The Borough of Richmond Upon Thames is one of the most unique in the capital. It has an incredible combination of world famous attractions, large parks, and built-up areas. These are covered in the latest Visit Richmond Guide 2017. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: March 2017
Property listings leaped up in Redbridge in January
Recent data from the Property Supply Index by online estate agent House Simple showed that the number of property listings in January 2017 jumped to pre-Christmas levels. They examined the number of properties being listed in 100 major areas, including every London Borough. They found that every town and city across the UK saw a rise in properties listed in this period. An incredible 21.7% of them saw increases of 100% or more in comparison to December. Continue reading
Regenerating Canning Town in Newham
Canning Town in the London Borough of Newham is the focus of a huge £3.7 billion regeneration. This is a sign of the wave of investment and development heading eastward from the centre of the city. As part of the project two new town centres are being created in the area, one on each side of the A13. In total around 10,000 new homes will be created too. Continue reading
Collier’s Wood in Merton has many attractions
Collier’s Wood is a fantastic, mostly residential area in the London Borough of Merton. It was previously woodland but was cleared in the 19th century, allowing development. The area is still very green though, particularly with Wandle Park, Wandle Meadow Nature Park, and Collier’s Wood Recreational Ground. The green spaces are highly appreciated amongst residents, particularly dog walkers. Continue reading
New licensing requirements for landlords in Lewisham were introduced in February
On 11th February the Borough of Lewisham announced it was to go ahead with new Additional licensing for landlords. For the next five years owners of HMOs above commercial properties in the area will have to have an additional license when they meet certain obligations. Those that do not have the license could face fines and other penalties. Continue reading
Herne Hill has many attractions and is popular with renters
Herne Hill sits on the boundary between the London Boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark. It is a popular district for renters due to the attractive location, multitude of transport links, and large number of Victorian, Edwardian and 1920s houses. Many of the homes have been split up into flats and house shares are also increasing in popularity. Continue reading
Kingston Upon Thames has some investment properties comparable to central London
Kingston Upon Thames has proven to be a very safe bet if you are looking for investment properties. The area has a fantastic reputation, viewed in the same way that central London is but with more space. This view has been earned because the Borough is such a fantastic retail destination. In fact it is believed that more money is spent on shopping in the area than in any destination in the capital except the lucrative west end shops in Kensington. Continue reading
House prices in Kensington and Chelsea grew more than any Borough per day
Recent data from estate agents Savills reveals a really interesting fact about London house prices. According to their figures the average price of a home has increased by £105 per day for the last five years (December 2011 to December 2016). This growth has occurred despite all kinds of shocks including currency fluctuations, political moves, and the introduction of new taxes and regulations. Continue reading
Angel is an attractive area of Islington popular for renting and buying
Angel in Islington is perhaps most famous for featuring on the Monopoly board. It is a popular area for property seekers too, whether looking to purchase or rent. The biggest selling point is the central location. It is just 2 miles from Charing Cross but is quieter than the city centre due to fewer tourists. Continue reading
The price of London’s cheapest streets may surprise you
Most of the headlines we see about the property market in London report on the most expensive properties and how the average price continues to rise. Surprisingly though there are several streets where the average price is much lower than the average for the capital and way behind the most lucrative areas. Continue reading
