INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO New Year, New Home
*Figures according to Rightmove
With house prices set to continue to climb over the next year (property prices are predicted to be, on average, another £17,000 higher by the end of 2016*) and the impending addition of extra stamp duty on buy-to-let properties, it may be worth starting your research early with these three desirable new developments
No.1 Palace Street Established residential developer Northacre’s latest development in the exclusive SW1 postcode gives residents the rare opportunity of neighbouring royalty. A total of 72 apartments will sit in the 10,000 square feet site in St James’s Park by Buckingham Palace and are set to be complete by early 2018. The buildings, surrounding a landscaped interior courtyard, offer a rich architectural heritage with historic styles – including 1880s Renaissance – meeting contemporary
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additions under the guidance of architects Squire & Partners. All of the apartments offer a unique layout and most benefit from extraordinarily grand high ceilings, a dual aspect and original or restored period features. Amenities will include a full concierge service, extensive leisure facilities and underground parking. from £2.1m No.1 Palace Street, SW1 020 7349 8000 numberonepalacestreet.com
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