In a previous article we wrote about the work Islington Council had been doing to ensure that developers met their planning policies in terms of creating affordable homes. One of the things they did was claim that businesses could not use finance as an excuse for not creating enough housing for people on lower earnings. Continue reading →

Earlier in July Zoopla released its latest statistics to show which hotspots in the UK have seen the biggest growth in values since the start of 2017. The area with the highest rise in prices was Belper in Derbyshire, a historic market town. With growth of 7.43% it beat the popular coastal town Hove. Continue reading →

Mapleton Crescent is proving to be one of the most popular Pocket Living developments in the whole of London. The apartment building has won numerous plaudits for the quality of the design and the housing on offer. The 27 storey modular tower was the largest residential building of its type when construction began on it in 2016. It was also the first development by Pocket in Wandsworth. Continue reading →

Private renting tenants in Tower Hamlets have been campaigning since 2014 to persuade the local council to take steps to protect them. This work will come to fruition on July 29th when a new town hall charter is unveiled. Continue reading →

Twenty years ago Hackbridge went from being a relatively unknown Edwardian suburb in Sutton to a hot spot for sustainable living. The arrival of BedZED (Beddington Zero Energy Development), a new community complete with homes, public facilities, and even a college, transformed the area. This pioneering project inspired others, ultimately turning the destination into the first eco suburb with sustainability at its heart. Continue reading →

One of the biggest current problems in the private rental market is “absentee” landlords. When a landlord or the managing agent is not proactive and involved it can lead to big problems for tenants. For example the lack of attention could allow the condition and standards to drop to the point where the property is unsanitary or unsafe to inhabit. This could lead to all kinds of penalties. Continue reading →

Newham Council was the first local authority to take a major step towards improving the standards in the private rental sector in the Borough. In 2013 they decreed that every property needed to be licensed. This strategy was designed to combat rogue and criminal landlords who left their tenants dealing with unsafe and unsatisfactory accommodation. Continue reading →

Slade Gardens in Lambeth could be set to become a community hub if plans submitted to the local Council get the green light. The aim of the development plan is to preserve the facility and site for the future whilst also simultaneously improving the facilities on offer. The site could therefore become a great asset for the area. Continue reading →

If you are thinking about property investment Kingston Upon Thames should be near the top of your list of destinations. It is an attractive location with plenty to offer. The fact it secured the title of the safest Borough in London for the second year running is fantastic and will be a big selling point too. Continue reading →

Islington Council has recently taken several steps to promote the creation of more affordable housing in the Borough and to re-affirm the importance of satisfying planning policies. There have been two landmark cases that have shown the commitment of the local authority to creating the homes that Londoners need. Continue reading →