The Haringey Development Vehicle (HDV) is an approach the local Council has taken to develop the significant amount of land in the area, creating new homes and jobs in the process. The strategy is an interesting one and will involve a partnership between the authority and a private developer. That way financing becomes easier, development can proceed at a faster pace, and profits can be shared to be reinvested. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: March 2017
New office and retail space can impact the property market
A new mixed use scheme could see the 70s Landmark House and Thames Tower buildings demolished and replaced with new towers twice their current height. This would boost the amount of office space and create extra facilities such as a hotel and a bar. Continue reading
Clapton has transformed into a popular part of Hackney
In a previous article we talked about a new £200 million development in Clapton, Hackney that would create lots of new homes. This time we thought we would take a closer look at the area and explore why it is proving so popular with younger buyers and renters alike. Continue reading
Replacing a former council estate in Greenwich
The Ferrier council estate in Greenwich was demolished between 2009 and 2012 following years of decline. In its place is the new “garden suburb” Kidbrooke Village. The transformation is incredible, particularly with the architecture finally becoming visible with the completion of homes on the 276 acre site. Continue reading
Enfield Council to continue Meridian Water development
Redevelopment of the Meridian Water site in Edmonton, Enfield, is set to continue with the local council purchasing the redundant VOSA site. This area was formerly used for vehicle testing but fell out of use and became available for development. Continue reading
Permission is granted for the GSK/Sunblest site regeneration
The GlaxoSmithKline and Sunblest Bakery sites in Greenford, Ealing took a big step closer to redevelopment with Greystar securing full planning permission from the Council. The 20.3 acre site will become one of the largest build to rent schemes in the UK, providing 1,439 new homes for rental. On top of this will be 526 homes for sale. Continue reading
New £60 million property investment in iconic Croydon tower
Earlier this week there was a story about one of the largest examples of property investment in Croydon in recent times. Chinese property firm R&F Properties have invested around £60 million in the St. George’s Tower and surrounding site. The iconic building, more commonly known as the Nestle Tower, has stood empty since 2012. It was purchased for £10 million by Minerva in 2015 but has now changed hands again. Continue reading
Guaranteed rental schemes in the City of Westminster to suit any need
For centuries the City of Westminster and London were separate. When the seat of Government was established in the former in the mid 11th century it brought great investment. By the 16th century the fields between the areas had been replaced by buildings as a period of great expansion took place. Villages including Kensington and Marylebone also got absorbed. These developments created Central London as we know it today. Continue reading
Protecting domestic landlords in the City of London
The City of London may not be referred to as a Borough in its own right but it is a principal division. The area covers just 1.12 square miles, making it by far the smallest. Even with this though, it is home to an incredible array of valuable properties, from business premises to homes. Many of them prove to be very good investment opportunities. Continue reading
Kentish Town in Camden has become a desirable location
Attitudes towards Kentish Town in the London Borough of Camden have seen an interesting change over the years. Traditionally people chose to live there because it was more affordable than neighbouring areas like Highgate, Hampstead, and busy Camden Town. Although the affordability still exists to some extent, more and more people look for homes in the area because they want to, appreciating the community feel. Continue reading
