Bromley Council’s Direct Let scheme is very popular with property owners in the area who are new to letting out their properties. The scheme is designed to provide more homes for those people who need them, cutting down on the number of vacant houses in the area and supporting the owners in returning them to use. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: August 2016
A community in Brent with great staying power
Queen’s Park is one of the most attractive places to live in the London Borough of Brent. The area is very highly regarded for the community spirit. It really feels like a village spreading from the park. This acts like a traditional village green and plays host to several events over the course of the year, including an open area cinema and a fete in September. Continue reading
Revealing the current property hotspots with the best performance
The recent National Hotspots Index makes quite good reading for investors. It indicates the top ten hottest areas in the country, those where properties sell quickly when they are put on the market. The list is dominated by locations within the commuter belt of London. These destinations see high demand because they generally offer more value for money than central areas where prices for properties are much higher. Continue reading
Could the Night Tube service boost property prices?
On Friday the 19th August the new Night Tube services began operating on the Central and Victoria Lines in London. The service has already proven popular and plans are in place to extend it to other routes throughout the rest of the year. Continue reading
Growth in property prices in Barking and Dagenham hits a new high
House prices in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham have risen at a fantastic rate over the last few years but the area still remains one of the cheapest in the capital. In June it was revealed that the growth is an impressive 22.3% year on year, making the area the 5th most successful in the whole country. Continue reading
New protection for pubs in Wandsworth
The property market in London is very unique with the way the city is split into Boroughs. It can actually be viewed as a collection of smaller markets rather than one whole. Each of the separate markets is unique and has its own characteristics. Continue reading
Conservation in Waltham Forest
The London Borough of Waltham Forest has enjoyed some big rises in property prices over the last few years and remains one of the most attractive hotspots in the capital. The area has attracted buyers of every type, including those looking to get on the property market, couples and families moving up the ladder, and investors searching for investment opportunities. Continue reading
Tower Hamlets has seen thousands of new build homes
Over the last decade Tower Hamlets has changed more than almost any other London Borough. New build projects have taken placed in clusters throughout the area, creating tens of thousands of homes in the process. In fact in 2016 alone an additional 33,000 plus new units are expected to be built. Continue reading
Solutions for empty properties in Sutton
The London Borough of Sutton is well located and offers a number of attractions for residents. Amongst these are the fantastic prices, particularly in comparison to other areas in the capital. There is a lot of value to be found and the fact that the area is in Outer London also means there is plenty of space to enjoy. Continue reading
Regeneration of Old Kent Road
The extension of the Bakerloo Line will result in a huge number of new homes being created in the London Borough of Southwark. The line will be extended to cater for people in Lewisham, providing faster connections to the centre of the city. It will be a huge project, taking at least ten years to complete, but it will provide huge benefits for the areas along the route. Continue reading