March 12, 2010
PROPERTY BULLETIN
Dear Reader,
The celebrity set loves Primose Hill for its pastel-painted houses, its shops
and its green spaces and this week the location stars in our London Village
feature. Families love Winchester for its architecture and its transport
links. But there's another why reason why this city is becoming ever more
popular, as we explain.
We also explore the reasons why some cities are failing to thrive: retail-led
development was claimed to be a surefire way to regeneration, but these
initiatives have foundered. In light of this, will the massive shopping
complex being built in the area ensure the continued revival of Stratford in
East London, once the Olympics are over?
This week, Chester is the subject of our Focus. Thank you again for your
suggestions for this feature. In response to the requests of several
readers, Newbury is next week's Focus destination.
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