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London must be the UK’s shining star, not a vortex

by John Ashmore | Feb 9, 2019 | The Economist, zNewsletter

London is the lodestar of the UK economy – but it has an image problem According to a newly released report, it’s time for London to shed its uncaring image and show the rest of the UK a little love. The Centre for London’s London, UK: Strengthening ties...

The government is ignoring popular, easy fixes to the housing crisis

by John Myers | Mar 14, 2018 | Political Insider

Horrified passengers suddenly realize their boat has a leak. They frantically start to paddle it with their hands towards a distant shore. The engine and sail sit ignored and unused. Meanwhile, someone at the stern refuses to raise the anchor. Theresa May’s...

City thoughts: part three

by Simon Allford | Dec 27, 2017 | The Architect

Read part one Read part two Earlier this year at Zaha Hadid’s memorial service, as speeches, including one by her friend Lord Palumbo (all ill-assisted by unnecessary artificial amplification), echoed incoherently around the great vessel I was reminded how St...

City thoughts: part two

by Simon Allford | Dec 21, 2017 | The Architect

Read part one For most of the two millennia that have ensued since its founding, the City of London has experienced numerous crises whose import and impact far outweigh the minor financial ripples that our media message as crises. It is ironic that we, with the...

Should investors be cautious about prime central London property?

by Alpa Bhakta | Dec 11, 2017 | Residential Investor

Prime central London property has long been seen as an asset class in its own right, rather than simply a costlier version of UK real estate in general. It responds to a separate set of economic and financial developments, services a distinct client base, and exhibits...