One of the main things people now look for when searching for homes in London is access to transport links. As a result areas with Tube stations tend to have the highest demand, especially amongst commuters. Some areas without these connections perform very well though. East Dulwich is a fantastic example. Continue reading
The happiest Borough in London
Every year Rightmove compiles a list of the happiest Boroughs in London, surveying local residents across the city to see what they feel about their area. This time they asked 17,000 people for their opinions on 12 key factors. These included things like how safe they felt, what amenities they had access to, and what kind of regeneration work was ongoing in the area. Continue reading
Grants to resurrect vacant homes in Redbridge
National Empty Homes Week was held from October 16th to the 22nd. The campaign was designed to give local authorities across the UK the chance to launch events that will help to tackle the problem with empty properties. Continue reading
A pioneering ratings scheme for Newham letting agents
Earlier in October Newham Council released the results of a cutting edge scheme they had launched to help improve the standards achieved by lettings agents in the Borough. Over a two year period the local authority did an audit of each agent. This took into account their history, the fees they charge, and issues such as failing to refund deposits at the end of a tenancy. The end result is a rating system that shows which letting agents are safe to use and those to be wary of. Continue reading
Merton offers great schools
More families could be drawn to Merton after the release of the newest Progress 8 scores by the Department for Education. The table charts the performance of the 172 councils in England, determining how they score in terms of preparing secondary school students for their GCSEs. Merton came out top, reflecting the quality of education on offer in the area. Continue reading
An inner suburb with improved staying power
Honor Oak in the London Borough of Lewisham is proving to be very popular with commuters who work in the City and Canary Wharf. From the inner suburban area they can reach London Bridge via the Overground in 15 to 20 minutes. Travellers to Canary Wharf can change to the Jubilee line at Canada Water and reach their destination in under 20 minutes. Continue reading
Lambeth has lots of investment potential
Property developer Downing recently received planning permission and will go ahead with creating some very interesting investment properties Lambeth residents may want to take note of. The proposal is for a £200 million development in Vauxhall. It will be situated on Miles Street, close to the local park, the train station, and across the river from Pimlico and Westminster. Continue reading
A special landscape for a wonderful town
Ham is one of the most amazing towns in not just the Borough of Kingston Upon Thames, but the whole of London. It has a unique style due to the geographic location in a curve of the river. There are lush green meadows leading to this stretch of riverside, giving the area a really great country feel. To the east is the sprawling Richmond Park too. Continue reading
Planning disagreements can last a long time
The London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is home to a number of beautiful properties and some that stand out for quite astonishing reasons. One of these is involved in a planning battle that has been ongoing for over five years. Although a recent decision at the Court of Appeal seemed to have provided a solution; new plans have escalated the situation again. Continue reading
Property management that looks after outdoor spaces
Property managers play a very important role, working as the middle ground between landlords and tenants. They can ensure all parties are happy and work to resolve any issues. A big part of this is ensuring that the building itself is presentable and properly maintained. Continue reading
