The continued political instability in the UK is having a big impact on office leasing in the City of London. According to the latest data, the number of leases has slowed to a ten year low as many businesses delay important strategic decisions. Many of them are still waiting to see whether they will choose to move their operations elsewhere. Continue reading
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Camden Council is working to improve housing stock
Although it remains one of the most popular Boroughs in London, hundreds of privately owned homes in Camden are left vacant. The recent Empty Homes Week 2017 revealed how bad the issue is, stating there are over 950 properties. The event did not focus solely on the problems though. It also gave the local council the chance to detail the work they are doing to return these properties to a standard where they can be used to house residents in need. Continue reading
Could suburban car parks help boost housing supply?
A new report published at the start of November detailed an interesting proposal that could lead to land being freed up in London for house building. The idea is to develop suburban car parks in areas close to Tube or rail stations. Car ownership is predicted to drop in the coming decades. As a result these pieces of land could become largely obsolete and therefore prime locations for new homes. Continue reading
A north-west London enclave with plenty to offer
Willesden Green in the London Borough of Brent has a very interesting history. Evidence supports the face that the site was popular for pilgrimage, indicating that the practice dated back beyond the 15th century. A church has stood on the site of St. Mary’s since 938, back when the area was a tiny village surrounded by woodland. Continue reading
Plans to create a world leading institute in Bexley
Thamesmead is one of the biggest developments in London, seeing over £1 billion invested to create new homes, infrastructure and amenities. All of the work is transforming the area and making it into a far more appealing destination for residents. Bexley Council recently revealed plans that will provide an additional boost. These come in the form of a landmark institute that would become a world leading campus for construction, design, and engineering. Continue reading
Barnet continues to grow in popularity
Barnet is one of the most highly populated Boroughs in the whole of London and has ambitious plans to create thousands of new homes and jobs within the next fifteen years. The area continues to be very popular with all kinds of residents because of the fantastic diversity in terms of homes. The tree lined streets and good transport links also add a great deal of value. Continue reading
Ensure your property investments are legal
Barking and Dagenham is proving to be a popular area for investors because of the value on offer and the continued growth potential for house prices. A news story in October showed how important it is for landlords to be careful with their investments, especially when it comes to developing properties. If they fail to adhere to planning requirements or break the law, the penalties can be huge. Continue reading
Driving regeneration along the Thames Path in Wandsworth
The Thames Path is a fantastic local amenity, attracting people who like to walk and adding value to homes along the side of the river. It also provides a useful transport route for a number of people, including pedestrians and cyclists. Surprisingly some sections of it are closed due to previous industrial activity. Continue reading
Which area has the fastest residential property market?
Recent data released by HouseSimple reveals how quickly residential properties in major UK areas change hands. The fastest moving market is Belfast with just 1.9% of homes remaining on the market for 6 months or more. This is much faster than the 12.5% average across the 50 locations. The slowest moving area was Sunderland with a huge 28.5%. Continue reading
Residential properties in Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf is home to some of the most valuable investment properties Tower Hamlets has to offer. Although the area is renowned for being the base for countless high profile companies, particularly those involved in finance, there are plans to create a number of residential properties in the area. These homes could prove to be very popular with people who want to live very close to where they work. Continue reading
