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Olympics - Impact on Relocation in London
Updated Impact on Short-Term Accommodation
25-04-2012
With the summer drawing ever closer, updated information is coming through regarding short-term accommodation and how it will be affected during the period that the events take place.
Impact on Household Good Deliveries
25-04-2012
Sterling has also received updated information on parking restrictions during the period of the Games, and what factors, if any will affect household goods deliveries during this time.
Heathrow facing gridlock
25-04-2012
Conflicting views are emerging about the effect that hosting the Olympics in London will have at Heathrow and the other airports across London and the UK.
Impact on Immigration
22-03-2012
With the 2012 Olympic Games only a matter of months away, the effect the event will have on the UK Border Agency (UKBA) is already coming to light. The Agency is expecting 660,000 Olympic arrivals to the UK, most of who will be flying into London Heathrow. As you would expect, this will have an adverse effect on anyone coming into or leaving Britain during this period.
Most expensive rental properties fail to attract interest for the Olympics
22-03-2012
Recent reports indicate that there is some market friction in central London as potential tenants are holding back from committing to high rentals being asked by some landlords. It has been previously reported that many landlords who own properties in key areas of the capital have manipulated the end date of their current tenancy agreements to ensure their property is available during the Games, enabling them to achieve a lucrative ‘Olympic let’.
Comprehensive Resources
22-03-2012
Sterling has been working hard at ensuring that all our clients are regularly updated with information about how the Olympics could affect them, and their assignees. As relocation experts, we have been able to access unique information guaranteed to make relocation in and out of London easier during the period of the Games.
Preparing for the Olympics
26-01-2012
Welcome to our Olympics information pages While the 2012 Olympics will be an exciting time for London, the Games will present unique challenges to those relocating employees into and out of the city. Sterling is here to help, and have pulled together a variety of different resources aimed at helping you during this time.
Impact on Travel and Transport
26-01-2012
Ticket sales for the Olympic Games have risen to 10.8 million, with 5.3 million visitors expected to flock to London throughout July and August. As you would expect, this will put an enormous pressure on the travel and transport links in and around the city, making it very difficult to travel around.
Impact on Short-Term Accommodation
26-01-2012
Whilst the 2012 Olympic Games is sure to create a depth of excitement across the UK, Sterling is anticipating the rise of unique challenges facing those relocating into and out of London during this time.
Impact on Shipping
26-01-2012
It is anticipated that the majority of goods entering the UK for the London 2012 Olympic Games will be transported by both sea and air freight. This is likely to have a major effect on any assignee also shipping during this time. The huge volume of sporting equipment will result in less room per shipment for all other cargoes.