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SECRETS OF SUCCESS
From his father’s arrival in the UK with only £2 in his pocket, to
the secrets of other successful people
interests in a £300 million plus property and business portfolio and
and the best way to capitalise on every
receiving a CBE for his services to business, a new publication, ‘Brick
opportunity. Providing property advice
by Brick: Success in Business and Life’, charts the fascinating life of Paul
and debunking myths, he passes on the
Bassi. More than the story of his career as a businessman and property
knowledge garnered over 35 years in
investor; it could be the story of any immigrant’s journey in the UK but
business to show that it is possible for
it is also an exploration into the nature of success, the secrets behind
anyone to be successful with the right
entrepreneurship, and the importance of work/life balance.
mindset and principles.
Mr Bassi uses his life experiences, from race riots and recessions to family and philanthropy, to share his philosophy on success,
Congratulations to our Salon Pvé winner!
New beginnings
We are delighted to announce that Fiona Barrett of Hermitage, Berkshire has won our free draw for a pair of
Bloomsbury Publishing £16.99 – all profits will go to Bond Wolfe Charitable Trust
Canary Wharf Group has released details of the final 75 apartments within its 10 Park Drive development in Wood Wharf. Designed by leading architects
Stanton Williams, this 345-apartment scheme is at the heart of Canary
full hospitality tickets for Salon Privé
Wharf’s new district. Due to complete at the beginning of 2020, purchasers
at Blenheim Palace. On Saturday,
will be among the first to live on the Canary Wharf estate.
September 7th, Fiona and her
Brian De’ath, Director of Residential Sales at Canary Wharf Group, comments,
companion will experience a fabulous
“Canary Wharf is already one of London’s best run estates, with a vibrant
day at the UK’s most exclusive
calendar of events and state-of-the-art facilities. Now 10 Park Drive will become
automotive garden party as well as
a striking addition to Canary Wharf’s already globally recognisable skyline, and
afternoon tea at the Palace and a
residents will soon be able to say they were there when it all began.”
guided tour of its State Rooms.
www.canarywharf.com/residential
Apex makes key hires Pioneering airspace developer Apex Airspace (Apex) has appointed Andrew Powell as Finance Director and Jonathan Smart as the Head of New Business. The appointments come as part of a rapid expansion of the company and the opening of a new central London office for the expanding workforce. Apex’s innovative approach to development is shaping the future of real estate as it has secured over £28m from the Business Growth Fund (BGF), Homes England and the Mayor of London to date. It has pioneered the use of airspace for the creation of new homes, identifying and promoting a new residential market in London worth an estimated £54bn. www.apexairspace.co.uk
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