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Spotlight along the Elizabeth Line
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Running from Reading in the West, through central London and Essex to Shenfield in the East and through Canary Wharf and Woolwich to Abbey Wood, The Elizabeth Line is London’s newest line. Detailed planning started in 2001 and construction began in 2009 at Canary Wharf. It is fitting that the late Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the new roundel naming the Elizabeth line in 2016, and formally opened the line in May 2022. With journey time from Slough to Canary Wharf in under an hour, towns and villages along the Elizabeth Line have become more desirable for commuters and house prices have seen a corresponding uplift over the decade prior to its opening.
In Full Regalia
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
The Coronation Weekend Saturday 6th - Monday 8th May promises to be filled with ceremonial and celebratory events, traditions and pageantry. Aside from the Coronation itself, the Coronation Big Lunch will see celebrations across the UK, from a simple cup of tea and cake with a neighbour to full regalia street parties. As people take to the streets, gardens, parks and community spaces to join the celebrations and mark this historic occasion, we look at ways to bring the regalia into your home with some Coronation magic in your décor.
BUDGET 2023: No news, good news for the property market?
Friday, March 17, 2023
Perhaps the key takeaway from Wednesday’s Budget is the Chancellor’s statement that the UK is expected to avoid recession this year, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility. Inflation is also forecast to reduce to 2.9% by the end of 2023. Good news indeed compared to predictions last November, that the average inflation rate for 2023 would be 7.4%. A number of measures will also ease affordability; the current energy price guarantee has been extended a further three months to June 2023 and fuel duty is frozen for the next 12 months. Extra assistance with childcare costs over the next two years should improve household budgets and allow a return to employment for many.
Spotlight on our new and old towns
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Most towns grow slowly over decades or even centuries, embracing traditional architecture but incorporating new design and planning for future needs. This is especially true across our network area spanning Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, and Middlesex. Some towns, such as Chesham, have absorbed the old heart of the town within designated conservation areas as organic growth expands outwards. Others, such as the new and old towns of Beaconsfield, scarcely touch and sit almost a mile apart.
Looking after people and property
Friday, February 3, 2023
In line with our company ethos of “looking after people and property”, Frosts again opted to make a charity donation instead of sending Christmas Cards and this year our chosen charity was Chiltern Foodbank. Earlier today, Jacqui Cuthbert, Branch Manager and Nick Holloway, Negotiator at The Frost Partnership, Chesham visited Chiltern Foodbank to hand over the resulting cheque for £700.
New Home, New Look for 2023
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
You may be thinking about moving house and what changes you could make when you move in or perhaps just feel like a fresh new look for your current home. So how do you go about making your mark and ringing the changes? If you need some expert inspiration, it might be worth a visit to The Ideal Home show at Olympia, London from 17th March – 2nd April 2023 where exhibitors will be showcasing all the latest high-tech products and on-trend solutions for your home.The 2023 Future Living Home at the show will showcase how living spaces have evolved, with interior inspiration on new ideas for colours and decorating styles. Energy efficiency, use of natural lighting and renewable energy are all likely to feature strongly given the recent energy price increases. Ahead of the show, here are some pointers for what’s trending in décor this year.
