Leyton in the London Borough of Waltham Forest has really benefitted from the regeneration work that took place at the Olympic Park. The area has become very smart over the last decade thanks to the development that has taken place. As a result the popularity has risen and more people want to live in the area. Continue reading →

There are many advantages to living in Morden in the London Borough of Merton. It is well situated in the South of London, benefitting from a multitude of greenery and fantastic transport links. One of the biggest selling points of the area is the views. From Morden Hall Park you can see plenty of landmarks from the centre of the city including the Shard and the London Eye. Continue reading →

Lewisham is regarded as a modern Borough due to the huge amount of regeneration work going on and the newer buildings that have been built in the area. Surprisingly there are a number of notable older properties and landmarks as well though. Continue reading →

The rising demand for housing and impact it had on popular areas in Lambeth has helped to put West Norwood on the map. The area was previously overlooked in favour of Dulwich, Herne Hill, Brixton, and Clapham. With higher prices in these locations and low supplies more people are looking at neighbouring areas that offer more value for money. West Norwood fits the bill perfectly. Continue reading →

Chessington is notable as being located in the largest salient of Greater London into the Surrey countryside. It is a popular area in the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames, enjoying a lot of greenery and open spaces. Continue reading →

Archway is a suburban area in the north west of the London Borough of Islington. It has grown in popularity as a place to live over the last few years thanks to investments in improving the town centre. Transport for London (TfL) took an active hand in this project as part of £4 billion modernisation works. Continue reading →

Uxbridge is one of the most favoured locations in the London Borough of Hillingdon. It is busy but still manages to keep a local feel thanks to the great setting and close proximity to open countryside. With good connections on the Metropolitan and Piccadilly Lines and Heathrow Airport to the south, this is one of the best connected areas in the whole of the capital too. Continue reading →

Harringay has grown into a popular area for families over the last 15 years. This has occurred due to the strong community feel on offer, completely abolishing the chequered past of the area. Now homes on the “ladder”, a series of nineteen streets that look like rungs on a ladder, are highly prized. As a result the area has become favoured amongst people seeking the best opportunities for property investment Haringey has. Continue reading →

Buyers can expect to pay a premium if they want to live in a hotspot area. High demand pushes prices up, particularly if supply is restricted and more owners are holding on to assets so they can benefit from capital gains. Surprisingly many buyers are willing to pay the prices though, particularly for areas that offer exactly what they want. Continue reading →

Hackney continues to see new developments that take it further and further away from its industrial heritage. In the past parts of the Borough were home to everything from small factories to breakers yard’s. These fell out of use over the years though. Fortunately the arrival of the art scene brought regeneration and ultimately pushed prices up, leading to even more redevelopment. Continue reading →