Harrow-on-the-Hill is one of the most unique locations in the whole of London. It is a historic village in an eye-catching location with plenty of eye-catching buildings. It is most notable for Harrow School, one of the most prestigious all boys’ schools in the whole of the UK. That is not all the area has to offer though. There are great amenities, good transport links, and lots of green open spaces to enjoy. Continue reading
Homes that will enrich the Haringey landscape
Haringey Council recently granted approval for an interesting project for on Plevna Crescent in South Tottenham. The £15 million development will create 72 new homes in four pavilions. These properties will be a mix of studios and apartments with 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms. Continue reading
A new masterplan for Earls Court
Earlier in November it was revealed that Capital & Counties’ (CapCo) would start work on a new masterplan for their Earls Court development. An argument over the project had raged on for many years due to fears the project would see a loss of two housing estates with 760 homes. These have been eased somewhat with the announcement that the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham will seek to take control of these homes back. Continue reading
A new all-night Overground service for London
Last year night Tube services were launched on the Jubilee, Piccadilly and Victoria lines. The aim was to create a better night-time economy in the city, making it easier for people to travel home after visiting hotspots or working late shifts. The idea has proven to be a good one and has had an impact on the property market. The routes chosen have missed a number of important cultural hubs. That is until now. Continue reading
Celebrating heritage in Greenwich
Greenwich has the honour of being home to one of the most unique UNESCO World Heritage sites in the UK. It earned the recognition in 1997 due to the role the area played in advancing the scientific and artistic fields in the 17th and 18th centuries. Continue reading
Delays for Meridian Water?
The £6 billion Meridian Water project in the London Borough of Enfield, one of the largest urban developments in the UK, encountered issues in October. Barratt was selected as the preferred bidder 18 months ago but concerns arose about their proposals. The local council asked them to confirm their commitment to key elements of the project but the developer chose to withdraw instead. Continue reading
New housing targets for London
Towards the end of October the Mayor of London revealed some ambitious targets for house building in the capital between now and 2021. These will be explored in more detail in a new assessment of housing need set to be released in November and the latest London Plan. The objectives could have a huge impact on investors in the capital. Continue reading
Croydon could become home to a new modular tower
In August a planning application for a 546 home build to rent tower were submitted to Croydon Council. The plan is to create the 44 storey tower on George Street in the centre of the town close to numerous amenities. The project would be carried out by Tide Construction with forward funding courtesy of US investor Greystar. The total value of the property when finished could be upwards of £150 million. Continue reading
The City of Westminster’s new planning policy
Last month Westminster Council blocked plans to create one of the most valuable apartments in the world in The Knightsbridge. The plan was to combine two separate penthouses into a single 15,000 square foot, ten bedroom home complete with a cinema. The proposal was ultimately turned down because the local authority claimed it would be a loss of housing stock. Continue reading
Office leasing news for the City of London
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
