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A great win for one of London’s best independent venues

London has the biggest concentration of independent venues in the UK. They are a huge part of the culture, supporting grass roots music, theatre, art, and more. Sadly, it has been very challenging for them in the last few years. Many have closed and more are facing closure. Luckily, there was positive news recently about MOTH Club. We want to have a closer look here, then you can talk to us about investment properties in Hackney, guaranteed rent, and more. Continue reading

What could happen next with the Anglesea Arms?

Did you know that the UK is still the number one location in the world in terms of the number of pubs we have? Even after decades of decline, from over 75,000 in the 70s to less than 45,000 today, the local pub is still a vital part of our culture. Sadly though, we’re still losing many of them. That could be the case for the Anglesea Arms in Woolwich, although plans have failed to get permission twice. Let’s have a look, then you can rely on us if you need estate management in Greenwich or other services like guaranteed rent. Continue reading

London could soon have two New Towns

In 2023 the Labour Party made a pledge to help tackle the housing crisis by building 1.5 million homes. A major part of this is a New Towns programme, creating new settlements and expanding existing ones. In September 2025, a taskforce for the now Labour-led Government chose 12 locations with the most potential for development. These have now been narrowed down to seven. Notably, two are in London. Let’s have a closer look, then you can rely on us if you need help from a lettings agent in Enfield. Continue reading

Croydon: London’s surprise filming hotspot

While the US has the wealthiest and most powerful film industry in the world and India has the most prolific, the UK is no slouch. In fact, it’s become a powerhouse. It is a great location for filming and has some of the best resources for production. What you may find surprising is Croydon is one of the most popular locations to film. It has a lot to offer and also makes it very attractive for companies. Let’s have a closer look, and if it inspires you to think about property investment in Croydon, you can rely on us. Continue reading

Controversial plans for Tolmers Square, Camden

London has a very long history of activism because it is the seat of Government and a major business hub. There have been significant campaigns and protests for centuries. One of the most interesting was a battle to save Tolmers Square near Euston. Incredibly, over half a century later, a similar story has come around. We want to have a closer look here, then you can trust us if you need to arrange block management in Camden. Continue reading

Sad news for JLP build-to-rent plans

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

Could Brent Cross shopping centre finally get an upgrade?

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

What housing designs do Londoners want to see?

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

Bexley Council’s ambitious economic strategy

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