Recent data from estate agents Savills reveals a really interesting fact about London house prices. According to their figures the average price of a home has increased by £105 per day for the last five years (December 2011 to December 2016). This growth has occurred despite all kinds of shocks including currency fluctuations, political moves, and the introduction of new taxes and regulations. Continue reading
Angel is an attractive area of Islington popular for renting and buying
Angel in Islington is perhaps most famous for featuring on the Monopoly board. It is a popular area for property seekers too, whether looking to purchase or rent. The biggest selling point is the central location. It is just 2 miles from Charing Cross but is quieter than the city centre due to fewer tourists. Continue reading
The price of London’s cheapest streets may surprise you
Most of the headlines we see about the property market in London report on the most expensive properties and how the average price continues to rise. Surprisingly though there are several streets where the average price is much lower than the average for the capital and way behind the most lucrative areas. Continue reading
Hayes could be one of the hottest areas for property investement in Hillingdon in 2017
Hayes is a town in Hillingdon with a lot of history and could become one of the biggest property hotspots in 2017. The area is situated in an affordable area of North West London but currently has a relative lack of transport links to other parts of the capital. This will be resolved in 2018 when Crossrail arrives. Once the town is connected to the new Elizabeth Line there will be 10 trains to Central and Eastern London every hour. Continue reading
The Borough of Havering could introduce new licensing for landlords
The London Borough of Havering recently joined other local authorities in the capital looking to introduce a new licensing scheme regarding landlords. The aim is to drive up standards and to protect tenants from being taken advantage of. This includes those vulnerable groups known as “transient households” such as pensioners, young families, and people who live alone. Continue reading
There are plenty of interesting things in Harrow
Harrow is a very interesting London Borough most famously known for the public boys’ school of the same name. There are many other noteworthy properties, features, and stories in the area though. Here are just a few of them. Continue reading
Wood Green in Haringey is the focus of a £3.5 billion regeneration
Wood Green in the London Borough of Haringey could be set to receive a huge make-over. The area is the subject of a £3.5 billion proposal that would regenerate the town centre, create 7,700 homes, and deliver over a million square feet of employment space. As part of the work 25 sites would be redeveloped. Continue reading
Hammersmith has had an interesting route to becoming a prime area
Traditionally Hammersmith was a working class area. It transformed into one of the most desirable up-market locations over the last fifty years, securing a place alongside Westminster at the top of the prime market. Several things influenced this, including the presence of BBC Television Centre. This made it something of a media village, attracting actors and executives. Continue reading
Hackney has been London’s golden area in the last twenty years
Hackney has been the golden area in London over the last two decades according to the latest data from Lloyds Bank. In 1996 the average house price in the area was £75,000. Twenty years later and this price was just over £605,000. This translates to an eye-watering 702% increase. Continue reading
Greenwich has culture and great staying power
Greenwich is famous for being the historic maritime quarter of London. There are several remnants of this history for residents and visitors to take in. The Royal Observatory stands out among these. It was the location where the Meridian Line was developed, revolutionising how sailors navigate. On top of this are the National Maritime Museum, the Cutty Sark, and the Royal Hospital, formerly a home for retired seamen. Continue reading
