Over the last decade Tower Hamlets has changed more than almost any other London Borough. New build projects have taken placed in clusters throughout the area, creating tens of thousands of homes in the process. In fact in 2016 alone an additional 33,000 plus new units are expected to be built. Continue reading →

When it comes to choosing an area to purchase investment properties in a good thing to look at is how happy the residents are. This can give you a great insight into what the location has to offer. Areas with happier residents also tend to have higher demand. Continue reading →

Woodford is one of the most popular places to live in the Borough of Redbridge in north east London. It is a prosperous suburb with lots of green spaces and fantastic commuter links to the centre of the city. The area has a great deal of character and there are plenty of good schools nearby for families. Continue reading →

Located in the eastern most part of London, Havering is mainly characterised by suburban development with large areas of protected open space. Romford, one of the biggest towns in London and principal town of Havering, is an ideal spot for those who are looking to purchase their new home here. Continue reading →

Ten years ago a certain Channel 4 show condemned Hackney as one of the worst places to live in the UK. In the present day the Borough has found its way onto the Sunday Times list of best ones. This more than impressive turnaround could be attributed to a number of factors that have helped give the area a better presence. Continue reading →

Enfield is one of the most youthful Boroughs in London thanks to the value for money on offer, the great transport connections and the close proximity to the expanding Middlesex University. The end result is a thriving property market, both in terms of sales and rentals too. Continue reading →

First-time buyers naturally tend to be nervous when it comes to choosing their first home; a house is a huge investment after all. In terms of London house prices however, Croydon’s starter homes have risen by almost 20% in terms of price over the last year. It still remains one of the most affordable areas in the capital but the properties are also proving to be good investments. This means there is high competition and people may not have the time they want to consider their purchase. Continue reading →

The City of Westminster is one of the most well established prime property markets in London, enjoying a reputation similar to that enjoyed by Kensington and Chelsea. Even with this though there is still a high demand for social and affordable housing in the area. CityWest Homes handles the management of the 22,000 properties in the area on behalf of the Council, working hard to meet the needs of tenants and provide a great service. Continue reading →

Commuting in London is very common, with numerous people choosing to live in areas and travel to work. This decision can offer some really big benefits, including allowing people to choose an area to live in that suits their interests, spatial requirements, and amenity needs such as close proximity to good schools. On top of this people can look for areas where their money can go further. Continue reading →

The London Borough of Brent is in an ideal location, situation in North West London. The area has illustrious neighbours with both Kensington and Camden bordering it. This makes it very attractive for residents who want to be within touching distance of these destinations and the fantastic attractions they have to offer. Continue reading →