At the start of May a record breaking piece of property investment in the City of London was announced. Chinese company CC Land Holdings Ltd is to purchase 122 Leadenhall Street, referred to by many as the Cheesegrater, for £1.135 billion. Continue reading →

In April Bexley Council released a manifesto for growth that sets out ambitious plans for the Borough for the future. The aim is to grow alongside London, creating new homes and jobs in the area. To achieve this will take the largest regeneration project in the area since the 1930s. Continue reading →

In previous articles we have written about plans to transform disused garages on housing estates throughout London to create new homes. Many councils have taken to the projects and made fantastic steps in redeveloping the sites. At the end of April the first 2 of 11 to be built on sites in Waltham Forest were finished. This is the first step in a major house building programme for the Borough. Continue reading →

Investment properties in Richmond Upon Thames remain popular because there are so many things to attract buyers and renters to the area. The setting is fantastic, with so much space and greenery to enjoy as well as good transport links to Central London. In addition the area is home to a number of good schools. Continue reading →

Islington has remained a popular destination as other parts of London have suffered from periods of growth and decline in the past. The reason is it effectively combines a great location, fantastic transport links, and value compared to more central areas. These factors help it to remain attractive to people looking for investment properties in Islington and owner-occupiers alike. The quality of the local schools is a big selling point too. Continue reading →

Harrow may be in Zone 5 but it offers fast train links to Central London. The distance from the centre of the capital means there is an abundance of space available. This is particularly easy to spot with the low density interwar homes across the Borough interspaced with green open spaces. Not surprisingly the location appeals to families. Continue reading →

Camden has a fantastic history of creating high quality social housing. In the 60s and 70s the council built low rise council estates such as the beautiful Brunswick Centre. The properties were praised for their architecture and many of them are listed today or located in conservation areas to preserve them. Continue reading →

New transport links are planned for several locations across London to help inspire development and regeneration. One of the plans is to create a Thameslink Station at Brent Cross. It would be an important part of a larger redevelopment scheme that will create 7,000 homes, new parks, community facilities, and thousands of jobs. Continue reading →

Havering Council is planning one of the most ambitious projects to tackle the demand for houses in the Borough. The Housing Regeneration Programme will see an estimated 3,500 new homes created within the next ten years. Approximately £1 billion will be invested to accomplish this, making it one of the biggest local authority led projects not just in London, but across the UK. Continue reading →

New build properties tend to come at a premium because they offer several benefits including being ready to move into straight away with minimal work. Generally the only thing that needs doing to a new home is decorating to personalise it. Older homes may need everything from a new kitchen to landscaping work. Continue reading →