Ruislip may only be 14 miles away from the heart of Central London but it couldn’t be more different. The area is home to quiet residential streets and is very green. Not surprisingly it is popular with commuters and families. Continue reading →

Harrow is one of the outer Boroughs that have enjoyed a big jump in popularity and prices in recent years. It is a location with lots to offer and plenty of potential for additional growth in values. This makes it good for investors and buyers looking for a home for themselves. Continue reading →

There are a number of different things for buyers and investors to think when they look at the London property market. The two most important are likely to be location and space. In terms of the area they will want somewhere with the right amenities, particularly transport links. The size will also need to suit their needs or the potential tenants they want to attract. Continue reading →

Hackney is now renowned as the most creative Borough in the whole of London, home to an arts scene like no other. The area couldn’t be any more diverse, both in terms of the people and the landscape. There are streets, canals, parks, and even a number of industrial areas celebrating the manufacturing past in the area. Continue reading →

Enfield is home to a number of attractive suburban towns surrounded by countryside. Southgate is a particularly popular one because it offers the advantage of being on the Piccadilly Line. This means that commuters in the area can reach King’s Cross in less than half an hour. Continue reading →

Acton has the potential to become one of the most popular areas in the London Borough of Ealing over the next few years. The area is already attracting people by offering more value for money than Queen’s Park and Notting Hill. New developments already underway and planned for the near future will provide even more opportunities. Continue reading →

Croydon has enjoyed a huge transformation in recent years. The area has become a regeneration hotspot, resulting in improvements in the property, commercial, and cultural sectors. This has helped transform opinions towards the area. Commuters love the new housing, lower prices than in Central London, and the transport links. Other residents appreciate the community feel and how this continues to improve. Continue reading →

Farringdon is one of the most highly regarded residential areas in the City of London. The area is renowned for its long history and for being in an ideal central location that makes the whole of the capital accessible. There are plenty of attractions in the area to enjoy too, many of them stemming from the close proximity to one of the UK’s most important business districts. This means you can find restaurants, cafes, pubs, and shops. Continue reading →

Across London there are eight deep level shelters dating back to the early 1940s. These were constructed to shelter the population during the Second World War. Each of them could accommodate up to 8,000 people but they only saw limited use due to the timing of their construction. After the end of the war the buildings were never demolished. Continue reading →

The start of 2018 is expected to be a strong period for the property market in the UK. After-all, there was good demand in Q3 of 2017, including from investors seeking buy to let properties. In addition mortgage lenders have the highest level of confidence they have had for a few years. Continue reading →