The London Borough of Merton is most famous as the home of Wimbledon. People who want to live in the area have plenty of choice, including the Village itself with its custom built mansions, the estates and apartment blocks of South Wimbledon, or flats and house shares in the Central area. There is so much choice in terms of accommodation, whether you are looking to buy or rent. Continue reading →

Although it’s not our place to comment on them, we are aware of the various factors which are causing some to doubt the success of the London property market continuing. It would be fair to acknowledge that most – if not all – of these factors in some way relate to how the UK as a whole will continue to relate to and interact with other countries around the world. With this in mind, we believe there is great value to see how respected names from other countries view the market. It is fantastic to see that many hold the same positive view that we do. Continue reading →

Of the many aspects to be considered when looking at investment properties it’s important to keep in mind that you must look forwards rather than backwards when considering an area. Whilst the history of a location has an impact on present day prices, it’s the direction mapped out ahead for the region which will ultimately determine how successful capitalization of an investment will be. This, we appreciate, might seem to be a somewhat obvious comment to make in a broad or general sense, but it’s one which can be lost sight of when investigating specific areas. We work in a way that ensures this focus is never lost. Continue reading →

Rightmove’s figures for property price growth in the last 12 months show that London has endured a difficult period. Some areas have seen prices decline whereas others have enjoyed modest rises. Two areas are bucking the trend and showing double digit growth though. Havering came first with 12.3% with Barking and Dagenham close behind with 11.2%. Continue reading →

There are many factors that can influence property prices in an area and demand for homes. One of these is the arrival of big businesses. In many cases they create new jobs and encourage people to look for homes in the surrounding area. Even those that don’t create roles can have an impact because their existing employees may choose to move so they can live close to where they work. Continue reading →

Harrow is an attractive Borough because of its location on the commuter belt into Hertfordshire. The transport links are impressive with a number of stations being served by the Jubilee Line (in fact it terminates at Stanmore in the area). The Underground connects residents with many important areas including Bond Street, Westminster and London Bridge. Continue reading →

Greenford is one of the largest suburban areas in the London Borough of Ealing. Plans to regenerate a 20.3 acre site in the area took a step forward at the end of September with developers submitting a new planning application. This followed a consultation with local residents. This brought changes to the original plan to account for their concerns. Continue reading →

If you were to ask people what the optimal set of circumstances were for a successful investment we’d suggest that the most common answer would be at a time when costs are low but returns are high. Being able to do this depends on knowing and understanding the market you are seeking to make an investment in. When it comes to property in London, over the years we’ve proved to be peerless in regards of our level of understanding. Continue reading →

New research from Lloyds Bank finds that some of the best investment properties in the UK are in areas close to top rated state schools. Homes in these locations are very highly sought by families and they are great long term investments if the school continues to perform. With limited supplies and high demand every new school year the price rises are very stable. Continue reading →

The property market in London may experience rapid fluctuations and frequent change but it remains a great area for investors looking at capital gains and attractive rental yields. The difference is that it takes more effort now to find the right areas to invest in. This is because there is so much demand in the market. Continue reading →