London

London /ˈlʌndən/ is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its founding by the Romans, who called it Londinium. London’s ancient core, the City of London, largely retains its square-mile mediaeval boundaries. Since at least the 19th century, the name London has also referred to the metropolis developed around this core. The bulk of this conurbation forms the London region and the Greater London administrative area, governed by the elected Mayor of London and the London Assembly.
London is a leading global city, with strengths in the arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, media, professional services, research and development, tourism and transport all contributing to its prominence. It is the world’s largest…

“Healthy Returns” Recorded for UK Commercial Property

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Those with commercial property investments in the UK have experienced “relatively healthy” returns during 2011, it has been asserted. According to the CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) Monthly Index for December, the annual return on such an investment last year stood at 8.1 per cent. However, the firm stressed there is a disparity between the income … Read more

Positive Outlook for Prime Central London Property

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Predictions for the year ahead in the prime central London property market are upbeat, which may encourage an increasing number of people to make a real estate investment in the city. Knight Frank recently revealed homes in the capital experienced price growth of 12.1 per cent during 2011, with a 0.8 per cent rise in … Read more