In February Merton Council gave the first look at their plans for the 24/25 budget. Overall, it aims to achieve a balance that will protect frontline services, support locals, and allow investment while also dealing with the financial burden. It got approval on March 6th. We want to have a closer look here because it will have an impact on property investment in Merton in the year ahead. Continue reading →

Last month Kingston Council released their plans for the 24/25 financial year. They got approval at the end of February. The headline figure is locals will have a 4.99% rise in council tax. This will be 2.99% council tax plus a 2% levy for adult social care. It is the same increase the majority of other councils in the country will be charging. We want to have a closer look at the plans today, including the reasoning for the increase. Then, if you need help with block management in Kingston upon Thames, you can speak to us. Continue reading →

Images of Phase One of a possible new 4,000 home West London development have been revealed. Student accommodation and a 42-storey residential structure are in the plans for the first phase of Earl’s Court’s redevelopment. We want to take a closer look because the project could create some of the most impressive investment properties in Kensington and Chelsea. Continue reading →

Islington’s own Clerkenwell was named the Sunday Times’ best place to live for 2024 in London. It managed to topple Crouch End from the previous year’s top spot. We want to take a closer look at what makes it so special. Then, if you need estate management in Ealing, you can speak to us. Continue reading →

At Finefair Ltd we support clients with a variety of needs. For example, we can offer reviews of portfolios, guaranteed rent, and more. In fact, you can rely on us to do almost everything that a lettings agent in Hounslow and other parts of London would provide. We also keep an eye on things that can bring new opportunities, such as infrastructure upgrades and planning regulation changes. Continue reading →

At the start of the month Hillingdon Council released its budget, setting out big plans for the coming years. We want to have a closer look at this today because they will be investing millions in various key areas. It could have a massive impact on the area. Then, if you need help with property management in Hillingdon, you can speak to us. Continue reading →

Havering Council has approved plans to make seven trial schemes permanent. These came in during the second phase of School Streets in September 2022. They make those roads around the schools safer because of a reduction in pollution and traffic. We want to take a closer look at the whole thing today. Then, if you need help with property investment in Havering, you can talk to us. Continue reading →

In 2022 Hammersmith and Fulham Council began a new scheme to help improve air quality and traffic conditions on local streets. A Low Traffic Neighbourhood came into force in February 2023. It covers streets to the west of Wandsworth Bridge Road. They have now made the decision to make the LTN permanent. We want to have a closer look at this today, then if you want block management in Hammersmith and Fulham, you can rely on us. Continue reading →

Local authorities across the UK have to consider a number of crucial topics when managing their areas. Hackney Council have had a busy agenda recently, with some important things up for discussion. We want to have a look at them here because they could have an impact on investors. Then, if you need any services for investment properties in Hackney, you can speak to us. Continue reading →

As a leading provider of property services in London, including estate management in Greenwich and much more, we keep an eye on headline grabbing deals. The latest one is for the iconic BT Tower. It has been sold to MCR, one of the largest hotel operators in the US. We want to have a closer look at the history of the tower here, as well as what the sale could mean for its future. Continue reading →