Monday, 22 June 2009

West End pub for sale

A rare opportunity to purchase a grade II listed freehold public house moments from Trafalgar Square. Set over six floors, this attractive period gem is steeped in history and is offered in good condition with the option of vacant possession. Our client has gained planning permission to turn the premises into either a private member's club or a single residential dwelling.

Licensed freehold buildings within the West End are seldom available and this opportunity allows a discerning buyer to create a unique residential home or a commercially viable member's club.

Freehold: £2,999,000

Friday, 19 June 2009

‘West End for 2012’ Conference

New West End Company and Heart of London Business Alliance brought together 150 major retail, property and leisure businesses at the ‘West End for 2012’ conference today to plan how London can best leverage the opportunity of London 2012.

The task force, made up of public and private sector members from across the two Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), will act to maximise the commercial opportunity of the Olympics and position the West End during London 2012 as the recognised location of the shopping and entertainment centrepiece of London.

Boris Johnson, Mayor of London, said: 'Even in these tough economic times London is still the place to be, with a recent report confirming that the capital has, for the seventh year in a row, retained its position as Europe’s most attractive city to invest in.

'London’s West End plays a significant role in the capital’s success story, offering the world’s greatest shopping destination and attracting millions of visitors from across the country and overseas each year.

'The 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will deliver much more than just six weeks of sport and I am delighted that New West End Company and Heart of London Business Alliance are leading by example, setting up a task force which will drive forward action and investment in the area and maximise the full commercial opportunity of London 2012.’

Tuesday, 26 May 2009

Pedestrianised Oxford Street pulls in 500,000 shoppers

Up to £50m was spent in London’s West End stores on Saturday as 500,000 shoppers took advantage of a traffic-free Oxford Street.

Entertainment was provided in-store and on the street as buses, taxis and cars were barred between 12noon and 5pm. New West End Company said the shopping mecca benefited from the “staycation” trend – where Brits choose to holiday in the UK rather than abroad in order to save money.

New West End Company’s chief executive Richard Dickinson said: “We hope it will give Londoners and those from other parts of the UK a great reason to rediscover the West End – with its fantastic breadth of retail across 600 stores, great galleries, superb shows, restaurants for every pocket and much more besides.”

Wednesday, 13 May 2009

Record Number of Sales in April

In the month of April LDG saw a record number of flat sales in the West End in areas including Fitzrovia, Bloomsbury and Marylebone. Buyer enquiries are also increasing and trend looks to be continuing into May.

Thursday, 2 April 2009

London Lettings Agents Offer

On all new tenancies secured directly through LDG during the month of April....LDG will pay the new tenants' admin fees throughout the month of April, saving you £138!!

Friday, 20 February 2009

LDG WEST END PROPERTY HEADLINES 2009

LOW INTEREST RATES

CURRENCY FLUCTUATIONS

HIGH LEVEL OF INTERNATIONAL AND HOME ENQUIRIES

POSITIVE LETTINGS MARKET

Despite negative media articles all is not doom and gloom in the property market.

In the New Year we have experienced a remarkable increase from unencumbered purchasers with cash and finance to buy now!

Purchasers are showing serious signs of turning their attention to buying again!

Call your most knowledgeable and experienced Fitzrovia agents, whether selling, letting or merely to receive sound professional market advice.

020 7580 1010

Thursday, 12 February 2009

This Morning Live – Radio Waves

LDG on LBC

This morning LDG were asked for their expert advice by a popular London radio station. Partner Laurence Glynne illuminated on the latest West End Property scene, confirming increased activity in sales and lettings to home and foreign buyers ranging from the Far East, Europe and Eastern Europe.

The combination of a property shortage and the current low level of the pound ensures the market in the West End is ALIVE NOT DEAD!