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Borough of Camden
Thu
02
Sep

Student homes specialists Urbanest UK are behind the plans, backed by Kings Cross Central, and if the building goes ahead it will top out at 100m, making it the tallest in the Kings Cross area. Students from Central Saint Martins (due to relocate) who don't mind living at altitude will be the target residents. Designs are by Glenn Howells Architects. More here.

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Wed
01
Sep

A "knight" who bought a title online while still a student has been kicked to the curb by Camden Council, after they'd discovered he owned homes in Bromley, Devon and Buckinghamshire, while claiming to be homeless and living - courtesy of the council - in a flat in Primrose Hill. Sir Barry apparently made the mistake of driving Jaguars in silver and gold.

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Wed
25
Aug

Remember this? Well here he is clutching a letter from Barnet Homes which assures him they won't be seeking to evict. Which is either nice... or soft-headed authority rolling over in the face of sentimental social media bullying. Let's go with "nice".

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Tue
24
Aug

Blairs expand portfolio [Mirror]
Charlie Bruce buys in Beckenham [Mail]
On St John's Wood [Telegraph]
Buy now, buy later? [FT]
CGT damages BTL [FTAdvisor]
How much to set up an estate agency? [The Modern Estate Agent]

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Fri
20
Aug

Lily Allen's said to be looking in the south Cotswolds, possibly Stroud area, with £2m in her pocket. Meanwhile, Amy Winehouse is apparently back in Camden, after spending  £1.8m on a new home. More here.

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Wed
18
Aug

He's 83, he's lived in the property for the last 74 years, except for the years he spent fighting in the Second World War, but now - following the death of his sister, with whom he shared the property - he's facing eviction from the Cricklewood home to make room for a family, with "more need" for the three bedrooms. It's a logical request, but it seems like an unusual request, where some compassion might be applicable. Edward Meakins is reported as saying he fears he'll die if he's forced to give up his home and garden. It's a sad story. Coverage here and here (plus photos). (Inevitable) Facebook petition here.

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Tue
17
Aug

The story is that Jude Law and Sienna Miller have made an offer on that £4m six-bedroom Highgate townhouse they've been viewing for a while. More here.

Jude Law prepares for major redecoration in Little Venice [May 5, 2010]
Incoming celebrity alert - Highgate prepares for Jude Law and Sienna Miller [April 28, 2010]

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Fri
13
Aug

It was a party, apparently, to celebrated her daughter's engagement. The "Noise Patrol" apparently visited first to find "sound tests" taking place in the afternoon. They were back again at 10.45am, the next day, after more complaints from neighbours. Must have been one hell of a party. More here.

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Tue
20
Jul

Word is that Russell Brand's shifted his Hampstead Village home. No details as to the deal, yet. Meanwhile, Britney Spears' face looks like being a permanent feature in the giant wealth wet dream that is One Hyde Park. She's apparently bought an apartment there so she can reach out to her fans. For (an estimated) £20m she might have reached out and touched them more effectively by buying each of them a house. More here.

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Thu
06
May

20100506Spaced2

As inhabited by Simon Pegg and Jessica Stevenson, and now to let (at least a 2-bedroom flat) for £425pw. Tufnell Park. Particulars here.

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