London's booming?

The thing about Central London is that all the restaurants are full. Plus you have to book far in advance to get a seat for the latest show or play - such as well into next year for Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'The Lady In White'. You have to queue to get onto the London Eye. It has been difficult all this Summer to get tickets to the Edward Hopper Exhibition at the Tate Modern. In short, the place is buzzing.

Despite the energetic economic climate, many are predicting the end to London's decade - long property boom. With residential prices now among the...