Southwark Council took action at the start of February following complaints from residents regarding the multitude of advertising boards left outside properties. The major complaint was that the boards showing that a property had been sold or let were making the streets and estates look untidy. Continue reading
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Richmond Upon Thames is a vibrant area with a wonderful community
In November last year accountants Grant Thornton released their vibrant economy index. They looked at areas in the UK with the highest levels of vibrancy, taking into account things like economic growth, health, happiness, and social equality. The aim was to determine what it was like to live and work in different areas. Continue reading
The historical link between Redbridge and India
The London Borough of Redbridge is renowned for being one of the most diverse in the whole of the capital. It is truly multicultural, home to Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan and east African communities. The end result is a fantastic diversity when it comes to the culture. Continue reading
The five areas with rail stations in Newham have seen huge rises in property prices
Crossrail has had a noticeable impact on property prices in Boroughs all across London. Areas close to stations that will be served by the new Elizabeth Line have enjoyed the biggest rises, in many cases seeing the price of homes growing by far more than the national average. Continue reading
High demand for properties in a hotspot area can put pressure on amenities
London is such a huge property market that it is often better examined by breaking it down into specific Boroughs and even individual areas. By doing that people can determine which locations meet their needs, whether they are looking for a hotspot where they can invest and make a good return or an affordable destination to get on the property ladder. Continue reading
The regeneration ripple effect reaches Catford
It is well known that regeneration work in an area can have a ripple effect, causing prices to rise in the immediate and surrounding areas. This is happening in Lewisham at the moment as a result of the work taking place there. Deptford and New Cross have already seen rises, becoming more attractive to first time buyers as a result. The next area to be affected is Catford. Continue reading
There are many ways you can add value to investment properties
There are a number of things that investors can do to increase the value of their investment properties in Lambeth and any other area in London. New decorations, modernisation of the bathroom and kitchen, and improving the amount of floor space on offer can all add to the sell on price and expected monthly rental income. Continue reading
Examining the “longevity belt” in London and the impact on the property market
The property market in London is very unique because of the number of different ways it can be broken down. You can look at it as 32 different Boroughs, think even smaller and look at individual areas in each Borough, or consider it in regards to the Underground Zone. There are even some distinct rings that seem to develop. Continue reading
How successful have short term lets been in London?
When the market opened allowing landlords to offer properties for short term lets there was great optimism that it would help people to earn additional income from their properties. Whilst this has happened and the number of people letting the properties on a shorter basis to holidaymakers has risen, a number of issues have come to light. Continue reading
Many surprising things can affect property prices
In many past articles we have looked at a number of different things that affect the price of homes, including close proximity to parks and lucrative addresses. On top of these there are a number of other factors that can have an impact on values. A few of them are quite surprising. Continue reading
