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 →

Lambeth has grown to become one of most vibrant creative and cultural quarters in London. At Finefair we understand the impact this has had on the popularity of the area among buyers and renters. We can offer flexible services for investors in the area, including the very best estate management Lambeth has to offer. With our help, standards will exceed expectations. Continue reading →

London has a rising population and we have talked many times about the housing crisis this is causing. Work is going on to creating new homes but this has had a knock on affect on schooling. There are concerns that competition for places will become even greater and put students at risk of missing out. Fortunately the Department for Education (DfE) is also working to find sites to create new schools. Continue reading →

One of the big things that make the most desirable locations in London so popular is the exclusivity. Addresses in some parts of Kensington and Chelsea in particular command such high values because the number of properties are so limited. This lack of supply coupled with high demand pushes the prices up. Continue reading →

Clerkenwell has a very interesting history. Once a hotbed for activism, it became a champion of design and creativity. Traditionally the area was home to a number of talented craftsmen, including watch and clock makers, printers, and book binders. It is now host to an annual design week that celebrates creative people from the UK and around the world. Continue reading →