Hayes is a town in Hillingdon with a lot of history and could become one of the biggest property hotspots in 2017. The area is situated in an affordable area of North West London but currently has a relative lack of transport links to other parts of the capital. This will be resolved in 2018 when Crossrail arrives. Once the town is connected to the new Elizabeth Line there will be 10 trains to Central and Eastern London every hour. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: February 2017
The Borough of Havering could introduce new licensing for landlords
The London Borough of Havering recently joined other local authorities in the capital looking to introduce a new licensing scheme regarding landlords. The aim is to drive up standards and to protect tenants from being taken advantage of. This includes those vulnerable groups known as “transient households” such as pensioners, young families, and people who live alone. Continue reading
There are plenty of interesting things in Harrow
Harrow is a very interesting London Borough most famously known for the public boys’ school of the same name. There are many other noteworthy properties, features, and stories in the area though. Here are just a few of them. Continue reading
Wood Green in Haringey is the focus of a £3.5 billion regeneration
Wood Green in the London Borough of Haringey could be set to receive a huge make-over. The area is the subject of a £3.5 billion proposal that would regenerate the town centre, create 7,700 homes, and deliver over a million square feet of employment space. As part of the work 25 sites would be redeveloped. Continue reading
Hammersmith has had an interesting route to becoming a prime area
Traditionally Hammersmith was a working class area. It transformed into one of the most desirable up-market locations over the last fifty years, securing a place alongside Westminster at the top of the prime market. Several things influenced this, including the presence of BBC Television Centre. This made it something of a media village, attracting actors and executives. Continue reading
Hackney has been London’s golden area in the last twenty years
Hackney has been the golden area in London over the last two decades according to the latest data from Lloyds Bank. In 1996 the average house price in the area was £75,000. Twenty years later and this price was just over £605,000. This translates to an eye-watering 702% increase. Continue reading
Greenwich has culture and great staying power
Greenwich is famous for being the historic maritime quarter of London. There are several remnants of this history for residents and visitors to take in. The Royal Observatory stands out among these. It was the location where the Meridian Line was developed, revolutionising how sailors navigate. On top of this are the National Maritime Museum, the Cutty Sark, and the Royal Hospital, formerly a home for retired seamen. Continue reading
Plans are revealed for redeveloping old garages in Enfield
In a previous article we wrote about plans to redevelop the land currently taken up by old, unused garages in several London Boroughs. These ideas have taken a step forward with an architecture firm releasing their plans for the first of four schemes for Enfield. Continue reading
From former sleepy suburb to a property investment hotspot – exploring Ealing
For many years Ealing was one of the least popular Borough’s in West London, lagging behind neighbours such as Hammersmith, Chiswick and Richmond. This has changed recently though. The area is now the focus of a myriad of investments, creating new homes, regenerating leisure and retail properties, and improving the transport infrastructure. This in turn has led to even more investment. Continue reading
Croydon is no longer unfashionable and is enjoying huge change
Croydon was once a relevant market but suffered a great deal due to a lack of investment. This has come in waves recently though, transforming the Borough into one of the best hotspots in the whole of London. The area is attractive to both domestic and commercial clients, offering benefits such as great transport links and affordable prices. Continue reading
