At the end of April it was revealed that Clarion Housing Group, the largest of its type in the UK, would invest a huge £1 billion into the regeneration of the London Borough of Merton. The funds will pay for the development of the Eastfields, Ravensbury, and High Path estates, creating new homes and improving the areas. Continue reading
Hotspots close to regeneration
Investors targeting London are always looking for the best new hotspots because they offer the best potential for capital gains and high demand from prospective tenants. The areas in the capital with the best potential at the moment are those currently undergoing wide-scale regeneration and receiving new transport links. Continue reading
Delivering affordable home fast
Lambeth will become the newest home to Pocket housing this year, joining areas like Camden, Ealing, and Lewisham. The new one-bedroom flats will fit into spaces on the China Walk estate, including in a former garage and parking space. In total across the Borough there will be 126 of these new homes, all sold at less than market value. Continue reading
Kingston attracts many different groups
Kingston Upon Thames is a wonderful Borough. The town of the same name is one of the most popular destinations, offering a combination of fantastic history, retail, and leisure options, and great schools. This makes it attractive to a huge array of different buyers and renters. Continue reading
Flats are outstripping the price of other homes in many parts of England
Over the last year the price of a flat or maisonette has risen more than any other type of home according to data from Land Registry. While the value of a detached home rose by an average of 5.6% in that time the price of a flat is up by 7.2%. Semi-detached and terraced homes both grew by less than 5.6%. Continue reading
New homes with beautiful public garden squares
Islington has remained a popular destination as other parts of London have suffered from periods of growth and decline in the past. The reason is it effectively combines a great location, fantastic transport links, and value compared to more central areas. These factors help it to remain attractive to people looking for investment properties in Islington and owner-occupiers alike. The quality of the local schools is a big selling point too. Continue reading
The best areas in Hounslow
Hounslow is a diverse Borough situated between Heathrow airport in the west and the River Thames in the east. The location makes it popular with people who need to travel regularly for business as well as those who like being able to commute to popular areas to the west of Central London. There are plenty of green areas too. Continue reading
A big drop in long-term vacant homes in Hillingdon
Property Partner recently released new research into the number of unoccupied properties in England. Using data from the Department for Communities coupled with Local Governments they examined occupancy, seeing which areas had seen big changes. Continue reading
Havering remains a property hotspot
Havering became established as one of the most popular hotspots in London in 2016. The north-eastern Borough will receive new transport links thanks to the Elizabeth Line and also offers some of the most affordable property prices in the capital. This combination has made it attractive to a wide array of buyers, including first timers and people looking to upgrade from a flat to a family home. Continue reading
Huge property investment in Harrow will create up to 5,000 homes
Harrow may be in Zone 5 but it offers fast train links to Central London. The distance from the centre of the capital means there is an abundance of space available. This is particularly easy to spot with the low density interwar homes across the Borough interspaced with green open spaces. Not surprisingly the location appeals to families. Continue reading
