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Hammersmith has had an interesting route to becoming a prime area

Traditionally Hammersmith was a working class area. It transformed into one of the most desirable up-market locations over the last fifty years, securing a place alongside Westminster at the top of the prime market. Several things influenced this, including the presence of BBC Television Centre. This made it something of a media village, attracting actors and executives. Continue reading

Greenwich has culture and great staying power

Greenwich is famous for being the historic maritime quarter of London. There are several remnants of this history for residents and visitors to take in. The Royal Observatory stands out among these. It was the location where the Meridian Line was developed, revolutionising how sailors navigate. On top of this are the National Maritime Museum, the Cutty Sark, and the Royal Hospital, formerly a home for retired seamen. Continue reading

From former sleepy suburb to a property investment hotspot – exploring Ealing

For many years Ealing was one of the least popular Borough’s in West London, lagging behind neighbours such as Hammersmith, Chiswick and Richmond. This has changed recently though. The area is now the focus of a myriad of investments, creating new homes, regenerating leisure and retail properties, and improving the transport infrastructure. This in turn has led to even more investment. Continue reading

The myriad of things that attract families to Bromley

Bromley is an interesting area and has long had a reputation for being the perfect location for families with parents who work in the centre of the city. The Borough is around 12 miles away from Central London but the setting is far more rural than many people expect. There are wonderful parks and open spaces; the Borough is even home to an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Continue reading