Sutton recently made it on to the list of the 20 cheapest post codes in the whole of London. The new league table was based on data from Countrywide, examined by Bairstow Eves. They looked at the most affordable 25% of post codes, examining price growth in the last year, two years, and five years to see which locations had seen the biggest rise in values but still remained affordable. Continue reading →

Investors targeting London are always looking for the best new hotspots because they offer the best potential for capital gains and high demand from prospective tenants. The areas in the capital with the best potential at the moment are those currently undergoing wide-scale regeneration and receiving new transport links. Continue reading →

Kingston Upon Thames is a wonderful Borough. The town of the same name is one of the most popular destinations, offering a combination of fantastic history, retail, and leisure options, and great schools. This makes it attractive to a huge array of different buyers and renters. Continue reading →

Hounslow is a diverse Borough situated between Heathrow airport in the west and the River Thames in the east. The location makes it popular with people who need to travel regularly for business as well as those who like being able to commute to popular areas to the west of Central London. There are plenty of green areas too. Continue reading →

Property Partner recently released new research into the number of unoccupied properties in England. Using data from the Department for Communities coupled with Local Governments they examined occupancy, seeing which areas had seen big changes. Continue reading →

Havering became established as one of the most popular hotspots in London in 2016. The north-eastern Borough will receive new transport links thanks to the Elizabeth Line and also offers some of the most affordable property prices in the capital. This combination has made it attractive to a wide array of buyers, including first timers and people looking to upgrade from a flat to a family home. Continue reading →

Shepherd’s Bush is taking big steps towards catching up with its more glamorous neighbours Holland Park, Notting Hill, Chiswick, and Hammersmith. The area is very popular with people who are upgrading from flats to houses, giving them the suburban location they want whilst still being just five miles from Central London. There are rows of Victorian terrace homes that prove to be very popular for families, singles, and investors too. Continue reading →

Transport for London (TfL) publishes figures that showcase the volume of foot traffic at Underground stations all across the capital. The data reveals which are the most popular and see the highest number of traffic. It also conversely reveals the least used stations. Continue reading →

The revelation of a plan by Meadow Residential to create 234 flats in the 11 storey Barnet House in Whetstone, North London has split opinion. The project would convert the office block into new homes when Barnet Council moves from the building in 2018. To achieve such a high number of new homes though the floor sizes will start from just 16 square metres. The largest flats would be 47 square metres. Continue reading →

London has always been attractive to people in creative industries, whether it is fashion, product design, or art. In fact it is this creativity that has driven development in a number of locations over the years. In the 1960 Notting Hill was a hot spot for artists, creating a thriving community. This attracted other buyers and investors to the area. Continue reading →