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7.5 how those living or working in Tower Hamlets can access discounted homes at London Dock scheme in Wapping by Jon Massey

eveloper Berkeley, in partnership with Tower Hamlets Council, has unveiled its latest collection of apartments available at discounted, below market value prices. The 17 one and two-bedroom apartments are located in Jade Wharf, part of the wider London Dock scheme in Wapping. With prices starting at £262,000, the apartments are only being offered to first-time buyers who have lived in Tower Hamlets for at least 12 months or who work or have a job offer from a firm based in the borough. Prospective buyers will need to move swiftly as the application and qualification process closes on September 21. To be eligible, combined household income must be less than £90,000, with buyers allocated available properties based on their circumstances, which will be assessed by the council following an expression of interest. Under the scheme the apartments are jointly owned with the authority, which retains an equity stake in the property although charges no rent on its holding and can be bought out. Owners seeking to sell in the future must first market their property through the council for a period before they can offer it more widely. Inside the apartments, buyers can expect open-plan living spaces featuring timber-effect flooring and carpeted bedrooms, all warmed by under-floor heating. Fitted kitchens come with quartz worktops and tiled splashbacks and feature bronze, mirrored shelving as well as intergrated Bosch appliances. Buyers can choose between

London Dock has grown into one of the capital’s most established and sought-after new neighbourhoods Marcus Blake, Berkeley

cabinets sage green or soft white. Bathrooms feature porcelain and ceramic tiles and framed bath and shower screens. The apartments, many of which have private balconies, are expected to be finished and ready to move into from spring next year. Managing director at Berkeley, Marcus Blake, said: “This latest collection has been created for first-time buyers looking to step onto the property ladder without compromising on quality, design or location. “Ready to move into from Spring 2027, these homes combine thoughtfully designed living spaces with premium amenities and excellent connectivity, making home ownership in central London more accessible. “London Dock has grown into one of the capital’s most established and sought-after new neighbourhoods, with continued demand reflecting both the quality of the homes and the strength of the wider place created. “From the outset, our ambition has been to deliver a neighbourhood that feels fully integrated into Wapping, combining retailers, welcoming public spaces and beautifully designed homes.” London Dock itself currently houses around 2,000 people and includes 7.5 acres of landscaped open space and private gardens. Residents get access to The Club, the scheme’s hotel-style wellness facility which comprises a gym, a squash court, a virtual golf suite, a swimming pool, a jacuzzi, sauna and steam rooms, a private screening room and a treatment room. The development is also set to become home to The Mauretania Lounge, which includes relaxing areas, a co-working space, a bar and a private dining room. Inspired by the “gilded age of travel” this facility will also feature a grand central staircase and a floor-to-ceiling aquarium. Locally, a growing clutch of businesses offer further amenities including hospitality from Urban Baristas, Champagne Route and Motherdough. Fitness and wellbeing spots include E1 Crossfit, Club Pilates and City Dock Pharmacy and there’s also Dogeast, an independent grooming studio for canine residents. London Dock is located within walking distance of Tower Hill, Wapping, Aldgate East and Shadwell stations, offering access

Acres of public landscaped space and private gardens created as part of the London Dock project

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An artist’s impression of how Jade Wharf at London Dock will look when finished

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Some of the first-time buyer apartments have balconies

The development features extensive landscaping

to the DLR, Tube and Overground services. Tower Pier is also a short stroll away through St Katharine Docks, past Tower Bridge and the Tower Of London. It oﬀers residents the option of travelling by river bus on Uber Boat By Thames Clippers services to many locations up and down the river, including Canary Wharf.

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key details Prices for the 17 ﬁrst-time buyer apartments at London Dock’s Jade Wharf start at £262,000. Eligibility criteria apply to all of the properties on oﬀer.

Those seeking further information or who would like to register their interest in purchasing one of the homes should call the sales team on 020 7971 7880 or email sales@londondock.co.uk. The application and qualiﬁcation process must be completed by September 21, 2026. For more information go to londondock.co.uk

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Apartments contained within Ballymore and Penta Real Estate’s 25 Cuba tower on the Isle Of Dogs

how 25 Cuba on the Isle Of Dogs is locked into buyers’ desires as it unveils apartments for sale close to the Wharf by Jon Massey

W How one of the apartments at 25 Cuba will look

The development’s reception area

Communal work spaces at 25 Cuba

e spend a great deal of time understanding how people actually want to live, how they work, how they rest and how they connect,” said Brian De’Ath, managing director of sales and marketing at Ballymore. “Every decision at 25 Cuba comes from that understanding, informed by the insights we have gained from listening to our residents through internal surveys and observing how they use our neighbourhoods. “People are doing so much more than their primary job, they are building businesses, creating content, freelancing, investing and learning. “They are ambitious and our research shows that their homes need to keep up with them, and become a place where they can feel productive, focused and creative. “At 25 Cuba, we are creating a space that genuinely supports the full breadth of how these people want to spend their time.” Ballymore and Penta Real Estate, the developers behind the 52-storey scheme on the Isle Of Dogs’ Cuba Street, have marked its launch by commissioning a survey into what prospective London buyers are looking for in a home. Based on the views of 1,000 respondents aged 25-68 and conducted by More In Common, the research found 80% were engaged in entrepreneurial activity outside their main job including investing (47%), freelancing (37%), content creation (27%) and running a small business (23%). The survey found 92% believed London rewarded ambition, while 23% were already earning £10,000 or more each year from their side hustle. Echoing Brian’s views, the research also showed buyers were keen for their future home to play a part in that with 48% ranking a property that supported their ambitions or goals as a top-two priority and 65% of respondents using their homes for side projects on most days. “London is one of those special places where you genuinely feel like anything could be possible,” said Brian.

We wanted somewhere that actively helps people get where they are trying to go and gives them the space to do their best work Brian De’Aath, Ballymore

“We didn’t want to build somewhere that people just come home to at the end of the day. “We wanted somewhere that actively helps people get to where they are trying to go and gives them the space, literally and figuratively, to do their best work. “As we prepare for the opening of 25 Cuba we will also be using what we’ve learnt from our most recent research to consider the ways in which the space will be managed, from the type of events hosted to the music played, to best suit those living here.” Scheduled for completion in 2029, the 434-apartment development offers studios, one, two and three-bedroom properties that feature open-plan design and private balconies. Communal facilities include a 24-hour concierge service, a reception gallery, a garden bar and a fitness suite on the 32nd floor complete with weights, cardio machines, a dance studio and a Yoga terrace. There will also be a reading room, workspaces, meeting pods, a library, meeting rooms and content creation studios for residents to use as well as a one-acre park. More In Common’s survey found more than a third of prospective buyers were paying for access to workspaces, with even higher percentages for those running businesses and making content. The research also said respondents felt most creative in parks and outdoor spaces making the newly landscaped Cuba Street Gardens an attractive proposition on the doorstep at 25 Cuba. Residents will, of course, also benefit from the likes of Mudchute Park And Farm and Sir John McDougall Gardens, which are also within walking distance. The survey also found the wider Canary Wharf area had become more attractive over the last decade as a place to live with

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An artist’s impression of how 25 Cuba will look when work is finished. Completion is expected in 2029

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62% saying their opinion of the neighbourhood had improved. A little over three quarters said they would or may consider a move to E14. Brian said: “Something has shifted in how people see Canary Wharf. Once a place where you came to work and left at the end of the day, it is now a neighbourhood where people want to live, socialise and spend their weekends. “What has been particularly notable is the commitment from commercial companies like PwC, Visa, and JP Morgan Chase, which is certainly not something we envisaged happening when we ﬁrst started planning 25 Cuba.”

Cuba Street Gardens

The Garden Bar

The Yoga terrace

key details Prices for private sale apartments at 25 Cuba range from £395,000 to £2,750,000. A show apartment is available to view in the sales gallery by appointment on weekdays and Saturdays at The Cube facility in Millwall Inner Dock on the Isle Of Dogs, just oﬀ Marsh Wall. For more information go to 25cuba.com

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Content creations studios at 25 Cuba for residents Images supplied by Ballymore

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FIRST TIME BUYER HOMES

YOUR FIRST HOME IN WAPPING. WITHIN REACH. PR I CES FROM £ 262 ,000* A LIMITED COLLECTION OF 1 & 2 BEDROOM HOMES IS COMING SOON, AT A DISCOUNT BELOW MARKET VALUE. Available exclusively to qualifying applicants living or working in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.** DI SCOV ER MOR E sales@londondock.co.uk 020 3504 3609 londondock.co.uk LONDON DOCK SALES & MARKETING SUITE 9 Arrival Square, Vaughan Way, London, E1W 2AA

*Speak to the London Dock Sales team for more information on availability and prices. **T&C’s apply. Following registration, your details will be passed to the London Borough of Tower Hamlets & JDC Independent Financial Advisors to qualify any applicants for eligibility for the scheme. Computer generated image is indicative only.

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For What Makes Us. Introducing 25 Cuba. A new residential address set in Canary Wharf. Designed for every side of you. Launching this October. Apartments from £395,000 to £2,750,000 Register your interest 25cuba.com Prices correct at time of print

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PUBLIC NOTICES PREMISES LICENCE LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS LICENSING ACT 2003 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PREMISES LICENCE

PUBLIC NOTICES SPECIAL TREATMENTS LICENCE LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS LICENSING ACT 2003 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PREMISES LICENCE

Notice is given that: Casa Verde Fruit And Veg Ltd

Notice is given that: Desh Bazar Ltd

Has applied to London Borough of Tower Hamlets Licensing Authority for a Premises Licence under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003

The premises are situated at: Casa Verde, 596 Roman Road, London, E3 2RW

The premises are situated at: Londis, Ground Floor Shop, 28 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E1 5QH

The licensable Activities And Timings Are: ● The sale by retail of alcohol for consumtion off the premises, Monday to Sunday, 11:00-23:00

The licensable Activities And Timings Are: ● Sale of alcohol by retail for consumption off the premises 06:00-00:00, Monday to Sunday

Anyone who wishes to make representations regarding this application must give notice to: The Licensing Section, Tower Hamlets Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1BJ or email: licensing@towerhamlets.gov.uk Website: www.towerhamlets.gov.uk Tel: 020 7364 5008 Representations must be received no later than 29/09/2026.

The Application Record and Register may be viewed between 10am and 4pm Monday to Friday during normal office hours at the above address.

It is an offence under Section 158 of the Licensing Act 2003, knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application and the maximum fine for which a person is liable on summary conviction for the offence is up to level 5 on the standard scale (unlimited fine).

LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS SPECIAL TREATMENT LICENCES Notice is given that: Dr Elamin Elamin Has applied to the London Borough of Tower Hamlets for: Laser and intense pulsed light (IPL) treatments, electrical treatments. Licence(s) for the premises: Medical Wellness London, 61 Mansell Street, London, E1 8AN Anyone wishing to oppose the application must give notice in writing to the Service Manager Of Public Protection And Integrated Enforcement Division, 4th Floor Tower Hamlets Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1BJ, WITHIN THREE WEEKS specifying the grounds of opposition. Persons objecting to the grant of a licence must be prepared to attend in person at a hearing before a Committee of the Council.

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