London Rental Property News for April 2009
Property in Waltham Forest continues decline, figures show
House prices continued to fall in a number of London boroughs last month, the latest statistics from the Land Registry have revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 30th April, 2009
London Buses plans new route
A bus route has been proposed by London Buses, with residents of the boroughs it would serve set to have their say on the plans.
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
Finchley: More than just the home of Thatcher
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Read Article ... Published on 28th April, 2009
Southwark Council invests in local business
A regeneration effort has been announced by Southwark Council, with the aim of boosting shops and local businesses.
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
Children living in property in London targeted by sporting campaign
A new campaign has been unveiled, with the aim of getting more children in London involved in sport.
Read Article ... Published on 28th April, 2009
Residents of property in Camden 'benefiting from anti-social behaviour drop'
People who live in property in Camden are enjoying a fall in anti-social street behaviour, it has been claimed.
Read Article ... Published on 28th April, 2009
Chancellor "missed an opportunity" to support housing market
Measures announced by chancellor Alistair Darling in last week's Budget are unlikely to be enough to support the struggling housing market, it has been suggested.
Read Article ... Published on 27th April, 2009
Tube satisfaction reaches record high
Residents of property in London are more satisfied than ever with the London Underground, figures have indicated.
Read Article ... Published on 27th April, 2009
Tourism campaign receives funding boost
A boost in funding for tourism efforts has been announced by London mayor Boris Johnson.
Read Article ... Published on 27th April, 2009
Budget "disappointing" for potential property owners
Measures announced by chancellor Alistair Darling in yesterday's Budget will offer limited support for the those planning to buy a home, it has been argued.
Read Article ... Published on 23rd April, 2009
New sporting scheme for children living in property in Tower Hamlets
An initiative designed to use sport to motivate underachieving children has been launched in the London borough of Tower Hamlets.
Read Article ... Published on 23rd April, 2009
Literature festival 'appeals to all ages'
Residents of flats to rent in Clapham are being offered the chance to attend a literature festival next month.
Read Article ... Published on 23rd April, 2009
New technology 'will improve London bus journeys'
Every bus in London has been fitted with new technology providing information about upcoming stops, it has been confirmed.
Read Article ... Published on 24th April, 2009
Barnet Council 'listens' to residents of flats to rent in Finchley
Residents of flats to rent in Finchley are being offered the chance to give their views to their local authority.
Read Article ... Published on 24th April, 2009
Funding boost for children living in property in Hammersmith
Hammersmith children will be able to enjoy summer activities after the council designated a grant for the purpose.
Read Article ... Published on 22nd April, 2009
Women's safety 'to be improved' in London
Women living in property in Greenwich and across London are to have their safety addressed by a new campaign in the capital.
Read Article ... Published on 22nd April, 2009
New library 'benefiting young people' living in property in Finchley
Youngsters in Finchley are making use of the redevelopment of a local library, the local authority has stated.
Read Article ... Published on 21st April, 2009
Mayor pledges investment for training of residents of property in London
Londoners will be able to obtain qualifications for working in transport under a new multi-million pound plan unveiled by the mayor.
Read Article ... Published on 21st April, 2009
Property market 'a distant dream' for first-time buyers
Purchasing a property remains a distant dream for the majority of young people, it has been argued.
Read Article ... Published on 20th April, 2009
Buyers of property in London and across the UK 'carrying debt into retirement'
Consumers are increasingly carrying mortgage debts into their retirement, a study has revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 20th April, 2009
New library 'will benefit residents' of property in Hammersmith
A new library is set to benefit those living in property in Hammersmith & Fulham, the local authority has announced.
Read Article ... Published on 20th April, 2009
First-time buyers 'need large deposit' to buy property in the UK
Those planning to buy their first home currently need to raise a deposit of around 30 per cent, it has been found.
Read Article ... Published on 17th April, 2009
Anti-social behaviour crackdown to benefit residents of property in Stratford
Plans to improve life for residents of property in Stratford have been announced by Newham Council.
Read Article ... Published on 17th April, 2009
Consumers 'delaying purchase' of property in London
Many Britons do not believe that house prices will rise in the near future, research has revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 16th April, 2009
Utility firm code of conduct 'to cut congestion' for those living in flats to rent in Hammersmith
Utility companies operating in London have signed up to a new code of conduct aimed at reducing congestion.
Read Article ... Published on 16th April, 2009
London crime rate falling, figures show
Crime in London is at its lowest point for ten years, it has been found.
Read Article ... Published on 16th April, 2009
'Rich heritage' on offer for those choosing flats to rent in Wimbledon
More opportunity to access historical resources is being offered to those living in flats to rent in Wimbledon and across Merton, it has been announced.
Read Article ... Published on 15th April, 2009
Government scheme 'helping' businesses and residents of property in Newham
Londoners are benefiting from steps being taken to ensure they remain in employment, it has been stated.
Read Article ... Published on 15th April, 2009
Workplace training for those living in property in London welcomed
Government steps to improve skills for those living and working in London have been welcomed.
Read Article ... Published on 14th April, 2009
Government invests in training for residents of property in Stratford
Investment in skills is helping Londoners find jobs during the economic downturn, the government has stated.
Read Article ... Published on 9th April, 2009
Potential buyers with bad credit history 'will struggle' to find mortgages
Consumers with bad credit history are likely to continue to struggle to obtain a mortgage, according to an expert.
Read Article ... Published on 9th April, 2009
Free weekend parking for residents of flats to rent in Bethnal Green
Residents of one London borough are being offered the chance to take advantage of free parking at weekends.
Read Article ... Published on 9th April, 2009
New play areas available for children living in flats to rent in Camden
Children living in property in Camden are being given the chance to experience a number of new playgrounds.
Read Article ... Published on 8th April, 2009
Mayor calls for electric car uptake to improve environment for residents of property in London
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has called on the government to help increase the number of electric cars in the capital.
Read Article ... Published on 8th April, 2009
Green space regeneration planned for Shepherds Bush
Plans have been unveiled to regenerate Shepherds Bush Common as part of a scheme to improve parks and open spaces.
Read Article ... Published on 8th April, 2009
Mayor's Fund to help residents of property in Shoreditch
Help for children living in property in Shoreditch has been announced by London mayor Boris Johnson.
Read Article ... Published on 7th April, 2009
River travel 'to be made easier' for residents of property in London
Plans to integrate the Thames river into London's transport system have been announced.
Read Article ... Published on 7th April, 2009
Travel support for those choosing property in St Johns Wood and across London
Half-price bus and tram travel has been extended to Londoners on Job Seekers Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance.
Read Article ... Published on 6th April, 2009
Mortgage approvals 'likely to fall'
Britons are likely to continue to struggle to obtain finance for the purpose of buying a home, an expert has warned.
Read Article ... Published on 6th April, 2009
Energy-efficient boost for those choosing flats to rent in Hampstead
Residents of flats to rent in Hampstead are set to benefit as a result of a Camden Council scheme to improve the energy efficiency of homes.
Read Article ... Published on 6th April, 2009
'Too soon to tell' if property market is recovering
Data revealing that house prices increased in March should not be taken as an indication that the market is recovering, it has been warned.
Read Article ... Published on 3rd April, 2009
Crossrail jobs to be created for residents of flats in Marylebone and across London
A firm has been chosen as project delivery partner for the Crossrail scheme, it has been announced.
Read Article ... Published on 3rd April, 2009
Sustainable transport initiative aimed at residents of property in Richmond
Those living in property in Richmond-upon-Thames could be set to benefit as a result of investment in sustainable transport.
Read Article ... Published on 3rd April, 2009
Westfield 'creating jobs' for residents of property in Hammersmith
Residents of Hammersmith & Fulham are benefiting from new jobs created by Westfield London, it has been observed.
Read Article ... Published on 2nd April, 2009
Help for those choosing flats to rent in Stratford highlighted
Steps being taken by Newham Council to help residents through the current economic downturn have been highlighted.
Read Article ... Published on 2nd April, 2009
Lambeth children undertake 'Robo-Challenge'
Children across the London borough of Lambeth have been taking part in a competition to create their own robot.
Read Article ... Published on 2nd April, 2009
Rate of repossessions growing as debt problems mount, charity finds
A home is repossessed every ten minutes in the UK, fresh statistics have revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 1st April, 2009
Crossrail station to be available for those who rent flats in Docklands
Those choosing flats to rent in Docklands are set to benefit from plans to improve transport across London, it has been revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 1st April, 2009
Residents of flats to rent in Finchley to see parking rules relaxed
Barnet Council has announced that rules regarding parking near schools in the London borough are to be relaxed.
Read Article ... Published on 1st April, 2009
