Telford Homes recently confirmed they have exchanged contracts for the purchase of the former London Electricity Board building on Cambridge Heath Road, Tower Hamlets. They will pay £30.2 million for it and plan to redevelop the site to build affordable homes. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: February 2017
The housing white paper could have a huge impact on the property industry
A long awaiting white paper on housing is expected to be released this week following a series of delays. It was originally intended to be revealed last year but was put back following a need for more details on the proposals being put forward for reform. Continue reading
New rules for every estate and lettings agent in Southwark to be aware of
Southwark Council took action at the start of February following complaints from residents regarding the multitude of advertising boards left outside properties. The major complaint was that the boards showing that a property had been sold or let were making the streets and estates look untidy. Continue reading
Richmond Upon Thames is a vibrant area with a wonderful community
In November last year accountants Grant Thornton released their vibrant economy index. They looked at areas in the UK with the highest levels of vibrancy, taking into account things like economic growth, health, happiness, and social equality. The aim was to determine what it was like to live and work in different areas. Continue reading
The historical link between Redbridge and India
The London Borough of Redbridge is renowned for being one of the most diverse in the whole of the capital. It is truly multicultural, home to Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan and east African communities. The end result is a fantastic diversity when it comes to the culture. Continue reading
The five areas with rail stations in Newham have seen huge rises in property prices
Crossrail has had a noticeable impact on property prices in Boroughs all across London. Areas close to stations that will be served by the new Elizabeth Line have enjoyed the biggest rises, in many cases seeing the price of homes growing by far more than the national average. Continue reading
High demand for properties in a hotspot area can put pressure on amenities
London is such a huge property market that it is often better examined by breaking it down into specific Boroughs and even individual areas. By doing that people can determine which locations meet their needs, whether they are looking for a hotspot where they can invest and make a good return or an affordable destination to get on the property ladder. Continue reading
The regeneration ripple effect reaches Catford
It is well known that regeneration work in an area can have a ripple effect, causing prices to rise in the immediate and surrounding areas. This is happening in Lewisham at the moment as a result of the work taking place there. Deptford and New Cross have already seen rises, becoming more attractive to first time buyers as a result. The next area to be affected is Catford. Continue reading
