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A fantastic area for great prices and amazing connectivity

Lewisham is a borough located in south east London and offers homes that can prove to be a real catch for anyone looking for great properties without having to pay the inner city prices. There is a wide variety of housing choices on offer, meaning everyone looking to buy or rent can find a good home.

Living just a few miles from the city centre can offer a vast array of benefits. You will be pleased to know that Lewisham has amazing transport links to the city and is only a 30 minute commute. The Borough is well connected with the local train station having trains to Victoria, Charing Cross, Cannon Street, and London Bridge. As well as this there is a stop on the DLR Metro.

If you do not feel like making the trip into the capital for shopping the local high street is great and boasts a wealth of shops and a vast amount of cultural cuisines to satisfy your every need. The best attraction for many shoppers would be the Riverdale Centre. This boasts a great local market that runs every day except on Sundays.

The schools in the area have great reviews. The prestigious university of London is only a stone’s throw away if you are deciding to pursue higher education. The area also boasts a great hospital with a 24/7 accident and emergency department. Greenwich Park is not very far from the Borough and can make for a great day out for anyone, especially families.

At Finefair we offer support for people looking to find a home in Lewisham, whether you are looking at renting or buying. Our letting agents can help you to choose the right area, finding a property where you can enjoy fantastic monthly rates. They will work closely with you to determine your needs, including understanding what you are looking for from a home, your budget, and the length of the tenancy you need. You can expect a professional service with us.

The wonders of Islington

Already a beautiful country as a whole, the UK is home to some of the most culturally rich and beautiful places in the world. Formed in 1965 and located in the centre of Greater London, Islington is the first choice of many people who are looking for a new home in one of these areas.

The Borough has incredibly diverse neighbourhoods and gives residents massive potential to build up a varied friend circle. Regardless of social classes the residential areas are packed with a mixture of students, couples, families, pensioners, and young professionals, all of whom live side by side without differences. The number of cafes and restaurants available offer residents the chance to relax and get to know their neighbours well.

Anyone who is familiar with London will know about the busy city life and how congested it can get. Islington belongs to zone 2, the central part of the capital. This makes it easy to get to the City without having to live within it, and the laid back kind of traffic and lowest number of cars registered per household makes transportation excellent. The minimal amount of traffic makes the Borough an ideal place for families too.

By choosing to live in Islington you can become part of a rich history. There are several old structures including chapels and theatres that still stand today. Among the four cultural theatres that are within walking distance from each other is the King’s Head, which has satisfied audiences since Shakespeare’s time. In addition to the historical landscapes, the area has been featured extensively in English literature. The headquarters of the Order of the Phoenix from Harry Potter is located in the area and English author Douglas Adams lived there.

Our team at Finefair works extensively to provide the best information and services when helping clients find the right home. With our years of experience and dedication, we are the number one choice when it comes to finding your ideal property.

We are also proud to work with landlords and investors with properties in the area. As part of these services we can help them to get the best returns for their assets, offering direct lettings, council leasing, and an array of other options. We will explain the pros and cons of each option and provide recommendations. With these services we always keep the best interest of the client in mind.

Harrow has a low number of long time unoccupied properties

At the end of May it was revealed that homes worth a combined £12 billion remained empty across London. Around 21,000 had been empty for six months or more. Looking Borough by Borough, Harrow had one of the lowest numbers with just 97 unoccupied dwellings. To put this into perspective Newham scored highest with 1,318.

Harrow remains one of the most popular areas for families in the whole of London. The area has the feel of a standalone town, something that is very special and a huge draw for people who live in the capital.

The most attractive thing about the Borough is the fact that it is home to Harrow School, one of the most prestigious schools for boys in the UK. It was founded in 1572 and has a long list of distinguished alumni including Sir Winston Churchill and members of the royal family. It is one of the last remaining full boarding all boys schools and is situated on a beautiful 300 acre site.

The Borough is also very well connected so workers who need to commute will enjoy living here. The Metropolitan line provides the largest number of services in the area, providing easy connections to the City and other central Boroughs. Trains can reach Westminster in around twenty minutes.

Properties in Harrow are well regarded and highly sought. This is why there are so few that stand unoccupied for any length of time. Both the buying and renting markets are very healthy so there are really good opportunities.

If you are looking for an investment property that could earn you a good income you should take a look at Harrow and the fantastic attractions it offers. At Finefair we are happy to help buyers looking at the area, especially those thinking about buy to let. With us you can work with an experienced lettings agent and get valuable advice about every aspect of letting.

Guaranteeing your financial stability

London is one of the world’s most desirable cities to live and work in, with rising demand for homes across almost all demographics. Property investments are seen as a reliable way to secure long term financial returns, especially through buy to let investments. With its vibrant mixture of cultures, business opportunities, attractions and amenities, it’s no wonder that more and more people are looking to make the move and have a new start in London. Continue reading

Supporting your Westminster investment

The City of Westminster is home to some of the most iconic landmarks in the capital and the whole of the UK. These include Buckingham Palace, 10 Downing Street, the Houses of Parliament, and the Abbey. These amenities are fantastic for residents, putting them in close proximity to unique, attractive, highly valued leisure opportunities. Continue reading

The benefits of living in Lewisham

Lewisham is well located for a London Borough, with the northern tip sitting on the South Bank of the Thames across the water from the Isle of Dogs and Canary Wharf. The area is highly attractive to young people, with the largest age group being those aged between 20 and 29. First time buyers can benefit from attractive property prices and there is high rental demand too. Continue reading

Don’t skip your tenant checks

When you are a landlord letting a property to paying tenants, it is important that you are able to build a mutually beneficial working relationship with the people who are living in your property. In order to achieve this, it is vital that both parties are fulfilling their duties and abiding by the rules laid out by law and in the tenancy agreement. The first step is to market your property so that you can attract reliable, trustworthy tenants. Continue reading

A borough with so much to offer for owner occupiers and landlords

Lambeth is a vibrant London borough to the south of the Thames, in an incredible location with easy access to the City and other central areas. The location is highly attractive for both work and leisure. It is home to several vibrant urban centres as well as a number of spacious suburban areas. This diversity attracts a huge number of people, making the area the fourth most densely populated in England. Continue reading