The M25 is a vital transport link graced by millions of vehicles every single year. The orbital motorway encompasses almost all of Greater London; the only part of the capital not inside it is the settlement of North Ockendon. It is the second longest road of its type in Europe, beaten only by the Berliner Ring in Berlin, Germany. Continue reading
Barking and Dagenham is attractive for investment properties
Rightmove’s figures for property price growth in the last 12 months show that London has endured a difficult period. Some areas have seen prices decline whereas others have enjoyed modest rises. Two areas are bucking the trend and showing double digit growth though. Havering came first with 12.3% with Barking and Dagenham close behind with 11.2%. Continue reading
The arrival of big businesses can boost property prices in an area
There are many factors that can influence property prices in an area and demand for homes. One of these is the arrival of big businesses. In many cases they create new jobs and encourage people to look for homes in the surrounding area. Even those that don’t create roles can have an impact because their existing employees may choose to move so they can live close to where they work. Continue reading
Lettings should be managed to the highest standard
The Borough of Waltham Forest is in a fantastic location in the north east of London. It is within great commutable distance from Canary Wharf and the City. With house prices in the area currently still considered affordable whilst rising at an impressive rate, the area has taken its place as one of the most attractive hotspots. Continue reading
Tower Hamlets could be home to the next trendy hotspot
Many investors spend a lot of time exploring the market to help them determine which areas offer the best potential. They look at current hotspots, up and coming areas that could become the next wave of them, and big developments and regeneration work that could indicate which locations may see growth. It is also wise to look at trendy areas, particularly after the lessons learned after the huge rewards investors in Shoreditch earned when it became a popular area. Continue reading
Sutton is highly regarded because of its quality schools
The Borough of Sutton in the south west of London has a fantastic reputation due to the fact that it is home to a number of high performing schools. In fact in 2015 it came in the top four in the GCSE league tables in the UK. The only area in the capital that outperformed it was Kensington and Chelsea. It made the top four in terms of primary school performance too. Continue reading
Plans for new Thames crossing linking Southwark to Canary Wharf
Connections between the North and South banks of the River Thames have been a hot topic for many years. It has long been known there is need for new ones to help improve connectivity and reduce congestion on existing routes. Several different sites have been earmarked to become home for new crossings but the progress has been slow. Continue reading
Attractive areas in the UK to do business
The Legatum Institute recently released their latest UK Prosperity Index. This year is the first time the report is sub national, looking at 389 local authorities instead of the UK as a whole. A number of different indicators have been examined to see what conditions are like in each of these areas. Continue reading
New changes seek to improve living in Redbridge
London is home to many Boroughs and all of them possess their own unique charm. Found in the North-East of the capital, Redbridge is one such and is known far and wide, not only throughout the city, but the country as well as the ‘leafy suburb’. The area is the perfect place for anyone who would like a bit of green in their new neighbourhood. Continue reading
Reviewing the latest ONS figures for property price growth
Recent figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show that the most affordable Boroughs in London continue to show the best price growth. They recently released data from the last year to August and the figures make really impressive reading, particularly for property owners in areas like Newham, Havering, Waltham Forest, and Barking and Dagenham. Continue reading
