Bexley saw a big jump in the amount of new housing built in the Borough in the last year. In total 764 homes were created, including two large developments at Howbury Slade Green and Belvedere. Continue reading
Relaxed rules could lead to new housing development
The Mayor of London recently set out new housing targets for outer Boroughs in London. The aim is to create in excess of 250,000 homes between now and 2029. In many areas this is double the current target. Continue reading
What age is the property you plan to invest in?
Barking and Dagenham has become one of the most popular property hotspots in the whole of Greater London because it offers such impressive value for money. This has led to a wave of investments, including new build and regeneration projects and people purchasing properties for their investment potential. Continue reading
New council housing for Wandsworth
Wandsworth Council is starting to do more to help ease demands for housing in the Borough. A major part of this will be the creation of new council homes. The properties will be targeted at residents currently living in overcrowded houses as well as those looking to downsize and free up larger family homes. Continue reading
A new masterplan for Blackhorse Lane in Waltham Forest
Blackhorse Lane in Walthamstow, Waltham Forest, has a very interesting commercial history. Before the Second World War the area was full of workshops where small businesses made a huge array of different products, from dolls houses to picture frames and even carbonated drinks. This gave the area a wonderful creative atmosphere. Continue reading
Canada Water could be set for £2billion regeneration
Canada Water is a former London dock but sits just one Tube stop away from the bustling business district of Canary Wharf. Surprisingly this means it is the focus of ambitious redevelopment plans as prices and demand continue to rise. If these go ahead it could see the creation of a multitude of new high and low-rise structures in the area. Continue reading
Top performing state secondary schools in Sutton
The London Borough of Sutton is already popular with families but could become even more so in the near future following the last GCSE and A-level results. On the list of top ten secondary schools in Greater London, three are from the area. They are Wallington High School for Girls (10th), Nonsuch High School for Girls (9th), and Wilson’s School (4th). Continue reading
A potential build to rent project for Bermondsey
The Peek Frean factory sat at the centre of the Bermondsey community for over a century. Several generations of families from the area worked on the site, producing and packaging biscuits. When the site was operational sweet smells permeated the area, giving it the name “biscuit town”. Sadly the factory closed in 1989. Several plans have been revealed over the years aiming to regenerate the site. Continue reading
Richmond Upon Thames is a very wealthy area
In the last 12 months Richmond Upon Thames was the most popular area in the whole of London for spending on homes. According to data in the period £600million of housing wealth flowed into the area. This was the biggest total in any part of the capital. Continue reading
Which London Borough is most attractive to Millennials?
The UK Millennial Hotspot report looked at which areas were the most attractive for that specific demographic. London as a whole came fourth on the list, slipping places because affordable homes are a concern. This prompted a closer look at different Boroughs in the capital to see which were the most attractive. Continue reading
