An innovative project gives Hounslow a new park

Although our focus is on the residential sector at Finefair, sometimes there are projects in other sectors that cannot be ignored. This is particularly true when they are to take place in an area which we regularly work in. The fact we have built a strong reputation as the leading provider of block management Hounslow has to offer meant we were paying attention when the subterranean warehousing scheme was given the green light by local councillors. Continue reading

A new high profile development for Ickenham

Ickenham in the London Borough of Hillingdon could be set to become a more popular destination for property investors. Taylor Wimpey recently revealed the first show apartment for their Highfield Court development in the area. The design is sure to make this already highly sought after project even more popular. Continue reading

How much does your house earn?

At the start of July the Evening Standard released research they had compiled in partnership with Santander. It showed how much properties have earned in terms of increased values and compared them to wages. Not surprisingly four in five Londoners earn less than the average property in the city does in a year. Continue reading

Many Londoners overestimate local house prices

Barratt London released an interesting new report in June that takes a closer look at how first time buyers in the capital perceive property prices. They surveyed 2,000 Londoners looking to buy their first home within the next five years and asked them to guess the prices of properties in 12 different Boroughs armed with only a small amount of information. Surprisingly 62% overestimated prices. Continue reading

Redeveloping a prime Hackney site

Hackney has grown into one of the most popular areas in London thanks to the art scene. Homes in the area are in high demand, whether they are available to buy or rent. Unfortunately the supply is not reaching this level and prices have been pushed up. As a result investors are increasingly drawn to the area, particularly when there are good prospects on offer. Continue reading

Green living is on the rise in London

The importance of well designed green spaces in urban areas cannot be overstated. They help to improve the health and wellbeing of residents, reducing stress and anxiety in the process. Not surprisingly more and more people are taking these on board, creating homes across the capital that have useful green spaces. Continue reading

Ealing offers homes with good outdoor space

West London is full of desirable areas for renters. Although central Boroughs like Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea come with big price tags, further out there is much more value for money to find. One of the most popular areas is Ealing, particularly with a new Crossrail station coming in the near future. This will provide significantly faster journeys than the 29 minutes it currently takes to reach Holburn Street in the city centre. Continue reading