Ealing is a very well connected area in Zone 3, benefitting from four Tube stations (served by the Piccadilly and District lines) and two rail stations. The latter of these provide services on the GWR and Heathrow Connect. On top of this the town will receive a new stop on Crossrail in 2019. Continue reading →

Pimlico in the City of Westminster is established as one of the best spots in Zone 1 for riverside homes, high scoring schools, and easy access to a huge array of attractions. It draws a wide variety of property seekers, from professionals looking for the most valuable stucco homes to families who want to live on well-regarded council estates. Continue reading →

Hampstead is not only one of the most affluent areas in the London Borough of Camden; it is also near the top of the list for the capital as a whole. This translates to rather high prices for homes but has created a great community feel and attracted some very notable attractions. Continue reading →

Orpington may be based close to the M25 and the Green Belt in Bromley, South East London but it offers a faster commute to the City and London Bridge than many other areas. Commuters can reach either of these destinations in around half an hour or stay on trains a little longer to travel to Charing Cross or Victoria. Continue reading →

Kilburn has a long, interesting history and is very popular with families due to the opportunities to up or downsize. Getting started on the property ladder in the area is possible with recent listings showing far more flats and apartments available than larger homes. Those looking for the latter properties can find two and three storey Victorian houses or even larger Edwardian ones in the Mapesbury conservation area. Continue reading →

When you think about the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham it is likely your focus will be on the principal towns. There are other great areas to look at here though, most notably Chadwell Heath. With the perfect combination of suburban peace and quiet, commutability, and affordability, it is a destination worth considering whether you are buying for yourself or as in investment. Continue reading →

A national survey by Direct Line for Business reported that North East London is home to the next top locations landlords will want to have a close look at investing in. Around 30% of responders had positive feelings about the area, particularly locations like Leytonstone in Waltham Forest and Woodford in Redbridge. Continue reading →

Cheam saw most of its growth in the 1930s, becoming a much larger suburb. Before this it was very rural. Since then it has remained popular because of the fantastic location and the amenities on offer. Buyers looking for an area in South London that is close to Sutton, great transport links, and outstanding greenery will love the area. Continue reading →

The London Borough of Merton was the first to push for commercial developments to think about renewable energy and delivering higher standards. In 2003 they established a planning policy that required every commercial building over 1,000 square metres generate at least 10% of energy on-site with sustainable technology such as solar panels. This requirement became very popular and spread to other local authorities. It ultimately became known as the Merton Rule. Continue reading →

Blackheath is a quite a rare area, offering a real village feel with excellent transport links that connect people to Central London in around 20 minutes. The housing stock is varied, suiting every kind of buyer. Homes can range from one bedroom flats all the way to large Victorian and Edwardian mansions. The only shortage is new builds, with only one major development currently taking place in the area. Continue reading →