Solutions for empty properties in Sutton

The London Borough of Sutton is well located and offers a number of attractions for residents. Amongst these are the fantastic prices, particularly in comparison to other areas in the capital. There is a lot of value to be found and the fact that the area is in Outer London also means there is plenty of space to enjoy. Continue reading

Regeneration of Old Kent Road

The extension of the Bakerloo Line will result in a huge number of new homes being created in the London Borough of Southwark. The line will be extended to cater for people in Lewisham, providing faster connections to the centre of the city. It will be a huge project, taking at least ten years to complete, but it will provide huge benefits for the areas along the route. Continue reading

Improving standards on the streets of Merton and in public spaces

In July the London Borough of Merton reported that they had engaged in a huge project to capture data regarding the physical assets on the streets and in public spaces around the area. The aim was to utilise the information to ensure these assets were managed properly, improving their quality as a result. It is believed that this is the largest project of its type ever conducted by a local authority in the UK. Continue reading

The largest regeneration project in Lewisham

Lewisham Gateway is one of the biggest developments in the Borough. The site was formerly a roundabout but this piece of transport infrastructure actually worked to divide the town centre and caused a barrier to regeneration. The project was designed to remove the roundabout, rework the road system and redevelop the site. Continue reading

Speculation or planning; which investment strategy do you choose?

Property investment creates a very interesting paradox when it comes to prices. Investors want to purchase properties that offer the best possible returns. Many people would feel that this will involve choosing an area where the values are rising. This can be the case but it also means they need to pay more to buy the property in the first place. This can increase their outlay and eat into the profits. Continue reading