Cycling continues to be a very popular option for commuters in London. It offers a number of benefits including being great exercise, sustainable and good for the environment, lower commuting costs, and the chance to escape from busy public transport. The Government is supporting cyclists by looking in to creating even more routes such as cycle superhighways. Continue reading
A London suburb with very fast commute times
Northwood is one of the most northern suburbs in the London Borough of Hillingdon but has a lot of things that entice people to live in the area. Most notably it is attractive to families for the larger homes and close proximity to good schools such as Harlyn Primary, Haydon, and the independent St. Helen’s. Continue reading
HMO licensing has been introduced in Havering
Havering Council recently finalised its move to introduce a licensing scheme for HMOs across 12 wards in the Borough. A licence will last for 5 years and costs £900 unless landlords sign up before February 2018 and take advantage of the early discount. Continue reading
Big changes coming to Harrow
The ‘Heart of Harrow’ regeneration project will see a huge £1.75 billion invested in the Borough in total. This will facilitate developments all across the area, leading to around 5,000 new homes, a modern town centre, new schools, more commercial space, and new open spaces such as pocket parks. Continue reading
Highest rise in UK housing supply in two years in September
Data from the latest HouseSimple property supply index shows that housing supplies in the UK saw the biggest monthly rise for two years in September 2017. On a nationwide basis listings increased by 20.2%. In London they were up by an impressive 44.4%. There were double digit rises in every Borough but the high figure is driven by huge growth in some key areas. Kensington and Chelsea had the highest figures at 108.5%. Hammersmith and Fulham was second at 72.5%. Continue reading
The attractions in north London neighbourhood South Tottenham
South Tottenham is an area worth looking at if you are considering the investment properties Haringey has to offer. It is a location that provides some excellent value for money in comparison to its neighbours. There is also good potential for redevelopment in the area in the future, especially if the long running planning battle for a Wards Corner Edwardian property and an indoor market is resolved. Continue reading
Dalston became a gentrification hotspot
Dalston has been the focus of gentrification since the financial crisis, becoming an enclave for city workers looking to get more for their money. The area is in north London, close to more expensive Islington and Stoke Newington. Between 2009 and 2014 the average price of a home in the area rose by 59%, not far behind the figure for Central London. In the three years since prices have gained 12.3% at a time when many prime areas have lost some ground. Continue reading
A big change for HMOs in Greenwich
Greenwich Council recently took some big steps that could have a massive impact on investors and landlords in the area. In the near future they will require that planning permission be applied for before private rental properties are let to multiple people. As a result anybody thinking of operating a HMO must have the correct permission. Continue reading
A leafy suburban village in Enfield
Cockfosters in the London Borough of Enfield is an attractive location for young professionals and families. It is a leafy suburb with tree lined streets and some impressive open green spaces. The wooded landscape makes the area feel like a country village even though it is only half an hour from the busy centre of London. Continue reading
Ealing is the perfect area for commuters
Ealing is a very well connected area in Zone 3, benefitting from four Tube stations (served by the Piccadilly and District lines) and two rail stations. The latter of these provide services on the GWR and Heathrow Connect. On top of this the town will receive a new stop on Crossrail in 2019. Continue reading
