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The regeneration of Brent

Brent is possibly the most diverse borough in London, and is currently undergoing extensive regeneration to improve the lives of the people that live and work in the area. The growth area around Wembley has fantastic potential with the Mayor of London believing it could accommodate 11,500 new homes and bring over 10,000 new employment opportunities. Continue reading

Tenancies are getting longer

The continued growth of the UK rental sector spells good news for both tenants and landlords. The rental market is clustering in cities around the country with the demand as high as ever in and around London. A recent analysis of fresh data, including the most recent English Housing survey, shows that activity in the market is set to continue. Continue reading

Build to Rent scheme will produce homes for the nation’s renters

As the UK sits on the edge of a rental revolution, a new report has stated that the secret to success in the rental market comes down to well designed and structured properties. As £30 billion has been earmarked by the government to build rental homes, developers are being urged to avoid traditional layout when it comes to the design and construction of properties. Continue reading

An interesting planning battle in Kensington

Property development is very popular in London as people look to maximise the value of their properties. Most of these projects will successfully add value to an investment, but others encounter difficulties, often due to improper preparation or overlooking important details. One developer found this out recently. Continue reading

Rising house prices have given birth to “Generation Rent”

With the average house price expected to rise to £360,000 by 2020, it is predicted that most people under the age of 40 will be renting in 2025. It is also likely that there will be many more older people than ever before who own their home outright, which will account for almost 35% of households. According to analysis by multinational accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers, the overall UK owner occupation rate is expected to drop from a peak of almost 70% prior to the financial crisis to almost 60% of households in the next ten years. Continue reading

Now could be a great time to sell up

Many investors purchase properties with the idea of selling them on for a profit in the future. Now, there could be good news at hand for those who own property in West London and are looking to sell quickly. New data has emerged from the Land Registry showing that house prices in Hillingdon are amongst the fastest rising in the country, rising 15.2% in the past year alone. This could mean that now is the perfect time to sell if you own a property investment in this London borough. Continue reading

Harrow boasts five prestigious Green Flag parks

Harrow is famous for being one of the greenest London boroughs, and its reputation was sealed even further last week when five parks in the borough were given the sought-after Green Flag award. This award recognises the UK’s best parks and green spaces, and notifies parks which offer high quality facilities and are well maintained. Continue reading

The importance of gaining planning permission

Development land is in such high demand in London that countless renovation and regeneration projects are underway to transform old buildings into new homes and retail space. One of the most astonishing stories at the moment regards the Alchemist pub in Battersea. The property was originally constructed in the Victorian times and had served the local community in south London for over 100 years. It became derelict in 2013 and was chosen as a potential development opportunity. Continue reading