The City of London has a unique property market because it is home to such a high concentration of valuable commercial buildings. There are a number of residential properties in the area but they don’t make the headlines as often as the purchase of an office building. As a result people have a different view towards investment properties in the area. Continue reading
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Could rising demand for rental properties result in reduced sales?
Every December there is a seasonal slowdown in properties being put up for sale in the UK. This occurs because people are focusing on Christmas and many of them decide to hold off on trying to sell until the New Year. Continue reading
New homes create new investment and property management demand
Last year Brent House, the former offices for the Town Hall, was sold for £76 million. The 1960s building on Wembley High Road was a prime site for redevelopment due to its fantastic location. The sale paved the way for the work to move forward and regeneration to occur. Continue reading
Landlords need to understand their obligations and the rights of tenants
Landlords have a lot of obligations to satisfy when it comes to their tenants. They must ensure that the property is safe to inhabit, kept in an acceptable condition, and satisfy the terms of the tenancy agreement. They must also comply with the rules set out in the Protection from Eviction Act 1977. This gives tenants additional protection and breaching the rules can result in big problems for the property owner. Continue reading
New flats form an important part of the Orchard Wharf development
From a historical perspective the Tower Hamlets region has always been one of the most heavily populated London Boroughs. With this in mind we believe it is very fitting that one of the biggest and most ambitious new housing projects in the capital city has been given the official go-ahead in this area. Continue reading
Sutton was the top area in London in terms of property demand
In December eMoov.co.uk released the final Property Demand Hotspots Index to showcase the performance in the final quarter of the year and 2016 as a whole. The data looked at which areas of the country had experienced the highest increases and decreases in demand for properties. Continue reading
The most valuable streets in Richmond Upon Thames
Towards the end of December Lloyds Bank released the 2016 data for the most expensive streets in England and Wales. Not surprisingly the top ten is still dominated by established prime areas in Westminster and Kensington. The top twenty is a little bit more diverse and sees the entry of streets from areas such as Richmond Upon Thames and Leatherhead in Surrey. Continue reading
Council led construction project brings new housing to Newham
We’d like to extend our congratulations to Newham Council in respect of the recently completed Libra Road development. As a preferred supplier to the municipal authorities we have supported and watched with interest how this construction project has taken a very proactive approach to meeting the high demand levels for residential property. The success achieved will, we believe, prove to be hugely beneficial to the area and is highly likely to inspire similar initiatives across London. Continue reading
Merton Council asks for feedback on redevelopment plans
As one of London’s most respected property specialists, we are known for our commitment to our client’s needs. Working with both investors and landlords, we seek to find the perfect level of service for each client. Possessing an unrivalled knowledge on London’s property market and all the best hotspots, our business is the one you can rely on to point you in the right direction. Continue reading
Google is planning even more property investment in London
Kings Cross in London sits on the border between the Boroughs of Islington and Camden. The area is close to the heart of the city, offering an unbeatable location with incredible transport links. The destination has attracted a great deal of property investment, including from some of the largest names in the business world. Continue reading