London Rental Property News for Kensington & Chelsea
Is first-time buyer market losing out?
The middle to high end of the property market is currently doing better than the first-time buyer market, it has been revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 12th March, 2010
Should Brits forget homeownership until their 30s?
Owning their own home could be becoming an increasing pipedream for many people in the UK, with one sector commentator warning Britons may not be able to climb on to the first rung of the property ladder until they are in their 30s.
Read Article ... Published on 10th March, 2010
How tenants can avoid frozen pipes
Spring appears to finally be settling in, which may be welcome news to Londoners fed up with what has proven to be the coldest winter in the UK in some 30 years.
Read Article ... Published on 9th March, 2010
Green proposals for rented homes 'welcomed'
People looking to rent their home may be concerned that they have little choice when it comes to environmental issues, but this could all be about to change following a recent government announcement.
Read Article ... Published on 4th March, 2010
Brits 'adopt Euro lifestyles'
When it comes to how and where they choose to live, Britons are becoming increasingly European in their thinking, it has been revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 4th March, 2010
'Restrict mortgages' on inefficient homes
People looking to buy a property which is not energy efficient enough to help the UK reach its carbon emissions reduction commitment should not be able to obtain a mortgage unless they carry out green improvements, it has been suggested.
Read Article ... Published on 26th February, 2010
House prices 'falling'
This month has seen UK house prices fall in value by around one per cent, as people put plans to move on the backburner as a result of the freezing temperatures and snowy conditions, it has been revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 26th February, 2010
Renting Britons 'cannot afford to buy'
As house prices continue to rise and securing a mortgage remains an expensive process, more Britons living in rented accommodation are finding they cannot afford to buy their own home.
Read Article ... Published on 23rd February, 2010
High inflation 'could be damaging to savers'
Historically low interest rates coupled with rising inflation is depleting the cash of Britain's savers, resulting in many people being left with less money than when they began, it has been claimed.
Read Article ... Published on 22nd February, 2010
Property buyers 'show resistance for rising prices'
The price of the average home on the property market increased by 3.2 per cent this month, according to new figures.
Read Article ... Published on 17th February, 2010
Would Brits be broke if food rose with house prices?
With house prices showing signs of increasing again, consumers may wish to be thankful the cost of their essential household shopping bills has not risen at the same pace.
Read Article ... Published on 16th February, 2010
Could tenants benefit from boiler scrappage growth?
The boiler scrappage scheme currently in force in the UK should be extended to allow more households to take part, one sector commentator has claimed.
Read Article ... Published on 16th February, 2010
'More new properties' likely to enter rental sector
More properties are likely to become available for private rent, while more landlords could also enter the market as the housing industry improves, one sector commentator has claimed.
Read Article ... Published on 11th February, 2010
Tenants to give feedback on landlords
Feedback on the UK's worst and best landlords may help tenants to make a decision when looking for flats to rent in Kensington or another part of London.
Read Article ... Published on 8th February, 2010
'Huge demand' for debt advice
There has been "huge" demand for debt advice in the UK, one sector commentator has claimed, which may be as a result of the recent recession and credit crunch prompting people to reign in their spending.
Read Article ... Published on 8th February, 2010
Brits to face 'biggest-ever energy bills'
This winter the UK experienced its coldest weather in some 30 years and the energy bills covering this period are likely to reflect that in price.
Read Article ... Published on 2nd February, 2010
Housing recovery 'set to slow'
As the UK emerges from recession, the rate of recovery experienced in the housing market since its crash a few years ago is set to slow over the coming months, it has been suggested.
Read Article ... Published on 2nd February, 2010
First-time buyers 'still face financial hurdles'
While low mortgage rates are likely to be welcomed by first-time buyers, one sector commentator has warned them to prepare to face other financial hurdles on their journey to becoming homeowners.
Read Article ... Published on 28th January, 2010
House prices rises 'not sustainable'
Over the last ten years, UK property prices have risen significantly, but this trend is unsustainable, according to one sector commentator.
Read Article ... Published on 28th January, 2010
Renting 'not housing's ugly sister'
Britons may be adopting a more European style mindset as the number of people choosing to rent a property, rather than take on a mortgage in order to fund buying a home, increases.
Read Article ... Published on 25th January, 2010
Many Brits 'still find mortgages unaffordable'
As the recession rumbles on, many Britons are finding that mortgages are unaffordable to them, it has been suggested.
Read Article ... Published on 22nd January, 2010
Could switching insurers mean better deal?
While Britons who rent their home may find any buildings insurance is covered by their landlord, they could still wish to secure contents protection, to ensure their own belongings are covered in the event of them being damaged or stolen.
Read Article ... Published on 21st January, 2010
Low interest rates 'will make no difference to first-timers'
The current low mortgage interest rates being seen in the UK will not make much of a difference to first-time buyers, one sector commentator has asserted.
Read Article ... Published on 18th January, 2010
Debt burden for first-time buyers 'lower'
The debt burden on first-time buyers decreased during November, new research has found.
Read Article ... Published on 15th January, 2010
Property prices 'rising slowly'
UK property prices are continuing to rise, albeit at a slower pace than seen in recent months, new research has found.
Read Article ... Published on 12th January, 2010
Tenants 'should keep homes secure'
People who leave their homes unoccupied for extended periods of time may unknowingly be invalidating their insurance, it has been claimed.
Read Article ... Published on 12th January, 2010
'Times still tough' for first-time buyers
This year could still be difficult for first-time buyers when it comes to taking their first steps on to the property ladder, it has been reported.
Read Article ... Published on 7th January, 2010
House prices 'continue to climb'
For the sixth consecutive month, UK property prices have shown signs of growth, new research has revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 7th January, 2010
London 'sees strongest house price growth'
Property prices in London demonstrated the strongest levels of growth in the whole on the UK during the final financial quarter of last year, new research has found.
Read Article ... Published on 4th January, 2010
'Most expensive homes' found in Kensington and Chelsea
The most expensive street in England and Wales is Wycombe Square in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, which could see an increase in enquiries about flats to rent in the area.
Read Article ... Published on 31st December, 2009
Rental market 'likely to be stable'
Following a difficult year for the housing market, the buy-to-let sector is set to enjoy increasing stability in the new year, one sector commentator has claimed.
Read Article ... Published on 23rd December, 2009
Household budgets 'important'
It is important that Britons create and stick to a household budget in order to take better control of their finances, it has been advised.
Read Article ... Published on 23rd December, 2009
Property prices 'continuing to rise'
Despite a modest increase in the number of properties coming up for sale, little effect has been had on the market as prices continue to rise, a new report has found.
Read Article ... Published on 17th December, 2009
Brits told to wrap up at winter
Britons have been advised to take steps to ensure they stay warm over the coming weeks, as the Met Office warns temperatures are set to plummet and snow could be on the way.
Read Article ... Published on 17th December, 2009
Should Brits give up on owning home?
The UK could soon become more similar to Europe, with people choosing to look for property to rent in London, rather than buying a flat or house.
Read Article ... Published on 11th December, 2009
'Long way to go' to housing recovery
While the increase in loans being handed out for house purchases is encouraging news, one sector commentator has asserted that there is still some distance to go before the market makes a complete recovery.
Read Article ... Published on 11th December, 2009
Mortgage borrowers 'should take advantage of low interest'
Britons who own their home have been advised to use this time of low interest rates in order to pay off more of their mortgage loan.
Read Article ... Published on 7th December, 2009
Is now a good time for tenants to save?
Low interest rates have increased people's ability to save in some circumstances, one sector commentator has claimed.
Read Article ... Published on 7th December, 2009
Should landlords be urged to invest in energy efficiency?
While tenants may feel that they do not have the freedom to carry out major home improvements to the property they rent, they could still ask their landlord if they believe valuable renovations could be carried out.
Read Article ... Published on 1st December, 2009
Tenants 'looking for British Christmas dinner'
People are still keen to buy British food despite the recession, even if it is perceived as more expensive, it has been claimed.
Read Article ... Published on 1st December, 2009
Does London property present a good opportunity?
The reduced asking prices of prime central London properties mean that buyers have the opportunity of "a generation", one sector commentator has claimed, although with unemployment continuing to rise and the stamp duty holiday set to end, people may feel it is still safer to rent.
Read Article ... Published on 26th November, 2009
Divorce case wife renting London property
As one of the most expensive UK divorce battles continues, one woman has been forced to downgrade from the property she previously rented in London.
Read Article ... Published on 26th November, 2009
Are tenants now safer from CO poisoning?
New gas safety responsibilities being placed on landlords may have helped to contribute to the decline in the number of fatalities occurring in the UK as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Read Article ... Published on 23rd November, 2009
Stamp duty holiday 'a desperate failure'
The stamp duty holiday on properties worth up to £175,000 has helped only around a quarter of the amount of buyers that the government estimated, it has been revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 20th November, 2009
Will house prices remain stable?
A monthly house price index by FindaProperty.com has revealed that the asking price for properties has fallen by 0.5 per cent since October.
Read Article ... Published on 17th November, 2009
Stamp duty 'preventing housing recovery'
In its current form, stamp duty is halting the recovery process of the UK property market, one sector commentator has claimed.
Read Article ... Published on 16th November, 2009
Could tenants pay more for not being green?
In order to help the UK meet its carbon emissions reduction targets by 2020, Britons should be given a carbon allowance, it has been proposed.
Read Article ... Published on 10th November, 2009
Can tenants save money with new lighting?
While Britons may be being urged to become more energy efficient, people renting may be wondering how they can make changes when it is their landlord's responsibility to choose and purchase heating and other household products.
Read Article ... Published on 10th November, 2009
Maths teacher 'offers renting tips'
A video featuring a maths teacher giving tips on splitting rent and restaurant bills has proved a hit on YouTube, it is reported.
Read Article ... Published on 5th November, 2009
NLA offers tips to renting politicians
After claiming expenses for services which included everything from gardening to moat cleaning, a review in to the expense claims of MPs is set to be published by Sir Christopher Kelly.
Read Article ... Published on 4th November, 2009
UK lodgers 'increasing'
Since 2006, the number of lodgers in the UK has increased by 23 per cent, new figures have revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 29th October, 2009
London waste 'could power millions of homes'
Two million homes could be powered, while 625,000 households could have heat from the 22 million tonnes of waste which are produced in the capital, it has been claimed.
Read Article ... Published on 29th October, 2009
Parents 'look to fund children's property purchases'
More than two-thirds of parents who have grown-up children believe that now is a good time for their offspring to purchase a first home, while a quarter plan to use their own savings in order to fund such a purchase.
Read Article ... Published on 26th October, 2009
London property prices 'increasing'
The average asking price for a prime London property has increased at its fastest rate for 18 months, new research has revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 23rd October, 2009
Borrowers 'may be subject to increased checks'
Mortgage lenders will have to carry out more comprehensive credit checks of potential borrowers, under new proposals from the Financial Services Authority.
Read Article ... Published on 20th October, 2009
'Important' to become more energy efficient
Britons who rent property may feel that there is less they can do to increase their energy efficiency as they do not own their home.
Read Article ... Published on 20th October, 2009
Being a homeowner 'increasingly unrealistic'
Fewer young people are finding that buying a home is a realistic option, as the number of Britons in their twenties choose to rent a property instead, new research has found.
Read Article ... Published on 14th October, 2009
James Bond house for rent
Would-be spies and gadget fans may well be impressed to learn that they can now rent James Bond's house, if they have access to £40,000 a week.
Read Article ... Published on 13th October, 2009
Credit crunch 'stopping people climbing property ladder'
Fewer people have a desire to climb the property ladder as the economic downturn rumbles on, one TV property expert has claimed.
Read Article ... Published on 8th October, 2009
Open plan living 'good for entertaining'
As the credit crunch rumbles on, more people are opting to entertain friends and family members at home, rather than spending money going out to restaurants and bars, it is claimed.
Read Article ... Published on 7th October, 2009
Crossrail station could come to Kensington and Chelsea residents
Britons who are looking for flats to rent in Kensington and Chelsea could find that they have the Crossrail right on their doorstep.
Read Article ... Published on 25th September, 2009
'Quite difficult' for first-time buyers
It is "very difficult" for first-time buyers to purchase a new home at the moment, one sector commentator has claimed.
Read Article ... Published on 23rd September, 2009
Why buy 'with properties to rent?'
Britons are increasingly choosing to rent a home rather than buy one, it has been suggested.
Read Article ... Published on 22nd September, 2009
Landlords 'need to remember routine maintenance'
People may have chosen property to rent in Kensington as a cheaper alternative to buying a flat or house as property prices in the borough are typically high.
Read Article ... Published on 18th September, 2009
What happens when tenants can't meet rent?
With the UK still in the midst of a recession, there may be some Britons who are concerned about their job security and who are wondering how they will pay their rent should they lose their income.
Read Article ... Published on 18th September, 2009
Unemployment 'rising in UK'
The number of people of working age in paid employment was 72.5 per cent for the three months to July 2009, the Office For National Statistics has announced.
Read Article ... Published on 16th September, 2009
Cost of mortgage repayments 'falls'
The percentage of disposable income that a family spends on repaying a mortgage has fallen by 40 per cent in under two years, a new survey has found.
Read Article ... Published on 14th September, 2009
Property transactions on the up in London
The number of property transactions in the prime London market has increased by 234 per cent in the past year, according to new figures.
Read Article ... Published on 3rd September, 2009
Zone one bike grid proposed
People looking for property to rent in Kensington may soon be able to cycle to and from their home, following plans for a Zone One BikeGrid.
Read Article ... Published on 2nd September, 2009
Support shown to private rented sector
Property to rent in Chelsea, flats to rent in Southwark and letting residences elsewhere in the UK have an important role to play in helping the housing market recover from its current poor state, it would seem.
Read Article ... Published on 20th August, 2009
Traffic improvements in Kensington and Chelsea
Changes to the transport infrastructure in Kensington and Chelsea are being implemented this week.
Read Article ... Published on 18th August, 2009
Renting property 'a lifestyle choice'
Living in rented residences such as flats to rent in Fulham and property to rent in Kensington should be seen as "an alternative lifestyle choice" to getting tied up by purchasing bricks and mortar, it has been suggested.
Read Article ... Published on 4th August, 2009
Plans signed off for Kensington & Chelsea road refurbishment
People living in property to rent in Kensington & Chelsea are set to benefit from a new initiative which will see the part-pedestrianisation of Exhibition Road.
Read Article ... Published on 29th July, 2009
"Keenly-priced" property to rent in Kensington
People looking for property to rent in Kensington may find some "keenly-priced" options as many part-time City workers are looking to let out their "crash pads", according to property consultants Cluttons.
Read Article ... Published on 17th July, 2009
Kensington and Chelsea residents 'boast longest life expectancy'
People living in the London boroughs of Kensington and Chelsea can expect to live longer than the national average life expectancy, new research has revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 14th July, 2009
NHPAU: Nine in ten young people can't afford property
New research suggests that nine in ten young people cannot afford to buy the average first-time buyer property.
Read Article ... Published on 10th July, 2009
Mayor focuses on property in London
All new homes built in London, including property to rent in Blackheath and flats to rent in Notting Hill, should address six key areas of design, according to a new guide.
Read Article ... Published on 8th July, 2009
Wandsworth music event to draw in the crowds
People visiting Battersea Park between Friday July 17th and Sunday July 19th will have the opportunity to see some of the benefits living in Wandsworth can bring.
Read Article ... Published on 7th July, 2009
Residents of property in Kensington 'happy'
People living in flats to rent in Kensington & Chelsea and those residing in other properties in the borough are satisfied with their local area, it would seem.
Read Article ... Published on 1st July, 2009
Central London property prices 'to increase'
House prices in central London are set to increase over the coming months, according to the chief executive at London Central Portfolio, a property firm based in the capital.
Read Article ... Published on 26th June, 2009
Kensington brightened up
Residents of property to rent in Kensington could be among the beneficiaries of some expert gardening by the community's schoolchildren.
Read Article ... Published on 25th June, 2009
Hundreds of Kensington residents visit local jobs fair
Tenants in property to rent in Kensington and flats to rent in London regions close by had the chance to enhance their job prospects last week.
Read Article ... Published on 17th June, 2009
Tenants can benefit from new BPF guide
Tenants of property to rent in Kensington and other parts of London and the UK will be able to benefit from a new guide from the British Property Federation (BPF), it would seem.
Read Article ... Published on 15th June, 2009
Tenant-landlord relationship 'starts early'
Landlords must know what kind of tenants they want to live in their home before buying a buy-to-let investment property.
Read Article ... Published on 11th June, 2009
Council keen to hear views of Kensington & Chelsea residents
Those living in property to rent in Kensington & Chelsea are among the people local councillors want to hear from, it would seem.
Read Article ... Published on 8th June, 2009
Bank votes for no change on interest rates
Those living in rented property are - like everyone else in the UK - affected by the Bank of England's interest rate decisions.
Read Article ... Published on 5th June, 2009
A new kind of property to rent in Kensington and Chelsea
Property to rent in Kensington and Chelsea is often some of the most sought-after, but now a new type of letting has been judged to be popular in the area.
Read Article ... Published on 28th May, 2009
London house prices still too high for key workers
Key public sector workers still find it almost impossible to buy homes in London, despite the fall in house prices over the past year.
Read Article ... Published on 26th May, 2009
Kensington and Chelsea to have new cultural corner
A new scheme is being planned that residents of property to rent in Kensington and Chelsea will be able to benefit from.
Read Article ... Published on 22nd May, 2009
People from property in Kensington and Chelsea have their say
People living in property to rent in Kensington and Chelsea have been given the chance to help shape the future of the royal borough.
Read Article ... Published on 19th May, 2009
Property in Kensington and Chelsea 'has value'
An estate agent in London has claimed that buyers are seeing the value of property in Kensington and Chelsea.
Read Article ... Published on 12th May, 2009
Mayor reveals strategy to improve quality of life for residents of property in London
A review of the London Plan has been published, with mayor Boris Johnson setting out ways he intends to improve the quality of life for residents of the capital.
Read Article ... Published on 30th April, 2009
Mayor reveals strategy to improve quality of life for residents of property in London
A review of the London Plan has been published, with mayor Boris Johnson setting out ways he intends to improve the quality of life for residents of the capital.
Read Article ... Published on 30th April, 2009
Cycle hire scheme takes step closer for residents of property in Kensington
A scheme to provide bicycles for hire in London has taken a step closer with the announcement that a sponsor is being sought.
Read Article ... Published on 29th April, 2009
Cycle hire scheme takes step closer for residents of property in Kensington
A scheme to provide bicycles for hire in London has taken a step closer with the announcement that a sponsor is being sought.
Read Article ... Published on 29th April, 2009
Property in Kensington the safest in England and Wales, study shows
Property in Kensington & Chelsea is safer than any other area in England and Wales, research has revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 26th March, 2009
London Olympics 'will boost tourism'
Those working in London's tourism sector are set to receive a significant boost as a result of the 2012 Olympics, it has been noted.
Read Article ... Published on 18th March, 2009
Kensington & Chelsea secures £10m funding
Funding has been announced to make improvements to Exhibition Road, in the borough of Kensington & Chelsea.
Read Article ... Published on 16th January, 2009
Council tax help for Kensington & Chelsea residents
Kensington & Chelsea council is providing residents with a one off payment of £50.
Read Article ... Published on 8th January, 2009
TfL 'improving the environment'
London residents are benefiting from reduced carbon emissions, Transport for London's (TfL) latest report has revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 23rd December, 2008
House prices in London predicted to rise by 2010
The cost of buying a house in London is expected to become more expensive towards the end of 2009, one estate agents based in the capital has stated.
Read Article ... Published on 10th December, 2008
Mayor responds to congestion consultation
London Mayor Boris Johnson has announced that the western extension of the congestion charging zone will be scrapped.
Read Article ... Published on 2nd December, 2008
Kensington and Chelsea home to most expensive street, study finds
The most expensive place to buy a home in England and Wales is in Kensington and Chelsea, it has been revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 17th November, 2008
BAA in £230 million Crossrail deal
Crossrail has agreed a £230 million funding deal with the British Airports Authority (BAA) to help develop the service.
Read Article ... Published on 4th November, 2008
Central London prices in record dive
House prices in the prime central London market has nosedived at a record rate, new figures have indicated.
Read Article ... Published on 3rd November, 2008
London borough males live longest
Men and women in the borough of Kensington & Chelsea live the longest of any authority in Britain, new figures have revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 31st October, 2008
New statistics show most London boroughs in house price fall
The latest Land Registry figures have revealed that 30 of London's boroughs have seen a fall in house prices in the last month.
Read Article ... Published on 28th October, 2008
Mortgage lending falls again
Mortgage lending was down again in September, new figures have revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 20th October, 2008
Affordable home target unlikely, says expert panel
The London Assembly has heard that the mayor's target of building 50,000 affordable new homes by 2011 is likely to be "extremely challenging" if not impossible.
Read Article ... Published on 13th October, 2008
Well-located London properties over £18,000 more expensive, research shows
In news that may interest those weighing up whether to rent or buy in London, new research has indicated that favourably-located properties in the capital attract a substantial price premium.
Read Article ... Published on 10th October, 2008
Consultation may see C-charge western extension scrapped
A consultation set up by London mayor Boris Johnson may lead to the scrapping of the westward extension area of the congestion charging zone.
Read Article ... Published on 6th October, 2008
Museum area set for enhancement
The museums area of Kensington is set to see a major enhancement after a £30 million scheme was given the green light.
Read Article ... Published on 29th September, 2008
London boroughs face population surge
The population of London has increased substantially faster than the rest of the country over the past decade, it has been stated.
Read Article ... Published on 29th September, 2008
London house prices plummet
House prices in London have continued to drop, new figures have revealed today.
Read Article ... Published on 26th September, 2008
Luxury London mansion is repossessed
A luxury west London home has been repossessed by the bank, losing its wealthy owner over £10 million.
Read Article ... Published on 23rd September, 2008
Mortgage competition 'to get worse' after merger
The acquisition of HBOS by Lloyds TSB is bad news for consumers seeking to purchase property, it has been suggested.
Read Article ... Published on 18th September, 2008
Londoners prefer Zone 2, says survey
A survey on living in London found that the most popular part of London to live in would be zone 2.
Read Article ... Published on 17th September, 2008
First-time buyers 'relying on parents'
Young first-time buyers are increasingly turning to their parents for help to deal with the affordability problems they face, new research has indicated.
Read Article ... Published on 16th September, 2008
London rents falling
The cost of renting property in London has begun to fall as a number of new rental properties enter the market.
Read Article ... Published on 20th August, 2008
London house prices 'out of reach'
Despite the downturn in the economic climate, house prices in London are still rising, making it impossible for first-time buyers to get on the housing ladder.
Read Article ... Published on 11th August, 2008
Kensington and Chelsea parks get Green Flag
Popular parks in the London borough of Kensington and Chelsea have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag award.
Read Article ... Published on 6th August, 2008
London braced for 10% house price falls
The capital should prepare itself for ten per cent house price falls before the market bottoms out, one leading estate agent has warned.
Read Article ... Published on 12th June, 2008
London property sales slide 35%
New research by Hamptons International has revealed that the rate at which property for sale in London is going under the hammer has fallen by over a third.
Read Article ... Published on 2nd June, 2008
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