Brent Council is working hard to help tackle rogue landlords in the area. They already have selective licensing in place for several wards including Harlesden and Wembley Central. Last month plans were approved to extend this scheme across even more areas. As a result landlords in additional wards like Kensal Green and Queen’s Park will require licenses from June 2018. Continue reading
How do high tenancy deposits affect landlords?
The high value of homes in London is one of the main causes of housing issues. In addition to this fees for tenancy deposits are also incredibly high. This can put a lot of pressure on people looking to rent a home. Continue reading
Luxury homes continue to fall in price
The luxury residential property market in the UK continues to struggle. In 2014 545 homes worth £5million or more were sold for a total of £4.7billion. In 2016 these numbers had fallen to 433 and £3.7billion. Last year they fell again to just 369 and £3billion. Continue reading
What is the future for Barking town centre?
The MIPIM international property conference brought together specialists from various fields. This includes city planning as well as architecture and investment. One of the most incredible projects put on display is a plan for the new Barking town centre. It would see the creation of 2,200 new homes as well as leisure and retail space. Continue reading
A 100% affordable housing development for Wandsworth
A new development could see the creation of 95 new affordable homes in Roehampton, Wandsworth. The project would see Pocklington Court demolished and replaced with the new housing. The building was formerly a residence offering specialist care and support for blind and partially blind people. It has been empty since the last tenants vacated the property in 2017. Continue reading
Celebrating culture in London
At the end of February the first two winners of the title of London Borough of Culture were announced. The successful Boroughs were Waltham Forest and Brent. As a result, each local area earns £1.35million to go towards cultural programmes. They will also get support from national bodies for arts. Continue reading
London Hospital will become a new civic centre
Planning permission for one of the most interesting examples of property investment Tower Hamlets has seen in recent years is now secure. The approval means a new civic centre in the heart of Whitechapel. As a result the services will relocate back to the local community rather than the current property in Blackwell. Continue reading
Space and great amenities in Wallington, Sutton
Like many other suburban towns Wallington owes its development to the arrival of the railway. As London expanded in the Victorian era the railways branched out. A line extended the ten miles to central London, connecting the town to the capital in 1847. This triggered development and led to the creation of many large homes. Continue reading
Why should you invest in Canada Water?
Canada Water, Southwark saw gentrification in the 80s following the closure of the docklands. As part of this a large portion of the dock was infilled. The development led to the creation of new low-rise housing, a shopping centre, and a wildlife reserve. An extension of the Jubilee Line in 1999 added a station and increased connectivity. Continue reading
Living in Richmond Upon Thames could be good for your health
Richmond Upon Thames is a popular Borough for a number of reasons. Perhaps most importantly is the fact that it is remarkably rural whilst still providing great amenities and transport links. This is ideal for many buyers, whether it is families or retirees. Continue reading
