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 →

The London Borough of Brent is home to one of the largest regeneration projects in the whole UK. The work to improve Wembley is huge and could result in the creation of up to 11,500 homes and over 10,000 jobs. This would have a massive impact on the area and the local economy. Continue reading →

Belmont is one of the most suburban settings in the London Borough of Sutton. It is just a single stop to the south of the principal town in the area, ensuring that there are good amenities close by. The extra distance to the south puts residents closer to the countryside, thus the quieter nature of the village. Continue reading →

In 2015 Plaistow in Newham was renowned as being a bit of a hidden gem in terms of homes. Stratford, its more popular neighbour, got the majority of the attention due to the huge amount of regeneration done as part of the 2012 London Olympics. Higher demand for homes and rising prices helped change attitudes though, making the area more popular. Continue reading →

Eastcote has developed into a popular suburb in West London in the Borough of Hillingdon. The area has a great community feel because it was first established around an ancient village. It remained a mostly farming community until the 19th century. Like many areas in London the arrival of the railway was the catalyst for development. Continue reading →