The Borough of Waltham Forest is in a fantastic location in the north east of London. It is within great commutable distance from Canary Wharf and the City. With house prices in the area currently still considered affordable whilst rising at an impressive rate, the area has taken its place as one of the most attractive hotspots. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2016
Tower Hamlets could be home to the next trendy hotspot
Many investors spend a lot of time exploring the market to help them determine which areas offer the best potential. They look at current hotspots, up and coming areas that could become the next wave of them, and big developments and regeneration work that could indicate which locations may see growth. It is also wise to look at trendy areas, particularly after the lessons learned after the huge rewards investors in Shoreditch earned when it became a popular area. Continue reading
Sutton is highly regarded because of its quality schools
The Borough of Sutton in the south west of London has a fantastic reputation due to the fact that it is home to a number of high performing schools. In fact in 2015 it came in the top four in the GCSE league tables in the UK. The only area in the capital that outperformed it was Kensington and Chelsea. It made the top four in terms of primary school performance too. Continue reading
Plans for new Thames crossing linking Southwark to Canary Wharf
Connections between the North and South banks of the River Thames have been a hot topic for many years. It has long been known there is need for new ones to help improve connectivity and reduce congestion on existing routes. Several different sites have been earmarked to become home for new crossings but the progress has been slow. Continue reading
Attractive areas in the UK to do business
The Legatum Institute recently released their latest UK Prosperity Index. This year is the first time the report is sub national, looking at 389 local authorities instead of the UK as a whole. A number of different indicators have been examined to see what conditions are like in each of these areas. Continue reading
New changes seek to improve living in Redbridge
London is home to many Boroughs and all of them possess their own unique charm. Found in the North-East of the capital, Redbridge is one such and is known far and wide, not only throughout the city, but the country as well as the ‘leafy suburb’. The area is the perfect place for anyone who would like a bit of green in their new neighbourhood. Continue reading
Reviewing the latest ONS figures for property price growth
Recent figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show that the most affordable Boroughs in London continue to show the best price growth. They recently released data from the last year to August and the figures make really impressive reading, particularly for property owners in areas like Newham, Havering, Waltham Forest, and Barking and Dagenham. Continue reading
Colliers Wood is an attractive residential area in Merton
Colliers Wood in the London Borough of Merton has a long history as the home of all manner of industrial and commercial activity. In its heyday the River Wandle had over 100 mills lining its banks. The waterway was attractive because of the fast flow and the energy it could provide. In Colliers Wood it resulted in the creation of an art and textiles hub. Products such as carpets, textiles and even stained glass were made in the area. Continue reading
Brockley in Lewisham has a wonderful art community
Brockley in the Borough of Lewisham is a wonderful place to live if you are interested in the arts. The area is home to Goldsmiths, University of London and is a short distance from Camberwell College of Arts, both of which promote creativity with their myriad of courses. Continue reading
Redevelopment plans for Lambeth College have been submitted
One of the things people interested in property investment may look at is the access to education in an area. This is attractive to couples, families, students, and investors looking to let properties to this kind of tenants. Close proximity to good schools and universities can result in premiums on prices, potentially boosting the returns. Continue reading
