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
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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
Croydon is no longer unfashionable and is enjoying huge change
Croydon was once a relevant market but suffered a great deal due to a lack of investment. This has come in waves recently though, transforming the Borough into one of the best hotspots in the whole of London. The area is attractive to both domestic and commercial clients, offering benefits such as great transport links and affordable prices. Continue reading
The £4 billion investment in a small part of the City of Westminster
For many years Victoria has been regarded as a small residential area. It offered some of the best prices in the City of Westminster as a result, particularly because of a lack of amenities such as retail. Fortunately this has been changing over the last five years or so. 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
Important questions to ask a lettings agent
At Finefair we are committed to providing the very best services for landlords, ensuring we tailor our approach to suit their specific requirements. This focus has helped us to become the number one lettings agent in Brent. Continue reading
Thousands of new homes inspire property investment in Barnet
Hendon is currently one of the most attractive suburban areas in north London. Situated in the Borough of Barnet, the area is favoured because it has fantastic transport links. It has some of the best road connections of any other location in the capital thanks to the proximity to the M1, A1, A5, A41, and North Circular. Continue reading
Barking and Dagenham is immensely popular with families
In January consumer group Which ranked Barking and Dagenham as the “baby boom” hotspot of London. The area had the highest birth rate at 19.1 per 1,000 residents each year. This put it ahead of second placed Newham (18.7). Continue reading
Wandsworth is a very popular residential district
Wandsworth has been transformed in the last twenty years, becoming established as one of the most popular residential districts in not only south west London but the whole of the capital. The industrial buildings along the Thames have been regenerated or demolished and replaced, creating new luxury flats and thriving communities. Continue reading




