Over the last two decades Newham has become a very popular destination for investors of all shapes and sizes. Homes are not the only thing being purchased as investments though. Commercial properties, parking spaces, land, and even airspace have all been invested in. Continue reading
Tougher house building targets for Merton
In a previous article we wrote about how the Mayor of London had revised annual house building targets in Boroughs across the capital. Some areas have seen a big increase in the number of homes that are needed to achieve this goal. Merton saw one of the biggest increases after calling for a new target that would be both challenging and achievable. Continue reading
Lewisham was once a major location for gas production
The skyline in Bell Green, Sydenham, Lewisham is dominated by two disused gas holders. The development of the area came with the arrival of two companies in 1852 and 1853. These became the Crystal Palace Gas Company in 1854. They occupied a 46 acre site and played a huge role in supplying fuel to the local area. Continue reading
Brixton has a lot of history
Across London there are a number of areas that have experienced periods of boom and bust. None of them can compare to Brixton though in terms of the huge shifts. It is interesting to look back on the history of the area, particularly with the current popularity and high demand for homes. Continue reading
A town so popular it has the County Hall for a separate area
Kingston Upon Thames has a really amazing history and a unique characteristic that no other area in the UK has. The town was the very first royal Borough and several kings were crowned here in the tenth century. Later the area became a river resort thanks to the arrival of the railway and the beautiful setting. Both attracted numerous wealthy individuals and more development. Continue reading
Double council tax could be charged on vacant homes
In a previous article we wrote about how a local authority in London planned to increase the amount of council tax charged on empty homes. The aim was to encourage the landlords to find tenants rather than keeping the properties vacant. The recent UK Budget has taken this idea a step further, outlining new plans for the whole of the UK. Continue reading
The development of Holloway Prison in Islington
The 10 acre Holloway Prison site in Islington is a prime location for redevelopment and has the potential to deliver new housing. The local authority set out their development goals when revealing the site would be made available. They would like to see new housing, particularly affordable homes, built on the site alongside new green spaces. The aim is for high quality, sustainable design and to create good connections. Continue reading
Community support for Hanworth Park House restoration
Hanworth Park House is a Grade II listed property that dates back to 1798 and has a huge wealth of history. It was originally built to replace a royal hunting lodge formerly owned by Henry VIII that was destroyed by fire in 1797. Construction on it began in 1798 and was completed in 1802. The original house was extended numerous times over the years, including the addition of the west wing and clock tower around 1860. Continue reading
Plans to develop 14 former Tesco sites
Meyer Homes is a relatively new development company, only existing for around three years, but they have ambitious plans to create thousands of new homes across London. They have taken on 14 prime sites from Spenhill, the arm of Tesco that develops land. It is hoped that around 4,000 homes in the capital and the South East could be created as a result. Continue reading
Policing tenancy fraud in Havering
Havering Council has been working hard over the last two years to crack down on tenancy fraud. They set up a specific team dedicated to the task and since 2015 these officers have visited over 8,400 properties across the Borough. The local authority recently reported that this scheme has resulted in savings of over £5million. Continue reading
