Wapping was one of the very first locations in London to become the focus of intense regeneration. In the 80s developers began buying old warehouses and converting them into homes, creating riverside lofts with fantastic views. The work helped to retain the character of many of the properties whilst also putting them to new use. As a result the area became very popular and prices rose dramatically. Continue reading →

Southwark Riverside is considered to be one of the best stretches of the South Bank of the Thames. It is a beautiful walk with a wonderful backdrop of landmarks to enjoy. Nowhere else along the river can you see so many different iconic buildings so close together, from the Tate Modern to Tower Bridge and Southwark Cathedral. Continue reading →

The Borough of Richmond Upon Thames is one of the most unique in the capital. It has an incredible combination of world famous attractions, large parks, and built-up areas. These are covered in the latest Visit Richmond Guide 2017. Continue reading →

Canning Town in the London Borough of Newham is the focus of a huge £3.7 billion regeneration. This is a sign of the wave of investment and development heading eastward from the centre of the city. As part of the project two new town centres are being created in the area, one on each side of the A13. In total around 10,000 new homes will be created too. Continue reading →

Collier’s Wood is a fantastic, mostly residential area in the London Borough of Merton. It was previously woodland but was cleared in the 19th century, allowing development. The area is still very green though, particularly with Wandle Park, Wandle Meadow Nature Park, and Collier’s Wood Recreational Ground. The green spaces are highly appreciated amongst residents, particularly dog walkers. Continue reading →

Herne Hill sits on the boundary between the London Boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark. It is a popular district for renters due to the attractive location, multitude of transport links, and large number of Victorian, Edwardian and 1920s houses. Many of the homes have been split up into flats and house shares are also increasing in popularity. Continue reading →

Angel in Islington is perhaps most famous for featuring on the Monopoly board. It is a popular area for property seekers too, whether looking to purchase or rent. The biggest selling point is the central location. It is just 2 miles from Charing Cross but is quieter than the city centre due to fewer tourists. Continue reading →

Most of the headlines we see about the property market in London report on the most expensive properties and how the average price continues to rise. Surprisingly though there are several streets where the average price is much lower than the average for the capital and way behind the most lucrative areas. Continue reading →

Hayes is a town in Hillingdon with a lot of history and could become one of the biggest property hotspots in 2017. The area is situated in an affordable area of North West London but currently has a relative lack of transport links to other parts of the capital. This will be resolved in 2018 when Crossrail arrives. Once the town is connected to the new Elizabeth Line there will be 10 trains to Central and Eastern London every hour. Continue reading →

Harrow is a very interesting London Borough most famously known for the public boys’ school of the same name. There are many other noteworthy properties, features, and stories in the area though. Here are just a few of them. Continue reading →