Towards the end of March a significant new development for Wood Green, Haringey, got planning permission. The project will transform the Chocolate Factory and Parma House properties. This will result in 230 new homes as well as 26,000 square feet of office space. The development will be a positive for an area where demand for homes is high. Continue reading →

Hammersmith and Fulham Council recently green lit a new project for White City. The development will create a brand new education hub as well as housing and other community facilities. Most importantly, the work is set to provide the first Youth Zone in west London. This is one of the most interesting examples of property investment Hammersmith and Fulham has seen in recent years. Continue reading →

In March Hackney Council gained new powers to punish rogue landlords in the Borough as part of the Better Renting campaign. They have put a new licensing scheme in place that covers major wards Stoke Newington, Brownswood, and Cazenove. As a result, private rental properties in these areas will need a license. This also includes HMOs where two households or more share facilities. Continue reading →

In April 2017 a new initiative to tackle social crimes began in the London Borough of Bromley. As we approach the end of the first year, it is great to look at the progress. The headline figure is that since the start of the program reports of arson have seen a 46% reduction. In addition, reports of anti-social behaviour are down by 29%. Continue reading →

Brent Council is working hard to help tackle rogue landlords in the area. They already have selective licensing in place for several wards including Harlesden and Wembley Central. Last month plans were approved to extend this scheme across even more areas. As a result landlords in additional wards like Kensal Green and Queen’s Park will require licenses from June 2018. Continue reading →

The high value of homes in London is one of the main causes of housing issues. In addition to this fees for tenancy deposits are also incredibly high. This can put a lot of pressure on people looking to rent a home. Continue reading →

The luxury residential property market in the UK continues to struggle. In 2014 545 homes worth £5million or more were sold for a total of £4.7billion. In 2016 these numbers had fallen to 433 and £3.7billion. Last year they fell again to just 369 and £3billion. Continue reading →

A new development could see the creation of 95 new affordable homes in Roehampton, Wandsworth. The project would see Pocklington Court demolished and replaced with the new housing. The building was formerly a residence offering specialist care and support for blind and partially blind people. It has been empty since the last tenants vacated the property in 2017. Continue reading →

At the end of February the first two winners of the title of London Borough of Culture were announced. The successful Boroughs were Waltham Forest and Brent. As a result, each local area earns £1.35million to go towards cultural programmes. They will also get support from national bodies for arts. Continue reading →

One of the main things restricting new house building in London is lack of land. There are very few large plots available that could deliver homes in the numbers that are necessary. Developing smaller sites is therefore the only viable option in many cases. Sadly these projects can be very challenging. Consequently, this can deter large developers from taking them on. Continue reading →