Alperton in the London Borough of Brent has quite interesting geography. The area is to the south of Wembley and benefits from great transport links as a result. Unusually though the area is bisected by Ealing Road and the Grand Union Canal. The former showcases the development that has gone on to help the suburban area grow. The latter is an important piece of the history of the area. Continue reading →

Barnet has the honour of being the most populated Borough in the whole of London. Although it is home to some 370,000 people, and regeneration is creating approximately 27,000 new homes within the next 15 years, the area is still green and has a great community feel. Continue reading →

Southwark Council is leading the way when it comes to the volume and quality of new council housing the local authority is committed to building. The plan is to create 11,000 new homes in the area for social rent by 2043. Continue reading →

When you look at the London Borough of Merton the first thing you will probably see is that it is home to Wimbledon. This is one of the largest and most prestigious towns in the area. Homes here are in very high demand, both in terms of purchase and rental. This makes it a really good spot for investment. Continue reading →

Living close to a river is an attractive proposition for a number of London residents. The proximity puts them close to nature, provides interesting sights, and also offers the potential of lovely walks when they want to relax and escape the hustle and bustle. In fact London Rivers Week was held from Monday 26th June to Sunday 2nd of July. It offered 30 free guided walks and tours. Continue reading →

Kensington and Chelsea regularly finds itself at the top of the list of London Boroughs with the highest average house prices. The area also appears prominently when you look at the value per square metre, exceeding £9,000. Not every metric shows the area as the wealthiest though. A new methodology created by eMoov only placed the Borough sixth. The number one according to this calculation is Croydon. Continue reading →

In the previous article we wrote about how demand for homes with gardens is typically higher in the summer. Sadly in big cities not all properties have these spaces. This leaves living close to open spaces such as parks the best option for many. Continue reading →

It is common knowledge that homes with gardens and outdoor space in London can command premium prices. That does not mean that every home with them is too expensive to afford though. In fact eMoov recently looked at which Boroughs with homes valued at less than £500,000 were the greenest. Continue reading →

At the start of July the Evening Standard released research they had compiled in partnership with Santander. It showed how much properties have earned in terms of increased values and compared them to wages. Not surprisingly four in five Londoners earn less than the average property in the city does in a year. Continue reading →

The importance of well designed green spaces in urban areas cannot be overstated. They help to improve the health and wellbeing of residents, reducing stress and anxiety in the process. Not surprisingly more and more people are taking these on board, creating homes across the capital that have useful green spaces. Continue reading →