Transport developments for Lewisham

Across London there are a number of projects to improve the transport infrastructure further. One project recently decided on is an extension of the Bakerloo Line to Lewisham. The route has been decided with Transport for London (TfL) opting to go via Old Kent Road rather than through Camberwell and Peckham. Continue reading

A new future for Lambeth Council

Permission for a major regeneration of Brixton town centre was granted in 2015. A big part of this is the £50 million Your Nu Town Hall project. This will see the activities of Lambeth Council centralised in a new property, freeing up 11 other properties that they currently use. The move is expected to save the Council approximately £4.5 million each year thanks to the more efficient use of buildings and new facilities. Continue reading

Larger homes and leafy streets in Kingston Upon Thames

Kingston Upon Thames is a very highly regarded London Borough, offering a fantastic combination of leafy streets and larger properties. Surprisingly though the area is more famous for shopping than housing. There is an incredible combination of large department stores and independent traders in the area, offering hundreds of shops to choose from. Each year approximately 20 million people visit the Borough but it has one of the smallest populations. Continue reading

Demand For Property Exists In All Areas Of London

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is one which, if we’re all completely honest about it, is associated with the more wealthy members of society. To have an address there is usually a hallmark of a very successful business person or sports professional. It is not, in this regard, a part of London that one would usually associate with a need for social housing or council intervention in respect of securing homes for people. Continue reading

Islington A Popular Area For Raising Families

When the subject of conversation turns to the large demand for residential property in London thoughts are normally drawn to those who work in the city and are looking for living space. Whilst this particular group are undeniably one of the major contributing forces to the growing demand for housing, it should not be assumed that they are alone in this regard. In many cases one of the factors pushing up the level is people looking for the most ideal place to live with and bring up their families. Islington is one area where this is the case. Continue reading

Redeveloping St. George’s Hospital in Hornchurch

The St. George’s Hospital site in Hornchurch, Havering has been earmarked for redevelopment since its closure in 2012. The 29 acres of land is currently vacant, with the old buildings left to deteriorate. There have been a number of planning applications to develop the site, including a failed attempt in 2015. The stumbling block was that the land is designated as Green Belt. Continue reading

A north west suburb with high demand for homes

Harrow is a beautiful suburb in north west London and offers a multitude of attractions for families and first time buyers alike. The area got its name from the prestigious boys’ school and enjoyed a big increase in the number of homes in the area in the 19th century when it expanded. There are a number of large Victorian and Georgian houses from this period in the area. The larger ones are very attractive and highly sought. Continue reading

Find a beautiful home in a lovely Victorian suburb

Hornsey is a Victorian suburb in the London Borough of Haringey. The area is well located in the north of the capital, offering great connections to the centre of the city. The location has an interesting reputation because of its more glamorous neighbours Crouch End, Muswell Hill and Green Wood. The residents that call it home have a much better view. Continue reading