Transport for London (TfL) publishes figures that showcase the volume of foot traffic at Underground stations all across the capital. The data reveals which are the most popular and see the highest number of traffic. It also conversely reveals the least used stations. Continue reading
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Croydon is becoming an internationally renowned investment area
Croydon has grown to become a desirable location for property investment amongst a global audience. This was highlighted recently when R&F, a property developer based in Guangzhou, China, completed a £60 million land purchase. They took up one of the last remaining large development sites in the town. Continue reading
Westminster City Council is planning ahead for the future
Towards the end of March Westminster City Council launched an eight week long public consultation to ask local people their thoughts on the future of the area. As part of this the policy on tall buildings in the area will be open for discussion. So too will best ways to manage growth in the Borough in the future. Continue reading
The London Marathon inspires a look at property prices along the route
Last weekend celebrated the 2017 London Marathon, seeing thousands of competitors from all around the world take to the iconic course. There were plenty of headlines with Mary Keitany winning her third title and breaking the women’s only world record in the process. Her time of 2 hours, 17 minutes and 1 second is the fastest by a woman since the genders started racing separately. Continue reading
Camden Council will return to building showhome properties
Camden has a fantastic history of creating high quality social housing. In the 60s and 70s the council built low rise council estates such as the beautiful Brunswick Centre. The properties were praised for their architecture and many of them are listed today or located in conservation areas to preserve them. Continue reading
Developing a key site in Bromley town centre
Churchill Gardens in Bromley town centre will become the site of new homes, commercial space, and a brand new plaza. The development will be a project between Bromley Council and Countryside, the developer being recently selected to as the supplier of choice for the project. Continue reading
New stations can unlock investment potential
New transport links are planned for several locations across London to help inspire development and regeneration. One of the plans is to create a Thameslink Station at Brent Cross. It would be an important part of a larger redevelopment scheme that will create 7,000 homes, new parks, community facilities, and thousands of jobs. Continue reading
Accelerating property development in Bexley
Earlier in April the Cabinet of Bexley Council approved the creation of a new development company. This entity will be wholly owned and controlled by the local authority. The aim is to use this to drive property investment in the Borough, ensuring that it delivers the maximum benefits. It will also support the Council’s own growth strategy. Continue reading
The importance of delivering the right kind of housing
The revelation of a plan by Meadow Residential to create 234 flats in the 11 storey Barnet House in Whetstone, North London has split opinion. The project would convert the office block into new homes when Barnet Council moves from the building in 2018. To achieve such a high number of new homes though the floor sizes will start from just 16 square metres. The largest flats would be 47 square metres. Continue reading
Artists can drive development in areas
London has always been attractive to people in creative industries, whether it is fashion, product design, or art. In fact it is this creativity that has driven development in a number of locations over the years. In the 1960 Notting Hill was a hot spot for artists, creating a thriving community. This attracted other buyers and investors to the area. Continue reading
