Chessington is notable as being located in the largest salient of Greater London into the Surrey countryside. It is a popular area in the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames, enjoying a lot of greenery and open spaces. Continue reading
Refurbishing a North Kensington landmark
Trellick Tower is one of the most iconic buildings in North Kensington, home to 217 flats. The property was designed by Erno Goldfinger, a Hungarian architect and key member of the Modernist movement. It was finished in 1972, a time when taller tower blocks had dipped in popularity. Surprisingly it became a beloved design and earned Grade II* listed status in 1998. Continue reading
Investment opens up a wonderful stock of fine Victorian homes
Archway is a suburban area in the north west of the London Borough of Islington. It has grown in popularity as a place to live over the last few years thanks to investments in improving the town centre. Transport for London (TfL) took an active hand in this project as part of £4 billion modernisation works. Continue reading
The rising number of value brands in Hounslow
Over the past five years the number of investors exploring the investment properties Hounslow has to offer has risen substantially. It is not just people in the domestic sector either; businesses have also been making investments and expanding their presence in the area. Continue reading
Interesting things about Uxbridge in Hillingdon
Uxbridge is one of the most favoured locations in the London Borough of Hillingdon. It is busy but still manages to keep a local feel thanks to the great setting and close proximity to open countryside. With good connections on the Metropolitan and Piccadilly Lines and Heathrow Airport to the south, this is one of the best connected areas in the whole of the capital too. Continue reading
New licensing could be introduced in Havering
Earlier in 2017 the London Borough of Havering held informal discussions regarding landlord licensing. They have followed this up by launching a formal consultation on two proposals for additional licenses. The aim is to get opinions from landlords, tenants, local residents, and other parties who may have an interest. These views will help to shape the plan moving forward. The consultation will be open until July 28th. Continue reading
Harrow has been the hottest postcode near Wembley
Harrow has benefitted greatly from being located in close proximity to Wembley and the regeneration work that has taken place there. As the latter has become a property hotspot it has pushed prices up in the former. In fact six postcodes in the vicinity have enjoyed increases in value as a result. In the ten years the stadium has been open homes in these postcodes have added an average 71% to their values. Continue reading
An area in Haringey with excellent staying power
Harringay has grown into a popular area for families over the last 15 years. This has occurred due to the strong community feel on offer, completely abolishing the chequered past of the area. Now homes on the “ladder”, a series of nineteen streets that look like rungs on a ladder, are highly prized. As a result the area has become favoured amongst people seeking the best opportunities for property investment Haringey has. Continue reading
Young professionals pay premiums to live amongst their peers
Buyers can expect to pay a premium if they want to live in a hotspot area. High demand pushes prices up, particularly if supply is restricted and more owners are holding on to assets so they can benefit from capital gains. Surprisingly many buyers are willing to pay the prices though, particularly for areas that offer exactly what they want. Continue reading
Developments are putting more effort into standing out
Hackney continues to see new developments that take it further and further away from its industrial heritage. In the past parts of the Borough were home to everything from small factories to breakers yard’s. These fell out of use over the years though. Fortunately the arrival of the art scene brought regeneration and ultimately pushed prices up, leading to even more redevelopment. Continue reading
