In 2020 John Lewis Partnership (JLP) revealed ambitious plans to become one of the largest private landlords in the UK. Their goal was to create 10,000 build-to-rent homes, furnish them, and manage the properties. It was an innovative idea, and quickly got a lot of positive attention. However, last month we got the sad news they would be scraping the plan. Let’s have a closer look here, then if you want help with investment properties in Bromley, you only need to call us. Continue reading →

Living close to amenities like shops, restaurants, and leisure is important to many people. It also provides fantastic access to jobs. With that in mind, areas close to Brent Cross are deservedly popular. They could become even hotter in the future too if plans for upgrades finally go ahead. We want to have a closer look here. Then, if you want to arrange services like estate management in Brent, we can help you. Continue reading →

London is one of the hardest locations in the UK to get planning permission for new projects. This is a big contributor to the housing crisis. Several issues can delay or cancel plans, including public opposition. In fact, locals in many areas have quite a reputation as being NIMBYs (not in my back yard). But what is the actual truth? We want to have a closer look here, then if you need help, you can speak to us about guaranteed rent in London. Continue reading →

In the last few days, Bexley Council gave the green light for their new Economic Growth Strategy. It had been in the works for a while, including allowing local people and businesses to give feedback to the draft proposals in Dec 25/Jan 26. Their views helped to shape the final document. With approval, the borough says they are “Ready for tomorrow”. We want to have a closer look here, then you can come to us if you need help from a lettings agent in Bexley. Continue reading →

It has been a long journey to redevelop the Dollis Valley estate in Chipping Barnet. A masterplan got planning approval in 2013. Since then, we’ve seen the demolition and redevelopment of various parts of the site. However, the final phases have been in limbo since 2023. Luckily, a new agreement means progress could soon begin again. Let’s have a closer look, then you can speak to us if you need solutions like property management in Barnet. Continue reading →

Earlier this week we got the news that Barking and Dagenham Council had given approval for a new housing strategy. It could have a fantastic impact on the area, creating more homes and addressing key issues in the borough. Crucially, it will help to shape different types of property investment in Barking and Dagenham in the next five years. Let’s have a closer look. Continue reading →

The development of Olympic Park and regeneration of nearby areas made it a fantastic place to live. Fish Island has become one of the most popular neighbourhoods. It’s fashionable and really attractive to creatives. The amenities, sense of safety, and community vibes attract lots of people. It could become even better in the future too with some new plans to create more homes. Let’s have a look, then you can rely on us if you want to arrange block management in Tower Hamlets. Continue reading →

In 2019 Sutton became the home of the London Cancer Hub, the leading site for research and treatment in Europe. However, it will soon level up and become the world’s biggest cancer and life sciences hub. This comes after plans for a new £1bn campus got approval. We want to have a closer look here to see what it means for the area. Then, if you want some help with investment properties in Sutton, we’re the perfect people to work with. Continue reading →

Delivering more housing in London is essential to ensure people have safe, stable, high quality homes. However, it is also important that projects create the right kind of properties. Southwark Council has taken a great step in this direction by giving approval for a community-led development. We want to have a closer look to see what it means. Then, if you want to arrange solutions like estate management in Southwark, we’re here to help. Continue reading →

One of the best things you can do if you are deciding where to live is to ask locals what it is like. They will be able to give you a better insight into key things like safety, green space, vibes, and day to day life. So, annual surveys like Community Life are fantastic resources. The latest version was published towards the end of 2025, so it’s worth a look. We want to do that here, then if you need help from a lettings agent in Richmond upon Thames and other parts of London, you can rely on us. Continue reading →