A new education hub for west London

Hammersmith and Fulham Council recently green lit a new project for White City. The development will create a brand new education hub as well as housing and other community facilities. Most importantly, the work is set to provide the first Youth Zone in west London. This is one of the most interesting examples of property investment Hammersmith and Fulham has seen in recent years. Continue reading

Better Renting in Hackney

In March Hackney Council gained new powers to punish rogue landlords in the Borough as part of the Better Renting campaign. They have put a new licensing scheme in place that covers major wards Stoke Newington, Brownswood, and Cazenove. As a result, private rental properties in these areas will need a license. This also includes HMOs where two households or more share facilities. Continue reading

Rare new homes in Greenwich

Greenwich is without a doubt one of the most interesting Boroughs in the whole of London. Part of it is a UNESCO World Heritage site, preserving the fantastic maritime history of the area. Another part is a former industrial area that is now changing rapidly thanks to the construction of numerous skyscrapers. Continue reading

New plans submitted for North Acton perfume factory redevelopment

The former Elizabeth Arden perfume factory in North Acton, Ealing could still become new homes. The site is owned by developer Essential Living. Their original plan for the site was rejected in February following concerns by councillors about the density. The proposal was for three residential towers, the largest of which would have been 25 storeys. Continue reading

The scale of the new Nestle building development

The redevelopment of the Nestle building is one of the biggest projects in Croydon town centre. The plan will create hundreds of new flats in three residential buildings, retail shops, and a public square. An artist’s impression of the new towers shows them towering over the area. This could completely change it. For one the new square will create open space for locals to enjoy. Continue reading

The City of London is changing

At the recent MIPIM event in France, delegates from the City of London worked to promote the Square Mile. The aim was to encourage more people to invest in the area. The exhibition was a great opportunity to reach out to developers and international investors as well as business stakeholders from over 100 different countries. Continue reading

Anti-social behaviour is on the decline in Bromley

In April 2017 a new initiative to tackle social crimes began in the London Borough of Bromley. As we approach the end of the first year, it is great to look at the progress. The headline figure is that since the start of the program reports of arson have seen a 46% reduction. In addition, reports of anti-social behaviour are down by 29%. Continue reading