Across London there are a number of areas that have experienced periods of boom and bust. None of them can compare to Brixton though in terms of the huge shifts. It is interesting to look back on the history of the area, particularly with the current popularity and high demand for homes. Continue reading →

Kingston Upon Thames has a really amazing history and a unique characteristic that no other area in the UK has. The town was the very first royal Borough and several kings were crowned here in the tenth century. Later the area became a river resort thanks to the arrival of the railway and the beautiful setting. Both attracted numerous wealthy individuals and more development. Continue reading →

Hanworth Park House is a Grade II listed property that dates back to 1798 and has a huge wealth of history. It was originally built to replace a royal hunting lodge formerly owned by Henry VIII that was destroyed by fire in 1797. Construction on it began in 1798 and was completed in 1802. The original house was extended numerous times over the years, including the addition of the west wing and clock tower around 1860. Continue reading →

Harrow-on-the-Hill is one of the most unique locations in the whole of London. It is a historic village in an eye-catching location with plenty of eye-catching buildings. It is most notable for Harrow School, one of the most prestigious all boys’ schools in the whole of the UK. That is not all the area has to offer though. There are great amenities, good transport links, and lots of green open spaces to enjoy. Continue reading →

Greenwich has the honour of being home to one of the most unique UNESCO World Heritage sites in the UK. It earned the recognition in 1997 due to the role the area played in advancing the scientific and artistic fields in the 17th and 18th centuries. Continue reading →

Willesden Green in the London Borough of Brent has a very interesting history. Evidence supports the face that the site was popular for pilgrimage, indicating that the practice dated back beyond the 15th century. A church has stood on the site of St. Mary’s since 938, back when the area was a tiny village surrounded by woodland. Continue reading →

Barnet is one of the most highly populated Boroughs in the whole of London and has ambitious plans to create thousands of new homes and jobs within the next fifteen years. The area continues to be very popular with all kinds of residents because of the fantastic diversity in terms of homes. The tree lined streets and good transport links also add a great deal of value. Continue reading →

One of the main things people now look for when searching for homes in London is access to transport links. As a result areas with Tube stations tend to have the highest demand, especially amongst commuters. Some areas without these connections perform very well though. East Dulwich is a fantastic example. Continue reading →

Every year Rightmove compiles a list of the happiest Boroughs in London, surveying local residents across the city to see what they feel about their area. This time they asked 17,000 people for their opinions on 12 key factors. These included things like how safe they felt, what amenities they had access to, and what kind of regeneration work was ongoing in the area. Continue reading →

Honor Oak in the London Borough of Lewisham is proving to be very popular with commuters who work in the City and Canary Wharf. From the inner suburban area they can reach London Bridge via the Overground in 15 to 20 minutes. Travellers to Canary Wharf can change to the Jubilee line at Canada Water and reach their destination in under 20 minutes. Continue reading →