Richmond is full of wonderful places to live but the villages of Ham and Petersham have something extra special. Both are located in a curve of the Thames with Richmond to the north, Richmond Park to the east, Kingston to the South, and Twickenham across the river to the west. Continue reading
Making Ilford the heart of East London
At the end of March a £15 million regeneration project got underway that will hopefully reposition Ilford as the heart of East London. The money is being invested in improving the town centre, beginning with the area outside of Exchange Centre and Chadwick Road. After phase one is complete work will begin on other parts of the area, including Ilford High Road, Clements Lane, and Cranbrook Road. Continue reading
The Olympic legacy is still being felt London
The latest figures from the Land Registry showcased just how much the Boroughs of Newham and Waltham Forest have benefitted from the Olympic effect. Although it is now five years since the event was held in London house prices in areas that saw regeneration in the lead up to it have continued to rise. Continue reading
Mitcham in Merton is a unique area
Mitcham looks like a leafy suburb but is less than nine miles from Waterloo in Central London. In fact trains can reach the city centre in just 25 minutes. The area is located in Zone 4 so it is well outside the hustle and bustle. Continue reading
An area popular with families with great staying power
Honor Oak Park is one of the most popular parts of the London Borough of Lewisham for families. The hilly suburban setting provides good schools, large homes, and easy commutes to both London Bridge and Canary Wharf. This draw buyers and renters alike. Continue reading
The first new homes on former council office sites in Lambeth are finished
In a previous blog we discussed the Your New Town Hall project in Lambeth and how it would free up land for new homes. The first of these were completed in March at the Wynne Road site to the north of Brixton town centre. The land was freed up during the restructuring of council offices and is now home to 25 brand new one bedroom flats. Continue reading
Kingston Council is planning a 2,000 home project
The growth in prices in outer Boroughs in London and availability of more space is driving demand. As a result many local councils in these areas are looking to create new homes to satisfy demands. Kingston Council became one of the latest towards the end of March when they revealed their plans for Cambridge Road Estate. They will regenerate the site to create 2,000 homes. Continue reading
Kensington and Chelsea has retained the title of most expensive area in England
The latest figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) reveal that Kensington and Chelsea remains the most expensive area to live in England. It has held this title since 1997, the first year the data was collected. Continue reading
Islington has grown into an attractive destination
Islington has proven to be a popular destination for people moving from Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea. The area offers more space and better value for money whilst still delivering great transport links and a central location. As a result Prime areas in the Borough have been pushed forward, enjoying good increases in value. Continue reading
Two popular areas in Hounslow
Osterley and Isleworth in the London Borough of Hounslow have a very interesting history. Both areas were popular amongst aristocrats and rich industrialists when the court was held at Kew. These people purchased lots of land in the areas and built large mansions. Only two of these remain; Osterley House and Syon House. Continue reading
