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The first thing that strikes you about the City of London, apart from the imposing architecture, is the sheer compactness that has led to it being nicknamed “The Square Mile”. Everything is within walking distance from each other: offices, restaurants, transport hubs and, more importantly, luxurious rental accommodation is popping up like never before. Before …

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The streets of Wapping, which once welcomed commerce from all over the globe, are now providing luxury living spaces for today’s modern wealth creators. Positioned on the Thames, halfway between the City and Docklands financial centres, its relatively small size means that regeneration in Wapping has been swift, effective and efficient. Preserved cobbled streets and …

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Wapping’s waterfront section is a prime example of London at its forward thinking best. The wharves, jetties and warehouses that once welcomed wealth from all over the globe are now providing homes for today’s 21st Century wealth creators.

A revitalised E1W postcode and plenty of riverside vantage points make Wapping a new rental property hotspot for professionals working in Canary Wharf or the City of London.

Canary Wharf, E14 is the London property success story that simply refuses to end. When global finance went digital in the 80s, new multi-level trading floors and room to run miles of complex cabling demanded more space than the old Square Mile could provide. The Isle of Dogs, a dilapidated remnant of Britain’s seafaring heritage, …

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A position on the opposing riverbank to Docklands gives residents great views of one of the world’s leading financial engine rooms but Greenwich was a global influence long before the first brick was laid in Canary Wharf. As the epicentre of Britain’s maritime strength, Greenwich built the naval battleships that established a global empire and there …

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A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997 and a Royal Borough since 2012, Greenwich is an area steeped in maritime history. However, it doesn’t rests on its historical laurels; a massive building boom has seen a plethora of modern riverside developments pop up, offering residents the chance to experience high-end living and exciting amenities.  The …

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Surrey Quays derives its name from a long history of commercial maritime activity in London that reached its zenith between the wars, and still shapes the community today. Positioned on the opposite Thames shoreline to Docklands, the area benefits from a combination of riverside views and futuristic transport links. It’s these qualities that are currently …

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Renting an apartment close to the centre of a global financial powerhouse has a definite appeal to those who like to get up close and personal with wealth creation, but the City of London – known commonly as ‘The City’ – has more to offer than just pure commerce.

Not to be confused with the area of Greater London which is home to most of the Capital’s population, the City of London is considered to be the world’s leading business and financial centre, epitomising the stability that continues to attract so much investment to London.

 is a bustling business and residential mecca in the Docklands. Shining high rises stand tall over the riverbanks, affording sweeping views of the city skylines; lively bars take their position as the go-to spot on Friday evenings; shops continue to grow in the form of flashy shopping centres; and restaurants are booming, attracting customers …

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As the River Thames makes the first of several extravagant loops on its way to the sea, the North-South divide that seems so marked in central London starts to look less pronounced. Surrey Quays and Canary Wharf can be viewed practically as East London neighbours and the Jubilee Line Tube extension has successfully transformed the …

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