a private lounge, a screening room, a collection of business facilities on the 16th floor called the ighline lub with access to three outdoor terraces offering 180-degree views of anary Wharf and the ity.

There will also be a gym and a spa area with a 12m pool, sauna and steam room. ollowing the topping out ceremony, LBS roperties managing director Nick rawford said “This

Nick Crawford finishes off the concrete frame

is a landmark moment for The adison, which is transforming this opportunity area within the docklands and will provide benefits not only for residents but the public thanks to the expansive new gardens.

“Through the combination of uni ue design, specification and outstanding location, we have en oyed strong sales success to date including significant off plan sales, despite a challenging backdrop. “ verall estimated completion is due in 2020 and we look forward to welcoming the first residents.

“We bought the site back in 201 , took it through planning with ake Architects and appointed Balfour Beatty as main contractor. “ ver the past three years they’ve dug nearly an acre of basement and built 5 storeys.

“Importantly, as well as the tower frame being finished, the cladding is only about six floors behind, which is another milestone – nearly all of it is on-site and waiting to be installed.

“There’s about a year left to go.

The first 15 floors are affordable housing, which has been ac uired

by Network ousing Group.

“That will be finished this summer – the fit-out is being done in two separate packages – and we expect to hand over to them at the beginning of 2020.

“The market housing will then be finished in phases, but the final completion date will be in September next year.

“The last six-nine months of acute uncertainty is making it di cult for people to make decisions, which we really understand. “ owever, people really like the scheme. Levels of in uiry

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Total number of homes in The Madison when work is completed

Looking up: The Madison on the day it officially topped out

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We are very proud of the design of The Madison, the quality of the apartments is excellent Nick Crawford, LBS Properties

are strong, so I think there is an aspiration for people to buy, but I think completely understandably, pulling the trigger is the di cult bit at the moment.

“If I was in those buyers’ shoes right now, I’d be having the same concerns.”

In addition to The Madison’s own attractions, its proximity to Canary Wharf – especially if a second footbridge connecting the estate with South Quay gets built – is also a major draw.

“We love Canary Wharf as a business,” said Nick. “We’ve got The Madison and in October, we received planning consent for 225 Marsh Wall, which is a 48-storey building next door.

“We were also one of the joint venture partners in Arena Tower further down the Isle Of Dogs, so we have a history of working here.

“What Canary Wharf Group have done and continue to do in terms of the amenity offering – the retail and the leisure that will come with Wood Wharf as well as the connectivity that it already has and that is coming with Crossrail – means this has all the attributes to make it a fantastic residential area.

“We are very proud of the design of the The Madison, the quality of the apartments is excellent and we think the layout of the properties will work really well functionally for how people live. The specification and the amenities are great too.

“We think it sits well in terms of pricing as well – we’re competitive, delivering an equivalent if not better product in some cases.”

The development is located a few minutes’ walk from South Quay DLR for easy access to Canary Wharf (although the estate is only a short stroll) and the City via Bank.

Go to themadison.co.uk or call JLL on 020 7458 4807 for more information

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View from the top: Canary Wharf from Landmark Pinnacle

milestone reached at South Quay’s Landmark Pinnacle

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rguably the most dominant of the residential towers to the immediate south of Canary Wharf has also reached a significant construction milestone. Landmark Pinnacle, which dwarfs its sister blocks in Charlegrove Properties’ scheme, rose to its full height of 239m towards the end of June.

When finished, the 75-storey tower will house 752 apartments, a double-height private roof terrace on top of the building – offering commanding views of its surroundings in all directions – and a garden level on its 27th floor.

Other amenities will include a cinema room, golf simulator, putting green, table tennis room, two arcade rooms with snooker tables, lounge and relaxation rooms, meeting facilities and two private dining areas complete with service kitchens.

Apartments range from 419sq ft to 1,171sq ft, come with timber flooring, floor-to-ceiling windows and winter gardens that open to the elements.

Charlgrove Properties project manager Ian SpencerWoodbridge said: “The toppingout of Landmark Pinnacle is a momentous occasion for Chalegrove Properties and the construction programme.

“This accomplishment is a

testament to the teams involved with the project, at every level, who have put in a tremendous amount of hard work and effort into reaching this stage.

“It’s fantastic to see Landmark Pinnacle take its final shape and make a prominent mark on Canary Wharf.”

Ready to occupy in the third quarter of 2020, assuming construction remains on schedule, Landmark Pinnacle is within easy walking distance of Canary Wharf, so benefits from all its amenities and transport links including Crossrail, which is expected to start running around the same time.

In a bid to tempt buyers, Charlegrove recently unveiled The Loft Collection at the development – an upgrade that promises studio apartments with the “function, look and feel” of a one-bed. These are available in three different layouts and are spread across levels 11-64 of the tower. Prices start at £480,000.

Chalegrove project coordinator Rami Atallah said: “The Loft Collection provides sophisticated living spaces for those looking for a prime apartment in London’s evergrowing financial district.

“With new partitions and layouts we’re ultimately offering a one-bed apartment for the price of a studio – hard to find anywhere else in London.”

Go to landmarkpinnacle.com

Canary Wharf from the very top of The Madison Concrete shell: There will be a garden about a third of the way up

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contact Chase Evans on 020 7536 7901 or email panpsales@chaseevans.co.uk for more about this property or similar homes on the agency’s books

east look to the

with the market picking up, Wei Huang of Chase Evans believes now is the time to invest in E14

by Jon Massey

The property is located on the 25th floor of Arena Tower on the Isle Of Dogs

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Arena Tower, Canary Wharf, E14 £825,000 - Leasehold This two-bedroom property offers uninterrupted views of the Isle Of Dogs from its large, wraparound balcony.

Located a short walk from the amenities of Canary Wharf, the apartment is set on the 25th floor of the tower and faces north-west and measures approximately 771sq ft internally.

The property comprises an expansive open-plan kitchen and living room, two bedrooms and two bathrooms (one en suite to master bedroom) with all of the principal rooms in the apartment opening onto the balcony via large, floor-to-ceiling glazed doors.

Arena Tower is set in a tranquil waterside neighbourhood adjacent to

All main rooms open onto the balcony Millwall Inner Dock with South Quay and Crossharbour DLR stations both a five-minute walk away for access to Greenwich or the City.

The development provides a 24-hour concierge service, has an on-site gym and a screening room. Residents can also access fitness facilities at nearby Baltimore Wharf.

Go to chaseevans.co.uk

The 771sq ft apartment has a large, open-plan kitchen and living space

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ei Huang has seen east London grow.

He moved to the area as a student in 2001, completing a degree in town and country planning and then a masters in urban design, both at University College London.

So, having seen Canary Wharf boom, perhaps it was natural that he’d pursue a career in property focused on the area directly surrounding the estate. And for the last 12 years he’s done just that, working at various agencies and rising to become sales manager at Chase Evans’ Pan Peninsula branch a little over three years ago.

Consequently, he’s able to offer significant perspective and some positive news despite the ongoing Brexit uncertainty.

“This year, we’ve seen quite a bit of a shift in terms of sales activity,” said Wei, who now lives over the Thames in Blackheath.

“The first three uarters of 2018 were very, very quiet.

There were not many people looking to buy, but it did start to get a bit different in the last quarter.

“That has continued this year as well, so we have been doing pretty well since September. We are seeing a good number of sales, and are steadily achieving good figures in the E14 market.

“Brexit was a shockwave to us. In the first year after the vote, everyone tried to adjust their minds. In the second year they waited around to see what would happen.

“Now, in the third year, people were expecting it to be done by March 29 and it wasn’t. But people’s lives need to go on.”

Part of the growth in activity is due to overseas investors looking to snap up property in London, but the money isn’t flowing from Asia.

Wei said: “We’re seeing more investment being poured into the area, but it is not the Chinese, it’s actually people from Europe.

“We are getting a lot of clients from Italy, in particular, over the last two quarters, and we’re also getting quite a few people from France, Germany, Denmark and Spain as well.

“They are looking to invest in the UK to take advantage of the weak pound.

“The attraction of London is that it is still the number one city in the world – not only in the financial services sector, but it is leading the planet with technological innovation and education. There is so much going on at the same time in one city.”

And those with cash to spend would do well to look to the east, especially E14.

“If you compare the markets, Canary Wharf is still good value for money,” said Wei. “If we take Charing Cross station as the centre of London and we go the same distance by Tube to the west as Canary Wharf, say, then we get to Earl’s Court where prices are 20-25% greater.

“If we go north then we’re talking about Hampstead, West Hampstead and Maida Vale where prices are 30% greater.

“That’s why I say the property in east London has been undervalued for so many years.

“Yes, we are seeing some new-builds that are starting to catch up with central and west London prices.

“But it’s certainly the case there is a lot of value to be had locally.

“There are two ways of looking at that, however,

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Years Wei Huang has been working in estate agency in east London because now you have sellers who are starting to question whether they are letting go of their property too easily.

“You’re adding more uncertainty to the market, because it always takes two parties to create a transaction.

“I always say to my clients, the best time to buy is the worst time to sell. It is human nature to try and get the best possible price.

“I’m not saying that you’re going to get something dirt cheap at the moment but, at the same time, this is probably the first time in 10 years that sellers are so open to negotiation.

“This is perhaps the best opportunity within the last decade for people to get onto the property ladder, with support from the Government on stamp duty and its Help To Buy scheme.”

Wei said one of the reasons Chase Evans was performing well in the current climate was its approach to sales.

He said: “I’m not going to talk down my competitors, but I’m going to tell you what our strengths are.

“Think about the large rental portfolio that we hold.

Many sellers don’t understand the strength of that, but a lot of the properties are designed for first-time buyers.

“They are renting, so they are our tenants. So what we do is, when we take on any instructions, not only do we go to public portals like Rightmove and Zoopla, we actually market within to start with.

“When a tenant moves into a hase Evans flat, they receive a questionnaire that asks if they want to receive property sales information in the future and about 65% say they do. So we have a large captive audience.

“Very often I say to the sellers that if their apartment is a one-bedroom flat it’s ideal for people who work in Canary Wharf and who have started their careers here as they are natural first-time buyers.

Wei Huang says there’s still plenty of value to be found in the property market around Canary Wharf Image by Holly Cant – find more of her work at hollycant.com or via @hollycantphoto on Insta

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We are getting a lot of clients from Italy in particular and from France, Germany, Denmark and Spain Wei Huang, Chase Evans

“Those people working in the finance sector are too busy.

They start at 7am and don’t finish until 8pm.

“They don’t really have time to do their research, so we bring the property to them. While other agents are waiting to receive enquiries from the portals, we take our properties to our tenants and that makes quite a bit of difference.

“With many other companies, their sales and lettings departments are quite separate, but we believe that by working together we can achieve better results.

“It takes a lot of human resource to do it properly – we contact each tenant individually to make the approach more personalised.

“I have sellers who want to use us and are initially surprised by the figure I uote – but a couple of months down the line they come back to us and then we’ll have sold their property within a matter of weeks.”

Wei said investing in property locally was also wise, provided those with the cash weren’t looking to get rich quick.

“If you are a medium-term investor – say seven-10 years – then I would say Canary Wharf is still a good place to go,” he said. “That’s because it produces a good mix of income and very good capital appreciation in that time frame – that’s how long a price cycle lasts.

“It’s likely to go up about 0-40% within that period. I think the Wharf is a fantastic place to be.

“A lot of people argue that there are still other choices, in particular, Battersea or Nine Elms. Some people talk about Stratford, but I think the elements are different there.

“I was talking to someone recently, who asked me why I thought people would want to come to Canary Wharf, and my answer was that this is where the jobs are.

When I talk to overseas investors I advise them to go and look at the commercial sector and to see what proportion has been rented out locally.

“Then they will know how this area is doing, because, wherever there is a job, people will go there and they will want a place to live.

“In some senses, dealing with property is not that di cult – it’s just about looking at the fundamentals.”

Go to chasevans.co.uk or call 020 7536 7900 for more information

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Arena Tower, E14

£825,000 L/H

Offering bright and modern living space with spectacular views of the Isle of Dogs, this is a beautiful two bedroom apartment a short walk from the Canary Wharf business & shopping quarters. Set on the 25th floor, the apartement is facing north-west and measures approx. 771 sq. ft. internally.

There is an open-plan kitchen/ living room, two bedrooms and two bathrooms (one ensuite to master bedroom), all with access to a large balcony.

Arena Tower is set in a tranquil waterside neighbourhood with both, South Quay and Crossharbour DLR stations a 5-minute walk away. There is a 24hr concierge, a gym and a screening room, plus access to fitness facilities at the nearby Baltimore Wharf.

Pan Peninsula: 020 7536 7901

Two Fifty One, SE1

£930 pw*

This beautiful three bedroom, two bathroom 19th floor apartment is set in a landmark development minutes from Elephant & Castle and Borough stations.

The apartment delights with its open plan living incorporating a fully fitted kitchen and an elegant living room with a large winter garden with stunning city views. 24hr concierge services, gym, cinema and communal meeting rooms.

Elephant & Castle: 020 3869 2888

London Dock, E1

£725 pw*

Spacious and elegant, this is a two bedroom apartment with two balconies set on the third floor of a modern development in Wapping, a stroll to the City. Well planned, the apartment comprises a bright open-plan kitchen/ dinging/ living room, a master bedroom with an ensuite shower, a further double bedroom and a family bathroom. With a concierge and access to leisure facilities.

City & Aldgate: 020 7247 3888

Ferry Street, E14

£660 pw*

A large four bedroom contemporary townhouse with a garden a short walk from the Thames and Millwall Park. On the ground floor are an open plan kitchen/ diner with access to the garden, a guest cloakroom and a double bedroom. The living room and the master bedroom occupy the first floor, while the top level has the third and fourth bedroom plus second bathroom.

Docklands: 020 7510 8444

Brandon Street, SE17

£525,000 SoFH

This is a modern one bedroom apartment with two private balconies set on the 2nd floor of a recent boutique development moments from Elephant & Castle. Brendon House backs onto a large local park set in a quiet backwater in an increasingly popular area. Measuring approx. 550 sq. ft. the property comprises a south-west facing open plan fully integrated and gloss panelled kitchen, a reception featuring wood floors and expansive glazing which opens out onto a balcony, a good sized bedroom with generous, built-in wardrobe space and access to its own balcony, and a fully tilled bathroom. The shopping district and numerous bus, train and Tube lines at Elephant & Castle are a 15-minute walk away.

Elephant & Castle: 020 3869 2898

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London, E14 4AW

London, E1 7PT

Road, London, E14 3QL

London SE1 6FS

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Glasshouse Gaardens, E20

£745,950 L/H

A modern and exceptionally bright two bedroom apartment set on the 19th floor of this striking development, a stroll from Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and Westfield Stratford City. The spacious open-plan living measures approx. 797 sq. ft. internally and comprises: an elegant living room featuring excessive glazing with dual aspect, far reaching views of London and access to a generous private balcony, a fully integrated kitchen, two bedrooms (master ensuite) and two bathrooms. The development provides concierge services and access to an onsite gym. Both stations, Stratford Underground and Rail are a short walk away from the development.

Canary Wharf: 020 7515 1001

Pan Peninsula, E14

£575 pw*

This is an exceptionally bright two bedroom, two bathroom apartment set on the 23rd floor of this iconic development close to all the amenities of Canary Wharf. The apartment opens onto a west facing living area flooded with natural light and featuring a glass wall with a sliding door leading onto a balcony.

24hr concierge and extensive onsite fitness facilities.

Pan Peninsula: 020 7536 7900

London City Island, E14

£390 pw*

Royal Arsenal Riverside, SE18

£300 pw*

A modern one bedroom apartment in London City Island, the award winning development a short river walk to Canary Wharf and Canning Town DLR station.

This first floor property has a spacious open plan, fully fitted kitchen extending onto a bright living room with access to a full-length balcony. The bedroom has a built-in wardrobs and there is a smart bathroom.

Forming part of this emerging riverside development in Woolwich, this is a modern and bright 11th floor apartment comprising a fully fitted open-plan kitchen/ living room, a well-proportioned bedroom and a smart bathroom.

Generously sized, the apartment has good storage space and access to a private balcony. Moments to Woolwich Arsenal Rail & DLR station.

Canary Wharf: 020 7515 1000

Greenwich: 020 8853 8979

St. Davids Square, E14

£375,000 L/H

Forming part of the wonderful St. Davids Square is this one bedroom ground floor apartment with parking. Measuring approx. 530 sq. ft. the accommodation comprises a semi-enclosed fully fitted kitchen extending onto a living room which leads onto a generous private terrace. There is a spacious bedroom also with access to the terrace and a family size bathroom. St Davids Square is a private riverside development with 24hr concierge services and access to onsite fitness facilities including a spa and a swimming pool. Island Gardens DLR is a five-minute walk from the property.

Docklands: 020 7510 8445

Greenwich Office

Pan Peninsula Office

Head Office & Property Office

London, SE10 9EJ

London, E14 9XP

London, SE1 6EE

Nine Elms

Tel: 020 8853 8979

Tel: 020 7536 7900

Tel: 020 3869 2190

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1 Crescent Arcade, 279 Creek Road,

Pan Peninsula, 1 Millharbour,

Strata Tower, 10 & 12 Walworth Road,

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TO LET CALEDONIAN WHARF, E14 3EW l TWO BEDROOM HOUSE l CATCHMENT FOR CANARY WHARF COLLEGE l GARDEN l PARKING l UN/PART FURNISHED £370.00 PER WEEK TO LET HORIZON BUILDING, E14 4AW TWO BED - ONE DOUBLE, ONE SINGLE l EN SUITE & GUEST WC l AMAZING CANARY WHARF VIEWS l CONCIERGE l NEWLY RENOVATED l £420.00 PER WEEK LET - MORE REQUIRED BRIDEWELL PLACE, E1W 2PB l STUDIO l CENTRAL WAPPING l CONCIERGE l SECURE PARKING £280.00 PER WEEK SOLD – MORE REQUIRED MAGELLAN PLACE, E14 3QW HOUSE l THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS l NEWLY RENOVATED l GARAGE l GARDEN l £750,000 FREEHOLD

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A STUNNING NEW WATERSIDE LOCATION NAVIGATOR WHARF AT ROYAL ARSENAL RIVERSIDE

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A new collection of contemporary 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments.

Beautiful private gardens and elegant architecture make this latest release a spectacular addition to this riverside neighbourhood, with fantastic amenities including shops, restaurants and luxury spa and gym at The Waterside Club. Boasting close proximity to the River Thames and fantastic transport connections, Navigator Wharf is the ideal place to enjoy the London lifestyle.

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HEATHROW 50 MINUTES*

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The Pulse, NW9 This spacious two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment on the eighth floor has a fully fitted open-plan kitchen and secure underground parking. Near to Colindale Tube station. £1,550 pcm

Aqua Vista Square, E3 This one-bedroom apartment is situated on the fifth floor overlooking the Limehouse Cut. Development features include bicycle storage, communal gardens/roof terrace and concierge. £1,400 pcm

41 Millharbour, E14 A two-bedroom apartment on the ninth floor in the heart of the Docklands. Fully fitted kitchen with all appliances, balcony, lifts and a concierge service.

Five minutes from South Quay DLR and amenities. £1,685 pcm

Ocean Wharf, E14 This spacious two double bedroom un/furnished apartment on the fourth floor has wooden floors, a fully fitted kitchen, master bedroom with en suite bathroom and large balcony with direct river views. £1,890 pcm

Tufton Street, SW1P This two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is situated in the heart of Westminster and benefits from a well equipped fitted kitchen, oak strip wood flooring, comfort cooling and underfloor heating. £3,650 pcm

Aqua Vista Square, E3 A contemporary one-bedroom apartment on the fifth floor of this modern development overlooking the Limehouse Cut. Located in Bow, minutes from Canary Wharf it’s also within easy reach of the City. £330,000 LH

Meridian Place, E14 A two double bedroom, two-bathroom apartment on the fourth floor with porter facilities and secure parking. Also has views of the Dock and Canary Wharf, close to South Quay DLR. £600,000 LH

Altitude Point, E1 A fantastic two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment with private wood decked balcony facing front courtyard gardens enjoys high-standard modern interior decor, under-floor heating, audio entry, secure bike unit and concierge service. It’s minutes from Bow and within easy reach of district line and DLR. £2,123 pcm

Press House, BR5 A two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in a development in the heart of Petts Wood. The clean, modern design emphasises both space and light, with open-plan living areas, ideal for entertaining. £1,350 pcm

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July 2019

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Believe it or not, the buy-to-let sector is probably more appealing now than ever. It is true that some have been scared off by having to pay an extra three per cent on stamp duty and the generally less hospitable tax environment. However, there are fantastic deals to be had for the canny investor who thoroughly researches the market and works with a local expert.

Over the last couple of years, the rental market in the UK has been levelling out. Whereas a few years ago, the best opportunities for landlords were in London other areas have started to see increasing rental yields as the number of people choosing to rent instead of buy continues to grow. In E14 the average yield across all property types is 4.5 per cent.

The rental market in E14 is very robust. Rising capital values have led to moderate yield compression but nothing which would lead a professional landlord to alter their strategy. In some areas, yields have strengthened as rents have outstripped price ination.

The rental market is only going to expand further here in the long term, with predictions suggesting it will grow by a third by 2030. All signs suggest that the only way is up. If you are interested in buying a property as an investment or would like to know how much your current home is worth in the rental market, please pop into the ofďŹ ce for a friendly chat. I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Spencer Fortag spencer@lmlondon.com

In E14 the average yield across all property types is 4.5 per cent

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