The luxury rental market in London continues to thrive even with prices at the top experiencing a slip. People are still looking to rent luxurious properties in high profile areas, including Camden and Westminster. The demand means that the homes need to stand out though; an attractive, stylish property will be more likely to catch the eye of prospective tenants. Continue reading
Be prepared for changes in buy to let lending criteria
At Finefair we work hard to support clients who want to invest in properties across London. Our services cover every Borough in the capital, from prime inner areas to outer hotspots. If they are considering property investment Bromley based buyers can rely on us to help. We understand the popularity of the area and strive to offer the very best services, including advice about getting the best returns. Continue reading
Alperton is a geographically significant area in Brent
Alperton in the London Borough of Brent has quite interesting geography. The area is to the south of Wembley and benefits from great transport links as a result. Unusually though the area is bisected by Ealing Road and the Grand Union Canal. The former showcases the development that has gone on to help the suburban area grow. The latter is an important piece of the history of the area. Continue reading
Bexly remains London’s hottest spot for property
Earlier in July Zoopla released its latest statistics to show which hotspots in the UK have seen the biggest growth in values since the start of 2017. The area with the highest rise in prices was Belper in Derbyshire, a historic market town. With growth of 7.43% it beat the popular coastal town Hove. Continue reading
Barnet has an excellent property mix
Barnet has the honour of being the most populated Borough in the whole of London. Although it is home to some 370,000 people, and regeneration is creating approximately 27,000 new homes within the next 15 years, the area is still green and has a great community feel. Continue reading
New homes are being created across Barking and Dagenham
Barking and Dagenham is taking an innovative approach to housing that could see as many as 50,000 new homes created in the Borough in the next 20 years. The focus is on building affordable homes that attract all kinds of people, including employees from creative industries and the arts. The local council stress the focus is not gentrification, rather it is on building properties accessible to Londoners. Continue reading
The smaller the home the more important the design
Mapleton Crescent is proving to be one of the most popular Pocket Living developments in the whole of London. The apartment building has won numerous plaudits for the quality of the design and the housing on offer. The 27 storey modular tower was the largest residential building of its type when construction began on it in 2016. It was also the first development by Pocket in Wandsworth. Continue reading
Boom followed bust in Waltham Forest
The global financial crisis in 2009 caused a huge downturn in property values around the world. Even high profile markets like London and New York were hit, causing a fall in property prices as demand fell. According to figures from Lloyds Bank, at the worst the average house price in London hit £362,641. The recovery has been fantastic though. Today, less than a decade later, the average has risen by almost 60% to £578,381. Continue reading
New protection for Tower Hamlets’ tenants
Private renting tenants in Tower Hamlets have been campaigning since 2014 to persuade the local council to take steps to protect them. This work will come to fruition on July 29th when a new town hall charter is unveiled. Continue reading
The UK’s first eco friendly sustainable suburb
Twenty years ago Hackbridge went from being a relatively unknown Edwardian suburb in Sutton to a hot spot for sustainable living. The arrival of BedZED (Beddington Zero Energy Development), a new community complete with homes, public facilities, and even a college, transformed the area. This pioneering project inspired others, ultimately turning the destination into the first eco suburb with sustainability at its heart. Continue reading
