Friday December 16, 2016

In 2013, on this blog I mentioned that Heaton was catching up with our posh neighbour Jesmond. Today I can confidently say that in many respects, Heaton has eclipsed Jesmond as a place to live, work, eat, shop and play. Once the spluttered outbursts from Jesmond residents have subsided I will explain why. The history […]

Monday August 29, 2016

Few people shed a tear when bank stress test results are announced. Indeed, one professional colleague recently speculated that the introduction of thumb screws might improve the process.  But while bank stress test results hit the headlines, the results from banks own stress tests on private landlords fails to make the news. On a mortgage […]

Tuesday June 7, 2016

To be or not to be, that is the question. Since you cannot tune in to broadcast or social media without all the world and his dog offering their opinion I shall spare you my views on the ‘B’’ word. Brexit. Already I think I have heard enough to convince me that the end of […]

Saturday September 26, 2015

Whatever your politics on the UK immigration debate, surely few could fail to be moved by the conditions so many asylum seekers find themselves in at the moment. You pray your own family never find themselves in such desperate situations that they are willing to risk life and limb for a better future. It was […]

Wednesday April 29, 2015

Newcastle property specialists clinch block management contract A property specialist has won the rights to oversee the block management of one of Central Newcastle’s most distinctive buildings. Heaton Property will manage historic Pandongate House, which sits on the corner of City Road and Pandon Bank, overlooking Newcastle Quayside. The decision to hand responsibilities to Heaton […]