Taylor Wimpey España tackle the testing terrain of the Scottish Highlands in the name of charity

by Charly Spain Taylor Wimpey Espana

Taylor Wimpey Charity Challenge 2016 sees employees climbing the highest mountain in the British Isles
42 teams of Taylor Wimpey employees compete in inter-BU Highland Games in the aid of charity
Taylor Wimpey España raise £8,945.89 for the Youth Adventure Trust

This weekend saw Taylor Wimpey employees complete the 2016 Charity Challenge, ‘Going for Gold’.

Having already battled the Brecon Beacons and prevailed in the Peak District, this year’s challenge transported employees to bonny Scotland, home of haggis, the kilt, Highland Games and Ben Nevis. Fondly known as ‘The Ben’, Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in the British Isles standing at an impressive 1,345 metres.

Those brave enough to take on this year’s challenge had to compete in an inter-BU Highland Games, with activities ranging from the traditional caber toss to playing a tune on the bagpipes, before scaling Ben Nevis to reach the summit. Employees from each department throughout Taylor Wimpey picked up the gauntlet and 42 teams made their way to Fort William, Scotland.

In a statement earlier today, Pete Redfern, Chief Executive of Taylor Wimpey plc thanked all those who took part in the challenge,

“It was a great event.. We raised over £180K for the Youth Adventure Trust Charity and those Charities chosen by each local team.”

All teams were required to fundraise a minimum amount in order to take part and once again the two teams representing Taylor Wimpey España decided to support the Youth Adventure Trust. The charity helps vulnerable and disadvantaged young people to gain the skills, confidence and courage needed in order to face the challenges in their daily lives.

Established in 1992 by David Hempleman-Adams and Major Richard Mitchell, both well known for their record breaking Arctic, Antarctic and mountain climbing expeditions, the Youth Adventure Trust provides young people with the opportunity to start the ‘believe – achieve’ process and make the most of their lives. Finishing 3^rd and 4^th, out of the 42 teams listed on the fundraising leader board, the Taylor Wimpey España teams raised an incredible £8,945.89.

Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director for Taylor Wimpey España,

“The Taylor Wimpey Challenge has become a key event on the company calendar with many employees looking forward to the opportunity to participate. This year we were delighted to have two teams representing the Spanish division of the company.

“As well as being able to develop essential team building skills, the challenge gives Taylor Wimpey employees the opportunity to give something back to the community. Having now returned home from Scotland’s testing terrain, we are extremely proud of the contribution made by our Taylor Wimpey España teams.”

Leading Spanish homebuilder, Taylor Wimpey España, has been building award winning homes that complement the natural beauty of the Balearics, the Costa Blanca and the Costa del Sol for over 55 years.

For more information please contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit http://taylorwimpeyspain.com for more information. If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 244.

Opening of Tipi’s second building heralds success of Wembley Park’s new build to rent offering

by Charly United Kingdom Tipi

Tipi’s second apartment building, Dakota now open
First customers moved in
Hotel-inspired services and superior apartments striking a chord with Londoners

Build to rent is taking off across the UK as renters see the benefits of a professional rather than a private landlord. The needs of ‘generation rent’ are firmly on the agenda, with the Department for Communities and Local Government allocating £1 billion for build to rent development, as well as appointing a taskforce and champion to drive the cause.

Within London, the impact of this new enthusiasm for build to rent is already being felt, in the popular Wembley Park area. Developer Quintain has just launched its second purely rental apartment building, Dakota, which forms part of the Tipi development.

Michael Allen, Head of Tipi, shares details of the newly opened building,

“We’re delighted that Dakota opened on schedule, with the first customers moving in on the day we opened. We look forward to welcoming them to a new era of renting in London.

“Dakota is the second Tipi apartment building to open at Wembley Park and follows the success of our first building Montana, which has attracted renters from across the capital and beyond. Our aim of making Tipi the best way to live in London certainly has struck a chord with those looking to rent high quality, contemporary accommodation in a super-connected area.”

Dakota provides a selection of one, two and three bedroom apartments, all finished to a superior standard and are available furnished or unfurnished. Most enjoy their own private balcony or terrace and full furniture packages are available. The building, along with Montana, surrounds an acre of landscaped gardens with stunning water features.

Customers of Dakota benefit from a range of hotel-inspired services, including a 24 hour concierge, night security and the Nest – a social space with soft seating, HD TV, dining table and 100Mb/s broadband for those wishing to use it to work from home. Each apartment comes with 40Mb/s as standard and broadband is included in the rent. The Nest follows the popularity of the Deckhouse in the adjacent Montana apartment building, which provides residents with a pool table, HD TV with Sky Sports, kitchenette and outside terrace for enjoying the warmer weather.

Thanks to its Wembley Park location, Dakota also provides customers with easy access to London Designer Outlet, with its 50 stores, 20 restaurants and coffee shops and nine screen Cineworld cinema, as well as the plethora of entertainment on offer at the SSE Arena, Wembley and Wembley Stadium*.

Apartments are priced from £1,650 pcm with no agency fees, lower than average security deposit and electricity, water & superfast broadband included in the rent

For more information or to book a viewing with the Tipi team, visit www.tipi.london or call 020 3151 1927.

* Wembley Stadium is the property of The FA Group and run by Wembley National Stadium Limited, a subsidiary of The Football Association.

Running a press trip – not a stress trip

by Charly World AB Property Marketing

Viv Onslow, Senior PR Executive, AB Property Marketing Ltd

As a rooky PR girl some 7 years ago, the boss asks, “Could you fit in organising a press trip?”

Of course I could – a piece of cake. I might not have done PR for years but I certainly have worked in a commercial fast-paced environment for eons and getting a few journalists onto a plane to somewhere hot should be a doddle. She said.

“So four top flight journalists need to go to La Gomera and here are the dates.” Off I trotted with these essential details and a list of which publications we wanted to target. Easy I thought.

Well, as I very quickly leaned, there are five things you need to know before embarking on inviting journalists on a press trip:

Journalists get invited on press trips dozens of times a month
They cherry pick their trips
They want a hook – and three days in the sun in itself just isn’t enough
You need to jump through hoops – high ones
Being organised is essential

Being then relatively new to property PR meant I hadn’t thought some of this through until I started sending out the invites. The replies dribbled back: “I’m busy”, “No thanks, not for me”, “No, already been there” or just plain “NO!”

I’m never deterred by a few no’s so it was on to the next batch of possibles. Adding some more oomph to my invite such as like the ambient air temperature in La Gomera in May, some sexy details on the hotel accommodation and some highlights of food and wine of the region.

At last a couple of journalists came back with “well yes – maybe”.

Obviously there were a few caveats to the “maybe” ranging from “what time is the flight?” to “How will I get to the airport?”, “Does the hotel do macchiato Frappuccinos?” and “What exactly is for sale?”, “Do you have a case study?” and “Who actually lives on La Gomera – why not just go to Tenerife?!”

Things were moving, albeit slowly, in the right direction. Questions answered, positive vibes and just two more to go. More scouring the contact book for hot property writers who appear to never have been to the Canaries.

Then a stroke of good luck. The hotel dug out a dignitary, a UK MP who appeared to be happy to host a drinks party and had a house on La Gomera. It was all coming together nicely.

Rather oddly this press trip, unlike most that I have gone on to organise, did not require a PR representative so there was no me or the boss on the ground to sort out problems and hand out euros like it was monopoly money. The client was in charge and on their own.

Waking on the morning of the press trip to five missed calls on my mobile did nothing to steady the nerves. Lost journalist at Gatwick who couldn’t find the group and couldn’t manage to dial the contact number I had furnished her with.

Actually after this minor hiccough, things went swimmingly. The journalists all arrived safe and sound, had a fabulous time and the client got stacks of great coverage – which is really why us PR folk are hell bent on making these trips a success.

Since then I have gone on to organise many press trips and it is very obvious why clients entrust us to sort this “stuff” out for them.

Press trip are tough and can too often become ‘stress trips’ if not managed properly. They need to be organised down to minutiae – the more organisation, the more smoothly events will run be they here in the UK or in Zambia!

And it can be a fine line juggling the needs of the client and the needs of the journalist to keep everyone happy. So my top tips for a smooth running press trip and not a stress trip are:

Write EVERYTHING down – that way you have less chance of missing things and making mistakes
Produce a press trip itinerary – this needs explicit details on timings, flight info, who, what, where, when and why. Don’t forget to put EVERYONE’S email and telephone numbers on here – they will be essential to all attendees.
Don’t be afraid to say NO. Clients and journalists can sometimes have ridiculous expectations – and you need to know when to draw the line
If you are attending a press trip DON’T get drunk however tempting that sangria is. You are in charge and should remain professional at all times.
Smile, be polite and soldier on. It will come out right in the end.

For more information on how to arrange a press trip, contact Viv at AB Property Marketing on +44 845 054 7524 or visit www.abpropertymarketing.co.uk

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Editor’s Notes:

Get the skinny on Viv here! http://www.abpropertymarketing.co.uk/who-are-we/

Feeding the world – the future of agricultural commodities

by Charly World easyMarkets

World population to reach 9.1 billion by 2050 (UN Population Divison)
Demand for agricultural commodities to grow at 4% between 2015 and 2030 (FAO)
Weather patterns, the environment and production challenges all impact on agri-commodity prices (easyMarkets)

The world population is expected to reach 9.1 billion by 2050, according to the United Nations Population Division, placing more pressure on nations and agricultural producers to meet rising demand for food. Complicating this challenge is a shrinking rural labour force, which is expected to strain our ability to feed the world over the next three decades, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

The world population is expected to grow by nearly a quarter between 2016 and 2050, producing an extra 1.7 billion people who will require food and nourishment. Agricultural commodities are already a multitrillion dollar global industry and for investors, agricultural goods in the form of grains, softs (cocoa, coffee, sugar, fruit and similar) and livestock are a key component of the global commodity market.

Nikolas Xenofontos, Director of Risk Management at leading online trading services provider easyMarkets, explains,

“Agricultural commodities are a fascinating area of investment. They make up a large share of global gross domestic product and attract investment from all corners of the globe. Agriculture on this scale is a complex undertaking, with environmental factors, weather patterns and production challenges all impacting on the supply – and the price – of these commodities.”

Agriculture is already one of the biggest contributors to global warming and this is expected to worsen as demand for agri-food products continues to grow. Over the coming decades, producers therefore have the dual challenge of producing more food while simultaneously reducing their carbon footprint. Maximizing crop yields, using resources more efficiently and reducing waste will be considered crucial for ensuring the sustainability of this industry and guaranteeing that humanity’s growing population is adequately fed, according to National Geographic’s Five Step Plan to Feed the World.

While demand for agricultural products continues to rise, it has done so at a slower rate since the 1990s. Agricultural demand grew by only 2% between 1989 and 1999, down sharply from previous decades, according to data from the FAO. This is attributed to slower population growth and the fact that a significant portion of the globe’s population had reached relatively high levels of food consumption, thereby limiting the scope of further increases.

Future demand for agricultural goods is forecast by the FAO to rise only 1.4% between 2015 and 2030. The combination of slower demand growth and efforts to more efficiently mass produce agri-foods could impact how commodities are priced and ultimately traded in the financial markets.

Investors also need to be wary of the impact of drought and severe weather patterns on production. The impact of the El Nino weather pattern on sugar prices serves as the perfect example. Raw sugar futures gained a staggering 31% over just four weeks, spiking at $16.71 per pound on 23 March 2016.

Like most industries, the future of agricultural commodities will be tied to supply and demand. In the case of agriculture, however, special consideration must be given to environmental degradation caused by factory farming, deforestation and other potentially adverse practices. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere may lead to greater environmental risks that could further degrade crop yields. Global warming is also impacting livestock and fisheries, which could further threaten our food supply.

These considerations will likely be played out in the financial markets over the years, as investors speculate on these fascinating and essential commodities.

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Stockholm prepares to play host to the music, but who will win the Eurovision property battle?

by Charly Spain Taylor Wimpey Espana

Spain’s property market set to top this year’s table as its remarkable economic rebound attracts overseas investors (International Monetary Fund)
UK and Sweden’s housing markets revealed as overvalued whilst Spanish property is undervalued by 26% (Organisation for Economic Development)
Swedish buyers in Spain increase by 220% in comparison to last year (Taylor Wimpey España)

This weekend will see Stockholm, Sweden host the 61^st Eurovision Song Contest as millions of people from all over the world tune in to witness the weird and wonderful spectacle of the event. Having now taken the coveted crown six times, this year’s competition will be the 57^th time Sweden have participated in this global phenomenon. Competing just as many times but without the enviable scorecard, Spain’s last win was back in 1969. However, it is Spain’s real estate that is faring much better in comparison to its Eurovision competitors.

Spain’s property market looks set to receive maximum points this year as sales to international buyers continue to soar. The International Monetary Fund has hailed the country for its remarkable economic rebound and overseas investors are returning in their masses. The majority of these purchases are by fellow Europeans, with UK buyers leading the way accounting for 21% of all sales in 2015. However, according to the latest report from the College of Property Registrars (Registradores) demand from this year’s host country is rapidly increasing with 2,755 sales completed in 2015, 6% of the total amount.

When comparing the two housing markets, recent figures from the Organisation for Economic Development highlight just how different the current situation is for both countries. The OECD research, which has been running for over a decade, plots local prices against typical wages and then sets this against the long-term average. This year’s results reveal Swedish property is overvalued by a staggering 114%, with the UK market overvalued by 7% and Spain’s real estate being noted as undervalued by 26%.

These statistics emphasise to overseas buyers that it is still possible to acquire a bargain when buying in Spain, and it would seem the Swedes are keen to take full advantage of this. Leading Spanish homebuilder, Taylor Wimpey España, have witnessed a significant rise in Swedish buyers this year. Overall, the total YTD sales as of April 2016 have risen dramatically in comparison to last year, with Swedish buyers increasing by a colossal 220%.

Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director for Taylor Wimpey España, is delighted that overseas buyers, especially those from within Europe, are returning to the Spanish property market and believes this will only increase throughout 2016. He explains,

“As Eurovision fever spreads across the continent, it is an opportunity to review the current state of Europe’s real estate and it is Spain that is emerging at the top of the table. The Spanish housing market has experienced an encouraging start to the year and with an increasing number of overseas buyers looking to Spain, I would expect this positive trend to continue during the coming months.”

Panorama Mar is Taylor Wimpey Espana’s new frontline development, situated in Punta Prima, Torrevieja. This private residential complex offers an array of 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, all designed for both comfort and convenience, with 2 bathrooms and an underground parking space. Each apartment in the first phase is south facing and therefore blessed with spacious terraces and stunning views over the Mediterranean Sea.

With prices starting from just €234,000+VAT, every resident will be able to use the three communal swimming pools and Jacuzzi facility, as well as being granted direct access to the beach promenade. Whilst being an area of natural beauty right on the waterfront, Punta Prima is also blessed with excellent transport links. The San Javier Airport in Murcia is only a 30 minute drive and Alicante’s International Airport is just 45 minutes away.

For more information please contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit http://taylorwimpeyspain.com for more information. If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 244.

Turkish Airlines expand in Saudi Arabia as its citizens seek out Turkey’s thriving property market

by Charly Turkey Universal21

Turkish Airlines launch new weekly flights to Jeddah, Riyadh and Medina in Saudi Arabia
Saudi buyers account for 9.5% of all Turkish property purchases to overseas citizens in March (TURKSTAT)
New flight routes make Turkey, and Istanbul, far more accessible to Saudi buyers and more desirable as a property investment location (Universal21)

Turkish Airlines, winner of the best airline in Europe award for the fifth consecutive year and ranked 4^th best in the world at the 2015 Skytrax World Airline Awards, is planning to grow its global capacity by 21% in 2016. Building upon its spectacular growth of the last decade, the airline will expand its fleet from 299 aircraft at the end of 2015 to 339 by the end of 2016. As it increases its international presence, the airline is focused on its offering in the Middle East and has revealed plans to expand further in Saudi Arabia.

Currently, Turkish Airlines is operating in seven destinations in Saudi Arabia including Jeddah, Riyadh, Madinah, Dammam, Yanbu, Taif and Al Qassim. The airline recently launched seven weekly flights from Istanbul’s Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Jeddah and Riyadh and four weekly flights to Medina.

Turkish Airlines Jeddah General Manager Muhammed Bilal Doner commented that “New destinations are in the offing and the airline will very soon start operating direct flights to Trabzon (TZX) and Ankara (ESB) from Jeddah (JED), Riyadh (RUH) and Madinah (MED).” Turkish Airlines started its operations in Jeddah 37 years ago in 1979. Doner continued,

“Since [then] we have succeeded in inaugurated 6 more destinations and achieved tremendous growth over the years, distinguished by the services and products offered to our customers. All these developments are indicating the importance we attribute to the Saudi Arabian market and… we are seeking to inaugurate other destinations in the Kingdom.”

According to TurkStat’s most recent figures, buyers from Saudi Arabia accounted for 9.5% of all March’s property purchases to overseas citizens. Beaten only by Iraqi nationals who purchased 15.3%, Saudi Arabian investors remain a dominant nationality in Turkish property with a growing number of them looking to the city of Istanbul and its active housing market. TurkStat confirms Istanbul’s title as the favourite province for overseas buyers, accounting for 36.56% of all sales in March.

Adil Yaman, Director of Universal 21, the largest management company based in Istanbul, is confident in Turkey’s relationship with Saudi Arabia and the growing level of interest in Istanbul’s thriving property market. He explains,

“As one of our key client nationalities, we speak with potential investors from Saudi Arabia on a regular basis and would expect their interest in Istanbul’s housing market to continue to grow throughout this year. The new increase in flight routes make Turkey, and Istanbul especially, far more accessible to Saudi buyers and therefore even more desirable as a property investment location.”

One of Universal21’s most recently completed projects is Crest Plaza Residence. Situated in the Beylikdüzü district of Istanbul, Crest Plaza Residence is well-located for both transport links and amenities, with the beach just a ten-minute drive away and Istanbul’s Ataturk airport only a 20 minute drive away.

Formed of only two blocks of 11 floors and a total of 199 apartments, Crest Plaza Residence boasts a wide range of facilities including fitness centre, swimming pool, Turkish bath, steam room, sauna, health club, cinema room, meeting room, BBQ terrace, games room, library and children’s playground.

Starting at £60,000 with an easy payment plan there is a range of spacious one, two and three bedroom duplex penthouse apartments available. All either overlook the landscaped gardens or the newly appointed park soon to be completed and the project also has the benefit of 24-hour security.

For more information about Universal21, visit www.universal21.com or call 0203 287 8700.

Manchester city centre in high demand as property investors steer clear of “deepest, darkest Salford”

by Charly United Kingdom Surrenden Invest

Manchester city centre population rises from 76 to 24,000 in two decades (Stockport Council)
In 2015 sold prices in Manchester City Centre increased by 7% (Rightmove)
NOMA and Spinningfields pegged as hottest city centre buy-to-let locations (Surrenden Invest)

Regeneration is a word that Mancunians are thoroughly familiar with. This June will mark the 20^th anniversary since a bomb set off by the provisional IRA wiped out half a mile of the city centre. Since then, billions of pounds have been spent on turning Manchester into the epitome of a 21^st century city, with outstanding results. The renovation of the city has transformed the housing market with sold prices in Manchester’s city centre increasing by 7% in 2015 alone according to the latest Rightmove data.

Eamonn Boylan, chief executive of Stockport Council, commented recently on Manchester’s city centre renaissance,

“Before [1996], Manchester was effectively depopulated by policy and planning – there were 76 people living in the city centre when I started. That’s 24,000 now, but 150,000 is the target.”

One of the largest aspects of the regeneration work was the overhaul of Manchester Victoria station, which reopened in October 2015. The £44 million refurbishment resulted in three new tracks and four new platforms, with large parts of the building almost entirely rebuilt.

The work on the station is representative of the approach taken to Manchester overall. Ambitious initiatives have sought to revamp entire areas, with NOMA (North Of Manchester, where Victoria station is located) becoming a particular hotspot. As improvements have taken place, demand for housing has shot up.

The success of this northwestern city, dubbed the Northern Powerhouse, has sparked a recent trend in investors, especially those from overseas, looking outside Manchester’s centre to the neighbouring area of Salford Quays.

Hoping to replicate the achievements of central Manchester’s property market, it seems many developers have focused their attention in and around Salford Quays, looking to capitalise on lower land values and the regeneration plans in place. This area however, some 20 minutes from Manchester city centre, it is yet to experience the same level of growth with prices of many apartments stagnating and rental incomes remaining flat due to the oversupply of units.

Jonathan Stephens, Managing Director of property consultancy Surrenden Invest, explains more,

“Manchester city centre now affords a number of hotspots where demand for high quality, contemporary homes has increased hugely. Savvy investors are keen to not venture too far out of the city centre boundaries and I would advise them to steer clear of deepest, darkest Salford.

“In comparison with city centre properties, developments in Salford will need to complete another cycle of some 7-10 years before witnessing real growth in both capital gain and yield. NOMA is a great example of the success of a city centre location – the area simply can’t build homes fast enough to keep up with demand from those looking to buy and rent in the area.”

The city’s regeneration continues to develop. Most recently, plans have been unveiled to create hundreds of hi-tech creative industry jobs as part of a £14m regeneration of Manchester’s Space TV and film centre. As jobs continue to be created by the large-scale redevelopment work, the city council is racing to keep up, having just revealed plans for an ambitions 10 year homebuilding strategy.

Those looking for homes sooner than 2026 would do well to focus on the area around Manchester Victoria station. Just a few streets away, Halo, on Simpson Street in the heart of the NOMA district enjoys a prime city centre location. The spacious, light-filled apartments will be ideal for those looking for upscale rental accommodation with excellent transport connections and easy access to the city centre. Completion of the 66 stylish one, two and three bedroom homes is estimated for Q2 2017, with investors enjoying projected 6.2% NET yields.

The other city centre hotspot right now so far as buy-to-let investors are concerned is Wilburn Wharf, home to the luxury, waterside Rivergate House development. Available for investment from £158,00 to £350,000, Rivergate House is just a short walk from the Spinningfields district, a major business and employment hub.

Spinningfields is another of Manchester’s success stories. It has been transformed from a region of dull, faceless office blocks into one of the city’s most vibrant and enterprising areas, all in the space of just a few years. Smart new office blocks jostle for attention alongside Michelin starred restaurants, sophisticated bars and beautifully landscaped green spaces. Naturally, the area has attracted some keen interest from those wishing to live in the heart of such urban elegance.

For further details, visit www.surrendeninvest.com, email info@surrendeninvest.com or call 0203 3726 499.

Five ways that millennials are reshaping the UK housing sector

by Charly United Kingdom Tipi

As the UK’s millennials approach their prime spending years, the impact of their personal priorities is being seen across the economy. Their preference for experiences and lifestyle over possessions, including their firm position as part of ‘generation rent’ is creating a significant shift in the country’s housing sector. The first wave of this change is currently being seen across London, with the rest of the UK tipped to follow in the capital’s footsteps over the coming years.

According to the NatWest Millennials Home Buying Survey, 47% of millennials feel that they are in generation rent and 78% believe that the UK’s wider economic conditions have negatively affected their chances of becoming home owners.

However, rather than feeling despondent about their lack of home ownership prospects, many millennials are turning the situation to their advantage and instead demanding more from their rental accommodation.

Here are five ways that millennials are reshaping the UK housing sector:

1.Social spaces

In the US the trend has seen urban millennials seeking out smaller and more affordable private space, which is offset by large, shared social spaces. The trend has quickly leapt across the Atlantic and caught on in London, as exemplified by the capital’s brand new lifestyle-focused rental operator, Tipi.

The brand new one, two and three bedroom apartments within Tipi’s first two buildings, Montana and Dakota, are complemented by two spacious shared lounges and an outdoor terrace area, in addition to the development’s acre of gardens. Residents can relax in their own high spec, beautifully furnished apartments, or head to the lounges for company while they play a game of pool, watch Sky Sports or surf the net and make use of the freely available superfast 100 Mb/s broadband.

In January 2016 figures from Statista highlight the importance of socialising to millennials. They show that 51% stated that socialising was where their remaining disposable income was most likely to be spent. By providing in-house social areas, Tipi has helped to cut the cost of meeting this need to socialise for its residents. Offering social spaces with Sky Sports and a pool table together with furnished decking and an acre of private gardens has been a key attraction to our new customers.

2.Flexible contracts

Michael Allen, Head of PRS at Tipi, comments,

“Millennials’ spending power is huge and they are bringing a new dynamic to the private rented sector. As a group they want stability but also flexibility, so Tipi provides them with a long-term landlord that they can trust but with flexible contract terms. They can upsize and downsize with minimal hassle incurring no additional fees – and there are no agency fees to pay when it comes to taking up a contract as Tipi are not a lettings agency; we own, manage and lease our own apartments.”

3.Community focus

Millennials also want to be part of a community. At Tipi it’s not just the social spaces within the buildings that facilitate this. Tenants can also enjoy the vast array of services, clubs and activities available at Wembley Park, the home of Tipi.

The author, Micah Solomon observes this need for being part of a community in his book, ‘Your Customer Is The Star: How To Make Boomers, Millennials, And Everyone Else Love Your Business.’ He notes that millennials are more likely to shop and dine in groups than previous generations, making Tipi, which has London Designer Outlet with 50 high street shops and 20 restaurants and cafes just a stone’s throw away, the perfect base. Millennials are also more likely to travel on holiday in groups and with Heathrow and London City airports reachable in 45 minutes (and Gatwick in 65) from Wembley Park, this is an added attraction.

4.Love of technology

Millennials are also characterised by their fondness for using technology. They avoid human contact were self-service is a viable option, though paradoxically demand authentic, personalised customer service in other areas. This is also shaping services within the housing sector.

At Tipi, the My Tipi portal can be used to do everything from paying rent to arranging domestic cleaning and laundry services. At the same time, there’s the friendly Tipi team on site to provide true, personalised customer service whenever required not to mention the 24 hour concierge. It’s the perfect blend.

5.Keeping in shape

Tipi is also set to offer customers an on-site gym and cinema room, both of which are due to open later this year. Trainfitness recently surveyed 2,000 individuals regarding their gym habits, finding that 34.7% of those aged 18-34 currently have a gym membership. Significantly, 42.5% confessed that it was the cost that prevented them from joining, hence the value that Tipi has placed on including a gym that all residents are welcome to use for free.

Trainfitness also found that 11.7% of 18-34 year olds haven’t joined the gym as it is too far away, while 26.7% reported being demotivated by the weather and 20.1% by dark nights – all problems that an on-site gym is perfectly placed to resolve.

Just as it makes socialising and exercising more convenient, so too does Tipi support millennials’ needs in other ways. There are no agency fees for those who take up tenancies there. 40 Mb/s broadband is available as standard in every apartment and is included in the rent, as are most bills. This reduction in life admin is most certainly in tune with millennials’ requirements.

As this new generation gets ready for their prime spending years, it is hotel-inspired rental offerings such as Tipi that blend service with experience that are set to provide millennials with the urban lifestyle they are seeking.

Apartments at Tipi are priced from £1,650 pcm including broadband and utility bills, with no agency fees to pay.

For more information or to book a viewing with the Tipi team, visit www.tipi.london or call 020 3151 1927.

Island tourism takes off as easyJet reveal Palma de Mallorca as their first ever seasonal base

by Charly Spain

International tourists to the Balearics in March increase by 39.3% when compared with 2015 (National Statistics Institute)
easyJet announce Palma de Mallorca as their first seasonal base
Taylor Wimpey España expand Mallorca portfolio, providing high quality properties in the island’s best locations

As the UK celebrates the news of a mini heatwave this week, with temperatures hotter than the Balearics, it seems the majority of Brits are still not convinced and are looking for more guaranteed sunshine overseas. Spain’s prime location puts it at the top of the list as its year of record breaking tourism is set to continue. The most recent figures released by the National Statistics Institute (INE) show that 4.82 million tourists visited Spain in March, with UK visitors increasing by 25% in comparison to the same month last year.

The UK remains the largest single market for international tourism in Spain, accounting for 23.1% of all visitors in March. However, these latest figures highlight one area in particular that recorded the most significant growth. Welcoming 678,000 international tourists in March, the Balearic Islands witnessed an impressive increase of 39.3% when compared with 2015’s numbers, as they become a sought after holiday destination.

Confident in Mallorca’s growing popularity as a summer hotspot for tourists, British airline carrier easyJet have revealed Palma de Mallorca as their first ever seasonal base. From March to October 2017, there will be three aircraft based at the Spanish airport. Recent figures from Aena show that easyJet carried double the amount of passengers at the airport in 2015 compared with 2004 and this investment in the island’s airport highlights the positive expectations for its future.

Leading Spanish homebuilder Taylor Wimpey España, has a beautiful selection of properties on the island, with something to suit each individual buyer. Experiencing a rise in demand for property in Mallorca, Taylor Wimpey España have expanded their sun kissed portfolio further with the new Bahia Sant Pere. This newest development is a Mediterranean-inspired residential complex situated in the traditional north east coastal village of Colonia de Sant Pere, perfect for those wanting a more rural setting for their second home.

Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director for Taylor Wimpey España, is excited by easyJet’s commitment to Mallorca as a holiday destination and what it could bring to the island. He explains,

“easyJet’s decision emphasises Mallorca’s presence as a primary destination of choice for international tourists and will provide a greater level of access for those wanting to explore all that the island has to offer. As demand continues to grow we are determined to provide an array of high quality properties in locations that reflect the best of Mallorca’s culture, culinary creations and coastline.”

Less than an hour from Palma’s international airport, and only a short distance from the local fishing port and Mallorca’s golden coastline, Bahia Sant Pere is comprised of two and three bedroom apartments. From just €189,000 +VAT all apartments have two bathrooms, an open-plan kitchen with breakfast bar and the use of a private parking space. Each resident will have access to the development’s two swimming pools and luscious communal gardens.

Known for its outstanding natural beauty, the village of Colonia de Sant Pere allows visitors to experience the more rustic side of Mallorca, being the perfect location to enjoy both the stunning landscape of the mountains of the Peninsula de LLevant Natural Park and the beautiful coast with the white sandy beach of Sa Canova.

For more information please contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit http://taylorwimpeyspain.com. If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 244.

Newly launched show apartment reveals Wembley Park’s residential jewel

by Charly United Kingdom Quintain

Emerald Gardens located just 12 minutes from central London
Stylish apartments surrounding nearly 1 acre of landscaped gardens
Last few homes available, with prices from £399k

The newly launched on-site show apartment of Emerald Gardens at Wembley Park is showing just how stylish life in London can be. The show home is providing prospective buyers with the opportunity to be among the first to visit the site and steal a glimpse of the Emerald Gardens development in situ.

Officially opened by Quintain on Saturday 23 April, the new show apartment forms part of the Emerald Gardens phase of the major redevelopment that has been taking place at Wembley Park and which is creating one of London’s most attractive and desirable new neighbourhoods.

Emerald Gardens offers 284 private apartments spread across seven stunning buildings of up to six storeys and surrounded by nearly an acre of landscaped gardens. Many apartments enjoy views over the gardens or of the iconic Wembley Stadium* arch. The development has proven so popular that just 11 apartments remain available for sale.

The majority of the apartments at Emerald Gardens have their own private patio, balcony or terrace. The development includes a gym (opening autumn 2016), private cinema room and residents’ club room, as well as benefitting from a 24 hour concierge.

The newly launched show apartment offers the perfect introduction to life at Emerald Gardens. From the well-appointed exterior space to the delightfully spacious interior, the show home gives a true flavour of the style in which one can live at Wembley Park.

Paul Hogarth, Head of Residential Sales at Quintain, comments,

“We are really excited to be able to present such high quality residential accommodation in such a well-connected London location. The Emerald Gardens show apartment is our chance to let all those interested in living at Wembley Park see the standard of accommodation that the development affords. With the vast expanse of greenery running through the centre of the buildings, Emerald Gardens really does offer something unique to those living and working in the capital, which has certainly been reflected in how fast the apartments are being snapped up!”

Demand has been so strong that there are now less than a dozen apartments still available, making this the very last chance for buyers to purchase their dream home at Emerald Gardens.

Ideal for everyone from first time buyers to families looking for a welcoming community, Emerald Gardens is just 12 minutes on the Underground from central London and boasts a wide range of amenities in the local area, from weekly food markets and buzzing coffee shops to the extensive London Designer Outlet shopping and Cineworld cinema complex.

Those touring the new show apartment will note the care that has gone into the design, with careful planning ensuring that residents have a calm, open plan home that is perfect for contemporary London life.

Prices at Emerald Gardens start at £399,000. Buyers can move in from May 2016. Show apartment viewings are available on Saturdays at 1 pm, 2 pm and 3 pm, by appointment only with Savills.

For more information and to book a visit to the newly launched on-site show apartment, visit www.northwestvillage.com or call the on-site Savills sales team on +44 20 3151 8601.

* Wembley Stadium is the property of The FA Group and run by Wembley National Stadium Limited, a subsidiary of The Football Association.

Notes to editors

About Wembley Park @WembleyPark

Wembley Park is the development by Quintain which is transforming the 85-acre (34 hectare) area around Wembley Stadium and The SSE Arena, bringing new shopping, leisure facilities, homes and public spaces to create a major new destination and neighbourhood for London.

www.wembleypark.com

About Wembley Park New Homes @WembleyParkHome

The final phase of Emerald Gardens is now for sale. Set in nearly an acre of landscaped gardens, the 475 one, two and three bedroom apartments are spread across seven buildings. The development includes a gym (opening summer 2016), 24-hour concierge, private cinema and residents’ club room. The majority of apartments enjoy their own private patio, balcony or terrace. The first completions are due from May 2016.

Wembley Park Boulevard and Arena Square are some of the new public spaces open for visitors and residents to enjoy, along with a new all-weather playpark.

Wembley Park is extremely well connected with two overland train stations (nine minutes to Marylebone), two tube stations (20 minutes to the West End) and excellent road links to motorways including the M1, M40 and M25. There are also over 3,000 on-site parking spaces.

For further details, visit:

Emerald Gardens: www.northwestvillage.com or call the on-site Savills sales team on +44 20 3151 8601.

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