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
Monthly Archives: January 2017
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
Agreements have been signed for a huge £410 million property investment in Hounslow
A huge £410 million development in Hounslow took a massive step forward earlier this month with the signing of a three way deal for the project. It set out the ownership structure of the agreement and listed who would be responsible for which element of the work. Continue reading
Reducing your risk of choosing the wrong tenants with guaranteed rent
One thing many people underestimate when they become landlords is how tricky and costly it can be to find tenants. In the best cases you’ll be inundated with enquiries and have a long list of people who are ready to move in straight away and begin paying rent. Continue reading
New plans to release council land in Havering for redevelopment
In December it was revealed that property prices in the London Borough of Havering had seen the highest jump of any area in the capital in 2016. This saw values soaring by over £40,000 due to the high demand for homes. The rise pushed the average price for a home in the area to £392,000. Continue reading
Micro-neighbourhoods are reshaping the property market
One of the biggest trends in the property market is the rise of micro-neighbourhoods. Residents are increasingly viewing places as a series of smaller districts rather than a larger area. This trend is being seen in cities all around the world, particularly across America and in London too. Continue reading
There is still hope for one Haringey development
Throughout our time in business we have become renowned for our investor services. We aid investors in purchasing the right investment properties in Haringey and other areas of the capital. Since we know the capital inside and out, we are aware of all the property hotspots. In addition, we make it a point to stay up to date on all the latest property news, just in case a new hotspot emerges. Continue reading
Hammersmith and Fulham has not fallen out of favour
Over the course of the last week there’s been a couple of interesting stories about property in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. At face value they are ones which some have taken to be negative. With the general consensus being that the property market in the capital city is currently quite healthy we thought we’d have a closer look. It didn’t come as a surprise when we discovered the stories were in fact positive. Continue reading
