Monthly Archives: July 2016

Demand For Property Exists In All Areas Of London

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is one which, if we’re all completely honest about it, is associated with the more wealthy members of society. To have an address there is usually a hallmark of a very successful business person or sports professional. It is not, in this regard, a part of London that one would usually associate with a need for social housing or council intervention in respect of securing homes for people. Continue reading →

Islington A Popular Area For Raising Families

When the subject of conversation turns to the large demand for residential property in London thoughts are normally drawn to those who work in the city and are looking for living space. Whilst this particular group are undeniably one of the major contributing forces to the growing demand for housing, it should not be assumed that they are alone in this regard. In many cases one of the factors pushing up the level is people looking for the most ideal place to live with and bring up their families. Islington is one area where this is the case. Continue reading →

Redeveloping St. George’s Hospital in Hornchurch

The St. George’s Hospital site in Hornchurch, Havering has been earmarked for redevelopment since its closure in 2012. The 29 acres of land is currently vacant, with the old buildings left to deteriorate. There have been a number of planning applications to develop the site, including a failed attempt in 2015. The stumbling block was that the land is designated as Green Belt. Continue reading →

A north west suburb with high demand for homes

Harrow is a beautiful suburb in north west London and offers a multitude of attractions for families and first time buyers alike. The area got its name from the prestigious boys’ school and enjoyed a big increase in the number of homes in the area in the 19th century when it expanded. There are a number of large Victorian and Georgian houses from this period in the area. The larger ones are very attractive and highly sought. Continue reading →

Find a beautiful home in a lovely Victorian suburb

Hornsey is a Victorian suburb in the London Borough of Haringey. The area is well located in the north of the capital, offering great connections to the centre of the city. The location has an interesting reputation because of its more glamorous neighbours Crouch End, Muswell Hill and Green Wood. The residents that call it home have a much better view. Continue reading →

Transforming offices into homes in Hammersmith and Fulham

For the last few years a lot of work has gone in to finding ways to boost the number of homes in London. This has included things like freeing up land owned by TfL and the office of the Mayor of London so that new building projects can take place. Alongside these there has been a relaxation of the rules dictating the transformation of office space to residential. Continue reading →

Demand For Hackney Homes Continues To Grow

For all the changes that affect London, whether past or present, one thing has and shall forever ring true – people want to live and work in the city. This has perhaps never been clearer than here in 2016, as we’ve all seen a time of great change that has done next to nothing to dent the love of the capital and the demand for living space. The current situation in Hackney is the perfect example of this – and displays how we can ensure property owners in the area gain exceptional returns from the situation. Continue reading →

A Royal connection

Located in the South-East, Greenwich is one of the four Royal Boroughs in London. In addition to its modern features, the Borough has rich links to the past with bits of history located throughout the area. With all of the fascinating possibilities available, there is something for everyone. Continue reading →