The great thing about the London property market is the unique investment opportunities that often crop up in the capital. One such property is Eglon House, a stunning Primrose Hill property conversion. Eglon House has been planned for a decade and has been designed to pay architectural tribute to one of the most celebrated buildings in Paris. Continue reading →

There were some interesting property sales in London in 2015, including luxury homes selling for multiple millions of pounds and some surprising sellers that outperformed even the highest estimates. With the arrival of 2016, many people are wondering what the near future will hold for the market. Now is a good time to take a look back to some of the most amazing sales of the past year. Continue reading →

While all parts of London enjoy some level of popularity with renters and buyers, it has to be said that Lambeth has always held a high level of appeal. The central position of the Borough has always made it a popular choice for those working in the city. It’s also home to some iconic buildings and venues, such as the Oval cricket ground, Brixton Academy and the London Eye. Many believe that if you want to be a part of London then when you need to be is a part of Lambeth. Continue reading →

There is currently a significant amount of building and construction work being carried out across London. While a significant amount of this relates to global corporates setting up a presence here, most of it is centred on addressing the well documented shortage of housing in London. With demand far outstripping the level of property available, urgent building work is underway to ease the pressure. In this regard, the London Borough of Hounslow features examples of both the high level of demand for property and the efforts to address the situation. Continue reading →

It has been announced that £6.3 million of government funding is being provided to councils around the country to revive brownfield areas across the UK. The funds will be spent on construction and technical support in 19 brand new designated Housing Zones. The aim of these zones is to give councils a place where they can work in partnership with private developers, delivering new homes on previously unused land. A further eight UK zones are planned for future development. Continue reading →

London is home to the largest number of renters in the country. Renting has become a firmly established way of life for many and has transformed the housing market throughout the capital. It is predicted that an additional 1.1 million people will begin renting properties over the course of the next five years. Almost 30% of London’s residents are renters, and research shows that almost half of all 25 to 30 year olds fully expect renting to become the usual way of life in the future. The phenomenal shift to private renting seems a long way away from the nation’s previous emotional attachment to property ownership, but the reality is that the UK rental market is here to stay. Continue reading →

There are many boroughs throughout London that have been tipped for increased popularity in 2016 due to various development projects, substantial investments and the introduction or improvement of convenient transport links. Bromley is a large suburban town and one of the major metropolitan districts identified in the London Plan. The town has always been popular among renters due to its two railway stations, cultural offerings and Intu Shopping Centre. The area is becoming increasingly appealing to first time buyers, as well as buy to let landlords looking to maximise on the influx of renters. Continue reading →

As we begin a new year, figures have shown that homes across the UK experienced huge rates of financial growth throughout 2015. There are approximately 28.6 million homes throughout the entire country, which grew in value by almost £1.4 billion every day last year. As expected, London showed some of the highest growth in property values and demand, cementing its reputation as a sought after area for buyers, investors and tenants. Continue reading →

The property market in London is immensely competitive and attracts a hugely diverse range of buyers, each with their own specific criteria. One thing that most people targeting the area will need to consider is the transport links. These are very important because of the sheer size of the city and the need to be able to move around freely. The presence of transport links such as Underground stations and bus routes can transform areas into property hotspots. Continue reading →

The last four decades has seen a significant shift in the nature of the properties people live in. This is highly visible when we look at the numbers of people living in properties designated as council housing. Whereas during the late 1970s around 42% of the population lived in council housing, the latest figures show that figure has now fallen below 8%. When we factor in how dramatically our population has increased over that period, it makes the falling number seem all the more astonishing. Continue reading →