Merton is a borough of contrasts, providing a wide and varied range of options for property investors, buyers and renters. From affluent Wimbledon, home of the world’s most famous tennis tournament, to more affordable districts like Colliers Wood and Mitcham, each area of this outer-London borough is unique and offers its own opportunities depending on your requirements and budget. Continue reading
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Eglon House is London’s brand new live-work house
The great thing about the London property market is the unique investment opportunities that often crop up in the capital. One such property is Eglon House, a stunning Primrose Hill property conversion. Eglon House has been planned for a decade and has been designed to pay architectural tribute to one of the most celebrated buildings in Paris. Continue reading
Islington attracts countless renters
Islington is the third smallest borough in London, covering just over six square miles and with a population of approximately 215,000 people. It is a mainly residential district, which means it offers many opportunities to property investors and renters, but still retains its reputation as one of the liveliest and most interesting areas of the capital thanks to its diversity, its nightlife and its wide range of cultural attractions. Continue reading
Some of London’s 2015 property highlights
There were some interesting property sales in London in 2015, including luxury homes selling for multiple millions of pounds and some surprising sellers that outperformed even the highest estimates. With the arrival of 2016, many people are wondering what the near future will hold for the market. Now is a good time to take a look back to some of the most amazing sales of the past year. Continue reading
The growth of property value in Lambeth
While all parts of London enjoy some level of popularity with renters and buyers, it has to be said that Lambeth has always held a high level of appeal. The central position of the Borough has always made it a popular choice for those working in the city. It’s also home to some iconic buildings and venues, such as the Oval cricket ground, Brixton Academy and the London Eye. Many believe that if you want to be a part of London then when you need to be is a part of Lambeth. Continue reading
A unique Shoreditch investment is up for grabs
We already know that London is full of unusual and distinctive properties, but our attention was recently caught by a particularly interesting news story – a former public toilet which has been placed on the market with an asking price of £1 million. If it sells, it will become the most expensive public toilet in Britain, smashing the previous record of £115,000 which was fetched by a block in Cornwall’s Charlestown in 2015. Continue reading
The changing skyline of West London
There is currently a significant amount of building and construction work being carried out across London. While a significant amount of this relates to global corporates setting up a presence here, most of it is centred on addressing the well documented shortage of housing in London. With demand far outstripping the level of property available, urgent building work is underway to ease the pressure. In this regard, the London Borough of Hounslow features examples of both the high level of demand for property and the efforts to address the situation. Continue reading
New commuter connections for South East London
The South East and East End of London have long been known to be quite a challenge for people travelling to and from work, despite their geographical proximity to the centre of the capital. To the relief of commuters from throughout the capital, Transport for London (TfL) are taking steps to ensure that this problem will soon be a thing of the past. Continue reading
Dealing with void periods
A void period is the term used to describe any period of time when a rental property is standing empty, without any tenants in it. For many landlords, void periods are a worrying and serious issue. Although rental properties in London are highly sought after, the chances are that you will still experience void periods at some point, particularly if you do not have the help of a professional property management company to support you. Continue reading
Population growth increases property demand
A recently released survey has shown that the population of London is anticipated to grow by just over 12% by 2025. To put this in a clearer context, the population of the entire nation over the same period is expected to grow by less than 8%. Although some of this growth can be attributed to the natural expansion of London’s geographical borders, it is mostly an unavoidable aspect of the city’s status as one of the world’s foremost financial and business capitals. In practical terms, this increased population is inevitably going to push demand for property even higher than the current record levels. Continue reading
