Towards the end of December redevelopment of the Equipment Works site in Walthamstow, Waltham Forest took a big step forward. Developer Telford Homes PLC acquired the 3.16 acre site for £33.9 million and plan to go ahead with the planned development. There is already planning permission in place to convert the existing warehouses into 257 homes at market price, 80 affordable homes, and new commercial space. Continue reading →

Value Office Agency statistics reveal a very interesting thing about the growth in office space in Tower Hamlets, East London. Data from 2000 to 2016 show that it had the second highest total in the capital, only beaten by The City. This is even more interesting when you consider areas in the West End that have very popular addresses and locations that have become tech hotspots such as Soho and Clerkenwell. Continue reading →

The best way to look at the property market in London is not as a single entity; instead it should be viewed as a series of micro-markets. Each of these should be considered on their own merits by buyers and renters. Remember that in each Borough for example there will likely be individual areas that are more costly or more affordable. Continue reading →

In September 2017 big steps towards improving safety for cyclists in Lewisham were made. These came in the form of the installation of a 1.7km section of new designated routes for cyclists as part of the cycle superhighway stretching from London Bridge to Greenwich. This route goes via six of the worst junctions in the area for cyclist injuries. Continue reading →

In December the Mayor of London announced the creation of the Brixton Low Emission Zone. The aim is to improve the air quality in the area, providing huge benefits for residents and regular visitors. Continue reading →

The property market in the UK saw big growth in 2017, earning £280 billion over the course of the year. This took the total value to £8.29 trillion. Continue reading →

At the start of December Hounslow Council revealed their plans to reduce the number of anti-social behaviour (ASB) problems linked to alcohol in the Borough. In a twelve month period to 31st March 2017 a total of 8,473 reports of incidents were reported to the police. This represented a 9% rise over the previous period. Continue reading →

Earlier in December Havering Council looked at a draft copy of the new Air Quality Action Plan for 2018-2023. The document sets out how the area will look to improve standards and aim to ensure the air in the Borough is cleaner. It could require a £125,000 5-year plan. Continue reading →

Hornsey Town Hall is renowned for being the very first major building in the UK to be built in the modernist architectural style. The RIBA award winning design is unique, marking a big step away from the symmetry that was favoured by traditional English designs. The layout makes the most of the unusual shape of the site. Continue reading →

Westminster City Council revealed plans at the end of November to create a new band of council tax. They will poll owners of homes worth over £10million to see how they react to the idea to double their annual fees. This could see the taxation rise from £1,376 to £2,752, generating as much as an additional £2.75million in taxes each year. Continue reading →