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we showcase well connected homes as the Elizabeth Line gears up for a big milestone

The smooth, quiet trains of the Elizabeth Line have already had a massive impact on east London. Those beneficial effects are set to be further amplified on November 6 with the launch of direct services all the way through to Reading and Heathrow Airport from Abbey Wood, meaning passen gers will no longer need to change at Paddington.

Passengers from Shenfield will also be able to travel all the way through to Paddington without needing to change at Liverpool Street, with onward journeys west then available from the same platform.

Other changes will see services running on Sundays and more trains through the central section of the line, which recently saw Bond Street station finally welcome its first passengers. The final Elizabeth Line timetable is on track to come into effect by May 2023.

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by Jon Massey

Amere 12 minutes is all it takes to get from Canary Wharf Elizabeth Line station to Tottenham Court Road. Incidentally, that’s 35.36 seconds quicker than the world record for running the 5k, set by Joshua Cheptegei in 2020.

Like the Ugandan long-dis tance runner and reigning Olympic champion, Galliard Homes development TCRW Soho is also at the top of its game.

Located above the newly minted Dean Street exit for Tottenham Court Road’s Elizabeth Line platforms, the scheme offers homes on Oxford Street within easy walking distance of West End theatres and Chinatown.

No wonder Galliard sales director David Galman is smiling – after all, he’s just enjoyed the Liz Line’s air-con comfort and Wi-fi enabled carriages to travel to our interview.

“It’s been very well received both locally and internation ally,” he said. “We’ve got a complete mix of properties – studios up to three-bedroom apartments – and a complete mix of buyers.

“There are local purchasers who are looking to downsize from a duplex or a house to a more manageable, lateral space. Then there are people who have the money to buy something they’re only going to be using for a certain amount of time each year, that they can open up when needed.

“The attraction is really the location. If you look at both ends of Oxford Street, there have been developments there, but this is in the middle – an area that’s largely been left untouched.

“For me, the best view from the development is out over

An artist’s impression of how TCRW Soho will look when finished

the rooftops down Dean Street – it’s very Mary Poppins. As a company we’ve always liked schemes in locations that have that history around them.”

The scheme is split over two buildings, one clad in glossy brickwork and the other in golden and muted metalwork, which also houses the station exit. These are split into 92 apartments – a total of 74,675sq ft of residential accommodation with 81 flats and 11 penthouses. There’s also nearly 10,000sq ft of retail space.

Both the Georgian-style block and its Art Deco neighbour have been designed by archi tects Hawkins\Brown with an interior specification by Nicola Fontanella of Argent Design, known for her A-list clients and working on luxuriously appointed yachts.

More recently, Galliard has collaborated with both the China Design Centre and Honky to kit out show flats at the development to further tempt buyers.

Each block has its own entrance and reception foyer, complete with a concierge

how TCRW Soho is at the forefront of regeneration driven by the arrival of new transport options

Show home interiors at the development

Above, a show home interior at TCRW Soho in central London

Left, Galliard Homes sales director David Galman

The strong sales we’ve seen both off-plan and since launch show discerning people understand what Oxford Street is set to become

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This map indicates how the Elizabeth Line will run when services are fully end-to-end in autumn 2023

service. Apartments further benefit from Geberit bathroom tech, integrated Miele kitchen appliances and bespoke entertainment units with OLED Smart TVs.

Most of the properties on sale also have private balconies, winter gardens or terraces.

“Everyone wants that concierge service, that security to be able to just lock their door, go and not to worry about it,” said David.

“Oxford Street is changing. It’s becoming more of a leisure destination and we’re excited to be part of that regeneration.

“As a business, this is exactly the kind of development we’re comfortable with right now.

“This is at the upper end of the scale, price-wise, but ever since launch we’ve been incredibly busy here.

“There have been appoint ments booked through our website, through agents and also walk-ins who know and respect the price we’re asking.

“This really is an unrivalled location in terms of central London.

“Pedestrianisation, electric vehicles and now the arrival

of the Elizabeth Line are transforming Oxford Street –making it a much cleaner, less congested, quieter and more attractive place to live.

“We’re turning the top of Dean Street into one of prime central London’s most sought after residential addresses alongside commercial units designed to act as entertain ment venues and brand ambas sadors rather than traditional retail spaces.

“The strong sales we’ve seen both off-plan and since launch show that discerning people understand what Oxford Street is set to become and are buying into a location that’s benefiting from a massive amount of regeneration.”

Prices for properties in the first phase of TCRW Soho start at £1,200,000 for a studio apartment.

One-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom homes are also available. Go to galliardhomes.com or call 020 7620 1500 for more information

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Minutes from Canary Wharf’s Elizabeth Line station to Tottenham Court Road

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David Galman, Galliard Homes

by Jon Massey

Like the ripples in the water on the surface of a pond, the impact of the Elizabeth Line’s arrival is spreading out from the location of each of its stations. Whole swathes of London are suddenly connected to each other in ways they never were before, making them increasingly attractive as places to live and to visit.

That, of course, includes areas that are within half an hour of those transport hubs as the purple line’s potential for forming part of longer journeys begins to bed in to the capital’s collective psyche.

Take, for instance, Poplar Riverside – a 20-acre develop ment by St William (part of the Berkeley Group) on the banks of the River Lea. The scheme will see some 2,800 homes, a school, a park, a gym, a crèche, shops, restaurants and cafés built in east London.

While the Jubilee line and DLR come closest to the site at Canning Town and East India respectively, the fact that Canary Wharf’s Elizabeth Line station is a 12-minute bike ride from its borders offers an extra dimension of flexibility for those heading to destinations along its length.

It brings areas such as Farringdon, Tottenham Court Road, Liverpool Street and Whitechapel much closer, as well as offering rapid access across town, with unbroken journeys to Heathrow and all

the way out to Reading from November 6.

Calico House is the latest collection of homes on offer at Poplar Riverside with studios, one and two-bedroom apart ments available.

These are expected to be finished in summer 2023, allowing the development’s first residents to move in.

Poplar Riverside includes provision for more than 90,000sq ft of commercial space and will include a new Sainsbury’s store, a riverside pub and Shelduck Square, which will host public events.

Residents at the development will get access to a range of private facilities including the Riverside Club, which will boast a 20m swimming pool, a spa, a lounge, meeting rooms, a cinema, a games room and a 24-hour concierge service.

The development is located about 15 minutes’ walk from both East India DLR and Canning Town stations with Stratford’s various amenities about 25 minutes away by bike.

There are plans – subject to approval – for a bridge across the River Lea that would allow residents a more direct route to Canning Town.

Prices at Poplar Riverside start at £484,000.

Go to berkeleygroup.co.uk for more information

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Left and right, an artist’s impression of facilities at the Riverside

Club, which includes a 20m pool and a cinema

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how future residents at Poplar Riverside will enjoy the benefits of being even more well connected

Homes at Calico House will be the first to welcome residents

Poplar Riverside is located within half an hour’s walk of Canary Wharf

river right on the

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what’s

With the biggest rise in interest rates for 27 years, spiralling energy costs, and uncertain times ahead, it’s a troubling outlook for anyone with a stake in the UK property market.

Owners, private landlords, and property investors are feeling the heat constantly increase underneath them, with seemingly fresh challenges by the day.

The pressure is on for those who’ve invested in bricks and mortar to make the right decisions.

Partnering with proven suppliers and soliciting the correct advice is crucial.

The National Landlord Investment Show is the UK’s number-one landlord and property investment exhibition.

We connect thousands of property professionals throughout the UK and are a beacon for anyone with an interest in managing and investing in property.

Our shows offer legions of amazing services and products, all of which are created and owned by people who understand the property sector and its unique challenges.

Our November 2 show in the stun ning surroundings of Old Billingsgate is our 2022 season finale, marking the 77th show since its inception in 2013.

Co-founder Tracey Hanbury said: “These are certainly troubling times economically.

“Property has always been a go-to investment strategy in the UK, and our shows aim to pour calming oil on troubled waters for those with a vested interest.

“Our guests have always looked to the National Landlord Investment Show to meet experts and seek guidance. Our November 2 show is no exception.

“We have over 100 exhibitors, offering everything from tax advice to prop tech, four rooms of expert speakers delivering back-to-back seminars, the UK’s largest landlord networking event, and of course, our legendary panel debates featuring the cream of the property sector.

“With 76 shows behind us we really know our audience and exactly how to translate market needs into top-quality events.

“As always, access to all of this is free – you just need to register via our website. Although I’d be quick as demand is considerable.”

>> Andrew Neil returns to chair Morning Panel Debate

As Tracey mentions above, the November 2nd show has three excellent panels featuring expert voices from across the property sector, plus the return of Property Elevator LIVE! Andrew needs no introduction and will be returning to kick off proceed ings at our morning panel session at Old Billingsgate.

l 10.15am – 11.15am

Rising rates and a possible recession looming: what’s your next move?

Veteran broadcaster Andrew Neil leads the panel debate, which asks the questions everyone is looking for answers to. Featuring David Smith, economics editor of The Sunday Times; Paul Mahoney, MD and founder of Nova Financial Group; Chris Bailey, co-founder and group director of Less Tax 4 Landlords and media property expert, Russell Quirk.

This is a must-see event for anyone who has invested in property or is thinking of entering the market. Join the debate and pitch your questions to our expert panel.

next move?

l 11.30am – 12.30pm

Women in Property & Finance

When it comes to success is the UK property sector a genderless meritoc racy? Hosted by presenter and prop erty developer, Elizabeth Warburton, this panel discusses what it’s like operating in the UK property market being female, striving to get right under the skin of the sector, with those who’ve experienced it first-hand.

Featuring Charlotte Rutter of Roma Finance; Platinum Franchise partner, Linda McGillivary; Marie Parris, MD and founder of George Ellis Property Services and CEO of Woodstock Legal, Carly Jermyn. We’d love your input, please join and share your experiences.

l 12.45pm – 2pm Property Elevator LIVE!

The only TV show that gives budding property developers the chance to partner with a seasoned professional returns to join us at Old Billingsgate.

Property Angels John Howard, Ranjan Bhattacharya, Paul Mahoney, and Nicholas Wallwork will be consid ering pitches from aspiring property entrepreneurs.

This is a hugely popular session, but places are limited, so we advise you to book ASAP.

l 2.10pm – 3.10pm Hammer Time: UK’s Largest Auction Debate y

Buying property bargains at auction has huge appeal. Learn the key points and how to avoid the pitfalls from our expert panel which includes; Auction House directors Bryan Baxter and Andrew Binstock; Auction Finance specialist, Amy Schofield of Together Finance and property expert John Howard.

This debate will cover researching legal and buyer information packs, understanding reserve/guide prices, finance, getting carried away, and more. Join the debate to pitch your questions and hear what the panel has to share.

>> Reserve your free tickets now The National Landlord Investment Show is completely free to attend. With 100+ exhibitors, 50+ speakers, exten sive networking opportunities, and all of the above, attending our November 2 show at Old Billingsgate is essential for anyone with an interest in bricks and mortar.

You can find out more and book your free show tickets via our website. Go to landlordinvestmentshow.co.uk

Veteran broadcaster Andrew Neil returns to chair a panel discussion

rates and a possible recession looming – the National Landlord Investment Show on November 2 aims

guide those with a stake in the UK property market amid these troubled times

has always been the go-to investment strategy in the UK and our shows aim to pour calming oil on troubled waters

Tracey Hanbury, NLIS

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