Canning Town in the London Borough of Newham is the focus of a huge £3.7 billion regeneration. This is a sign of the wave of investment and development heading eastward from the centre of the city. As part of the project two new town centres are being created in the area, one on each side of the A13. In total around 10,000 new homes will be created too. Continue reading
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Collier’s Wood in Merton has many attractions
Collier’s Wood is a fantastic, mostly residential area in the London Borough of Merton. It was previously woodland but was cleared in the 19th century, allowing development. The area is still very green though, particularly with Wandle Park, Wandle Meadow Nature Park, and Collier’s Wood Recreational Ground. The green spaces are highly appreciated amongst residents, particularly dog walkers. Continue reading
New licensing requirements for landlords in Lewisham were introduced in February
On 11th February the Borough of Lewisham announced it was to go ahead with new Additional licensing for landlords. For the next five years owners of HMOs above commercial properties in the area will have to have an additional license when they meet certain obligations. Those that do not have the license could face fines and other penalties. Continue reading
Herne Hill has many attractions and is popular with renters
Herne Hill sits on the boundary between the London Boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark. It is a popular district for renters due to the attractive location, multitude of transport links, and large number of Victorian, Edwardian and 1920s houses. Many of the homes have been split up into flats and house shares are also increasing in popularity. Continue reading
Kingston Upon Thames has some investment properties comparable to central London
Kingston Upon Thames has proven to be a very safe bet if you are looking for investment properties. The area has a fantastic reputation, viewed in the same way that central London is but with more space. This view has been earned because the Borough is such a fantastic retail destination. In fact it is believed that more money is spent on shopping in the area than in any destination in the capital except the lucrative west end shops in Kensington. Continue reading
House prices in Kensington and Chelsea grew more than any Borough per day
Recent data from estate agents Savills reveals a really interesting fact about London house prices. According to their figures the average price of a home has increased by £105 per day for the last five years (December 2011 to December 2016). This growth has occurred despite all kinds of shocks including currency fluctuations, political moves, and the introduction of new taxes and regulations. Continue reading
Angel is an attractive area of Islington popular for renting and buying
Angel in Islington is perhaps most famous for featuring on the Monopoly board. It is a popular area for property seekers too, whether looking to purchase or rent. The biggest selling point is the central location. It is just 2 miles from Charing Cross but is quieter than the city centre due to fewer tourists. Continue reading
The price of London’s cheapest streets may surprise you
Most of the headlines we see about the property market in London report on the most expensive properties and how the average price continues to rise. Surprisingly though there are several streets where the average price is much lower than the average for the capital and way behind the most lucrative areas. Continue reading
Hayes could be one of the hottest areas for property investement in Hillingdon in 2017
Hayes is a town in Hillingdon with a lot of history and could become one of the biggest property hotspots in 2017. The area is situated in an affordable area of North West London but currently has a relative lack of transport links to other parts of the capital. This will be resolved in 2018 when Crossrail arrives. Once the town is connected to the new Elizabeth Line there will be 10 trains to Central and Eastern London every hour. Continue reading
The Borough of Havering could introduce new licensing for landlords
The London Borough of Havering recently joined other local authorities in the capital looking to introduce a new licensing scheme regarding landlords. The aim is to drive up standards and to protect tenants from being taken advantage of. This includes those vulnerable groups known as “transient households” such as pensioners, young families, and people who live alone. Continue reading
