The amount of affordable housing created in London is a very hot topic at the moment. Pressure is on local councils to create homes that are accessible to people on lower incomes in a time when land and property values are rising. The situation is made even more challenging because it must be accomplished without assistance from Central Government. Continue reading
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Celebrating the environment in Carshalton
Carshalton is one of the most beautiful areas in Sutton, perfect for people who love the environment. The area is in the valley of the River Wandle; in fact one of the sources of the river starts at the local ponds in the centre of the village. This makes the area very green and means there are a number of great walks and public spaces to enjoy. Continue reading
Transforming Old Kent Road
Southwark Council recently released their investment plans for Old Kent Road. The entire scheme will be a multi-billion pound project that will deliver 1,000 new homes, shops, offices, public spaces, and two new stations. It is hoped the work could be completed in the next decade. This would be one of the largest examples of property investment Southwark has ever seen. Continue reading
Doing business in Richmond Upon Thames
Richmond has established a reputation as one of the best Boroughs in the whole of London for businesses to operate in. The statistics for theft related crime involving commercial premises also showcase that the area is the safest. Continue reading
Redbridge Council is promoting more affordable housing
In July Redbridge Council joined the number of local authorities cracking down on developers that don’t create enough affordable housing. They rejected a planning application for a 25 storey building in Ilford that only offered 12 affordable homes out of a total of 124. A housing officer remarked that the proposal was not in line with the planning policy and therefore was not acceptable. Continue reading
Landlords must ensure they pay the right tax
One of the most crucial things landlords need to ensure they do is register for self assessment and pay the right tax. If they fail to do so they could find themselves with huge penalties. HMRC has the power to demand backdated taxes be paid for up to twenty years. On top of this a fine of up to 100% of the tax owed can be issued. Continue reading
Morden is a Housing Zone
In the Housing Strategy the Mayor of London set out plans to create 30 zones for development across different London Boroughs. The aim is to provide £600 million in funding and planning measures to help build more homes in these areas. If all goes to plan the move will lead to the construction of 75,000 new homes, improvements in infrastructure, and also create 150,000 jobs. Continue reading
Support for expanding the Bakerloo Line to Lewisham
We have written a number of articles in the past explaining how properties close to transport links can offer premium prices. These locations are very popular, with both buyers and renters willing to pay extra for easy access to transportation. Continue reading
Pop up projects can enrich communities
Exciting projects that support independent local businesses can really stimulate an area. This has already been seen in Lambeth with the Pop Brixton project. The disused land was transformed into a community initiative, creating space for businesses and hosting events that will make a difference in the local area. Continue reading
A university investing for the future
Kingston Upon Thames is a popular area for students due to the presence of the university. Four campuses are spread across the Borough, offering a wide range of different undergraduate courses, postgraduate work, and further education. Continue reading
