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April in London
March 2015
SALUTING THE QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY Whether you’re a seasoned Londoner or a visiting resident, this is one annual event you’ve probably heard about but may not have seen. The Queen’s actual birthday falls on 21st April and is marked...
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The Politics of Property
March 2015
As estate agents, we’re never very keen on impending general elections. They can encourage a few to put plans on hold. Even so, our phones continue to ring with sellers, buyers, landlords and tenants. People still need somewhere...
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Quality in Quantity
March 2015
TO RENT: CADOGAN GARDENS, SW3 ‘Space’ and ‘London’ seldom occupy the same sentence, but this exceptional apartment offers a rare 3,675 sq. ft. of area to really spread into. (Indeed, it even has a wine room.) Add to this a...
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Where a-listers Hide
March 2015
We often find that the professions of owners tend to shine through in the properties they own. This certainly explains the creative and arresting interior design of Rivoli Cottages in Kefalonia, lovingly renovated by Marcus Love...
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Your Position in Life
March 2015
FOR SALE: MONTPELIER STREET, SW7 Harrods, The Royal Albert Hall, Hyde Park (for a bracing dip in the Serpentine?) – some localities seem to have it all, and Montpelier Street is a fine example. Set in the heart of Knightsbridge,...
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Gardens and Garden Squares
January 2015
Aylesford’s Andrew Langton and Edward Corry-Reid provide expert comment on the value of London properties with gardens and properties situated in London’s famous garden squares: HOMES WITH GARDENS “London homes with a garden are...
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A Walk on the Prime Side
January 2015
FOR SALE: ST. GEORGE’S SQUARE, LONDON SW1 If you’re looking for a wonderfully central pied à terre in London, or indeed a very interesting buy-to-let proposition, this property is within touching distance of the palace. This...
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January/february in London
January 2015
THE LONDON BOAT SHOW Whether you’re a seasoned sea dog, an intrigued beginner – or simply someone who likes gazing at sumptuous yachts – the London Boat Show is an inspiring day out. This year, the show brings together some 500...
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Change Your Scenery
January 2015
TO RENT: DANVERS STREET, SW3 If the new year feels like a natural cue for some fresh and elegant surroundings, we have a lovely opportunity in the heart of Chelsea. This property is a stunning five bedroom house which has been...
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Is It Time You Were Onthemarket.com?
January 2015
A MAJOR NEW SERVICE TO OUR CLIENTS From 26 January, Aylesford’s properties will be marketed on a brand new property portal: OnTheMarket.com. This quality-controlled online service is owned by the UK’s leading estate agents, and...
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