14/08/2014 BBC London News

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Good evening, I'm Asad Ahmad with the latest news from BBC London

Demand from new home buyers in the capital fell last month

and it was the biggest monthly drop for six years.

The figures from the 'Royal Institution of Chartered

Surveyors' show sales in London also went down, while the number of homes

It's led to experts predicting a dramatic slowdown in housd prices

We are more used to scenes liabling this, with a feeding frenzy in

buying, the estate agents is King. And the feeling that prices are a

world away from most budgets. One place I went to, there were 130

viewings in one session, so the prices go sky high and it's a bit of

a war. Two months ago, this was the picture. The centre of London

growing red as prices rocketed more than 20% a year, areas like Hackney,

Southwark and Islington were Southwark and Islington werd

particularly hot. Last month saw a cooling off with the number of new

buyers dropping since 2008. In March it was predicted prices would go up

by an average 7. 4%, but now a survey offers a much reduced number

at 1.9%. We have seen big price rises over the last year and we have

been saying that's not sustainable. been saying that's not sustainable.

In some ways, this was news that we were expecting to see.

Add to that an ex`teched ride in interest rates. New mortgage tests,

banks cutting the amount thdy'll banks cutting the amount they'll

lend and more homes coming on to the market. I'm worried about rhsing

interest rates, so anyone looking to buy would be as well. Where do

people get the extra money hn order people get the extra money in order

to be able to afford to get on the ladder? Me and my wife have a

healthy income, we are findhng healthy income, we are findhng

ourselves priced out competitively ourselves priced out competitively

to buy the property we want. Let's be clear, house prices are still

going up. Just not as fast. It's not sustainable. So this is the

beginnings of a more stable market emerging. For the first time, we are

emerging. For the first timd, we are being told London may not be

emerging. For the first time, we are being told London may not bd the

being told London may not be the place for rich pickings any longer.

We may have to put our sites elsewhere.

A six`year`old girl has died after she was hit by a car driven

Bolutito Shodeepaye was strtck as her mother was parking

the car outside Hounslow West tube station yesterday morning.

In a statement her family s`id no`one could have asked

A shocking picture has been posted on social media,

which reportedly shows a man from west London, who's been fighting

23`year`old Abdel`Majed Abddl Bary, is a former rapper from Maida Vale.

He claims to have left his family home last year to join

Just to warn you, there are disturbing images in

This is the gruesome image on Twitter. It's believed to Shoaib

July Majid Abdel Bari clutching a severed head in Syria. As m`ny as

400 British citizens are thought to be fighting in Syria. Just a

400 British citizens are thought to be fighting in Syria. Just ` year

be fighting in Syria. Just a year ago, it seems Abdul Majid ldd a

be fighting in Syria. Just ` year ago, it seems Abdul Majid led a very

ago, it seems Abdul Majid ldd a very different life. The now 23`year`old

was reported to have been lhving somewhere here in Maida Vale in his

somewhere here in Maida Vald in his family's council home and was

somewhere here in Maida Vale in his family's council home and w`s making

family's council home and was making a name for himself as a rapper.

# If you're not part of the circle and... This is believed to be one of

his videos part of Iraqed on YouTube. He seems to have bden

his videos part of Iraqed on YouTube. He seems to have been a

young man, much like many other young men in London, who connected

with friends, was very active on social media and very active in the

music scene. He was a grime music rapper who seemed to have a

burgeoning career when he abruptly seems to have pulled the plug,

burgeoning career when he abruptly seems to have pulled the pltg, found

Islam and soon afterwards gone to Syria to fight. His family

background may give a clue to how he ended up in Syria. His fathdr

background may give a clue to how he ended up in Syria. His father is

ended up in Syria. His fathdr is Abdel Bari, a refugee facing

terrorism charges in America. Abdel Bari, a refugee facing

terrorism charges in Americ`. He Abdel Bari, a refugee facing

terrorism charges in America. He was extradited in 2012 along with the

radical Muslim cleric, Abu Hamza. Backed by another Muslim preacher,

Backed by another Muslim prdacher, they fought a long legal battle

against extradition. About July Majid is thought to be living here

and posting new pictures of his new life on social media. His particular

life on social media. His p`rticular background is unique because

life on social media. His particular background is unique becausd of his

father's history. We have seen other father's history. We have sden other

situations where there are children who have prominent relations

involved in extreme it. . Wd have involved in extreme it. . We have

seen rappers show up in Syrha before seen rappers show up in Syrha before

as well. Despite warnings from the Home Office for young Britons no the

fight in Syria, concerns turn to what happens when or if they return.

what happens when or if thex return. Also how to prevent those who may

have developed radical views from bringing them home to the streets of

London. The British actor David Harewood,

most famous for Homeland, is appearing on an ad campaign to

attract millions of people to a series of cultural events in the

capital this autumn. Taking part in the showcase are some of the most

famous art institutions, including the Tate Modern. Culture is

absolutely critical, a key driver for international tourists. We

probably have a more diversd offering than any other City on

probably have a more diverse offering than any other Citx on the

offering than any other City on the planet, from galleries, the`tre

theatre, dance, art museums, we thought it important to show that

under a single season that no`one can afford to miss.

That is it from me for tonight. Over the Darren for the weather. Some

sharp showers in parts of London this afternoon? Yes, some fherce

this afternoon? Yes, some fierce storms today. Tomorrow is a little

different. Some showers around, different. Some showers around,

fewer and not as heavy as today With more sunshine, it may feel

warmer. Today's storms are decaying and most places will start tomorrow

dry. Some showers here and there but they'll be hit and miss.

Not to the same extent as we had Not to the same extent as we had

today. Temperatures may get as high as 22. More showers are likely

as 22. More showers are likdly during the evening. Then they'll

during the evening. Then thdy'll fade away overnight. Saturday looks

fade away overnight. Saturd`y looks good. A westerly breeze, quite

brisk. Should be a dry and bright day with spells of sunshine.

Temperatures again 22 degreds or so. Into the second half of the weekend,

we are going to be dominated by high pressure.

If we look at the summary, pressure.

If we look at you can see that there are very few showers around. It may

be dry Saturday are very few showers around. It may

be dry Saturday and Sunday, a chilly wind, the national picture again

with Louise now. Many of us have been asking the

question, where has summer gone? Today,