Canons Park in Harrow is a well established commuter and retiree suburb in Harrow, North West London. The area has a very interesting history and quite a diverse housing stock. Demand for homes is good, attracting people because of the wonderful open spaces. The local Tube station is on the Jubilee Line, making it easy to commute to Central London and on to Canary Wharf. Continue reading →

There is a huge amount of activity going on alongside the Thames between Hammersmith Bridge and Craven Cottage, the home of Fulham Football Club. New developments on the waterfront are creating just under 1,000 new homes and extra amenities are being attracted to the area. The aim is to make it a new community in an area that can offer great value when compared to more established areas like Chelsea. Continue reading →

Landlords or managing agents are responsible for ensuring that properties are in a habitable condition. If they fail to do so they could face prosecution from the local council. This could come in the form of huge fines and formal cautions that they must improve standards. Continue reading →

Enfield may be one of the outer London Boroughs but it continues to increase in popularity as a destination for property seekers. Its biggest selling point is the great outdoor spaces and easy access to the countryside to the north of the M25. The local council also does a lot to encourage residents to be more conscious of the environment and their own health. Most importantly they support cycling with the Cycle Enfield scheme, aiming to provide better infrastructure. Continue reading →

A piece of derelict land in Acton West, Ealing has recently been transformed following the introduction of a number of shipping containers. These modules have been turned into temporary housing which will be used to provide shelter and facilities for 288 homeless people from the Borough. Continue reading →

One of the most interesting current trends in the housing market is the number of people who are selling off family homes and choosing to move into luxury apartments and flats in London. Whilst downsizing in terms of space, many of these individuals are looking at areas that offer fantastic leisure and cultural amenities. Continue reading →

Neasden is located in one of the most ideal areas of the London Borough of Brent. To the west is Wembley Park and all of the wonderful amenities in the area. Dollis Hill, including the large Gladstone Park, is to the east. Brent Park and a number of highly regarded schools are to the south. To the north are the beautiful Brent Reservoir and some great natural sights. Continue reading →

Barking and Dagenham has become one of the most popular property hotspots in the whole of Greater London because it offers such impressive value for money. This has led to a wave of investments, including new build and regeneration projects and people purchasing properties for their investment potential. Continue reading →

Wandsworth Council is starting to do more to help ease demands for housing in the Borough. A major part of this will be the creation of new council homes. The properties will be targeted at residents currently living in overcrowded houses as well as those looking to downsize and free up larger family homes. Continue reading →

The UK Millennial Hotspot report looked at which areas were the most attractive for that specific demographic. London as a whole came fourth on the list, slipping places because affordable homes are a concern. This prompted a closer look at different Boroughs in the capital to see which were the most attractive. Continue reading →