Cities for People, NOT Cars
12/09/08
The past 50 years has seen the car take over UK streets. Where children once played in the street, today they’ve been driven indoors to their self-contained play zones. There’s no need to interact or get to know one’s neighbours. Community spirit is crumbling. But there’s good news on the horizon… A new wave of street design has been sweeping the continent and looks poised to bring relief to the UK’s overcrowded streets.
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50,000 homes a year!
03/07/08
50,000 homes a year undemocratic and unrealistic New figures calling on the South East to consider building up to 50,000 homes a year are simply out of step with reality says the South East England Regional Assembly.
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Relocation, Relocation, Relocation!
05/06/08
All busy professionals who need to relocate (and their HR Departments trying to deal with it!) – whether renting or purchasing – can take heart. Don’t know where to start? Relax … its sorted! There is a Berkshire-based company that provides the holy grail of hassle-free property search.
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Higher housing targets will not improve affordability
25/05/08
Higher housing targets will not improve affordability - new study shows Government plans for huge increases in house building will not improve affordability - in 20 years home ownership will be even further out of reach for average earners says new research for the South East England Regional Assembly.
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Green Park in Reading
08/03/08
HSBC demonstrates commitment to the Thames Valley In a demonstration of commitment to the Thames Valley, HSBC has opened a £1.2 million commercial centre at Green Park in Reading. This is one of 13 hi-tech banking facilities around the country which will provide the UK with tailor-made solutions for businesses with an income between £500,000 and £25 million.
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Property prices 'to be boosted by Olympics'
24/09/07
As well as receiving investment and regeneration as a result of the 2012 Olympic Games, the Lower Lea Valley in east London is likely to see a boost in property prices, a property expert has said.
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Demand in commercial property sector 'ongoing'
18/09/07
Commercial property demand in the second quarter of the year stayed strong, according to the latest figures released by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics).
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New office property 'in good location'
11/09/07
The refurbishment of Concorde Park in Maidenhead has begun, something which should see improved office facilities.
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