London Rental Property News for August 2009
Tenants looking for property to rent in Hammersmith 'should research prices'
People looking for property to rent in Hammersmith have been advised to research prices in the area.
Read Article ... Published on 24th August, 2009
Land Registry: Property prices rise in London
New figures suggest that living in property to rent in Fulham, flats to rent in Hammersmith or homes elsewhere in the UK may be a more affordable option for many young professionals, as opposed to buying.
Read Article ... Published on 28th August, 2009
Islington residents 'benefit from safer roads'
House hunters may have another reason to live in property to rent in Islington following the latest announcement by the borough's local authority.
Read Article ... Published on 28th August, 2009
Property price recovery 'to be sustained'
The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has said that it hopes the gradual recovery in property prices witnessed in recent times will be sustained.
Read Article ... Published on 28th August, 2009
Tenants warned about 'unscrupulous' landlords
There are thousands in tenants of property to rent in London and the rest of the UK who are using "unscrupulous" landlords, according to the National Landlords Association (NLA).
Read Article ... Published on 28th August, 2009
Nationwide: Property prices on the up
Property prices in the UK have increased again, according to the latest figures from Nationwide Building Society.
Read Article ... Published on 27th August, 2009
'High-end tenants' searching the market
The private rented sector has a number of high-end tenants searching for property at the moment, it has been suggested.
Read Article ... Published on 27th August, 2009
Better options on horizon for tenants?
Advice being issued to landlords this week suggests that those looking for property to rent in Shoreditch, flats to rent in Fulham and residences elsewhere in the UK may soon benefit from a better choice of private rented sector homes.
Read Article ... Published on 27th August, 2009
Council aims to prevent park charges
Leaders from Wandsworth council will meet with Royal Parks Agency (RPA) minister Barbara Follett to try and prevent plans being implemented that would see a charge levied against people who take their cars to Richmond Park, it has been announced.
Read Article ... Published on 27th August, 2009
Property changes in Tower Hamlets
Work to develop the Ocean Estate in Tower Hamlets started yesterday, with new properties set to be built and renovation on current housing stock in the pipeline.
Read Article ... Published on 26th August, 2009
Tenants advised on election eligibility
Tenants of property to rent in Mile End, flats to rent in Whitechapel or other letting residences in the borough of Tower Hamlets such as Bow are being targeted by the local council to ensure they are able to vote at the next elections.
Read Article ... Published on 26th August, 2009
Initiative to keep Camden residents' bills down
People living in property to rent in Camden and other homes in the north London borough may be able to benefit from reduced heating bills thanks to a local council initiative.
Read Article ... Published on 26th August, 2009
Islington residents have say on community
Those living in flats to rent in Islington have had the chance to share their views on the borough with other members of the community, it would seem.
Read Article ... Published on 26th August, 2009
Student tenants offered safety advice
With A-Level and AS-Level results now in, many of the UK's youngsters will be making their final plans for university.
Read Article ... Published on 26th August, 2009
New library for tenants of property to rent in Wandsworth
A new library has opened in the south-west London borough of Wandsworth.
Read Article ... Published on 25th August, 2009
Camden council aims to protect community
Andrew Marshall, Camden council's executive member for planning, has emphasised the local authority's commitment to protecting the community.
Read Article ... Published on 25th August, 2009
Rental market 'offers more'
It makes more sense to look for a property to rent in Barnet than hurry to buy one, an expert has stated.
Read Article ... Published on 24th August, 2009
Debate over property in Vauxhall
South London councils are embroiled in a debate about a proposed new property and commercial site next to Vauxhall station.
Read Article ... Published on 21st August, 2009
Deposit advice for renters
Those looking for property to rent in Islington, flats to rent in Camden or lettings anywhere else in the country before starting university have been offered some financial advice.
Read Article ... Published on 21st August, 2009
Gross mortgage lending 'down 36%'
Gross mortgage lending in July was down 36 per cent year-on-year, according to the latest figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).
Read Article ... Published on 20th August, 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
Landlords improving their properties?
Those looking for property to rent in Bethnal Green, flats to rent in Shoreditch or houses in other parts of the UK may be set to benefit from an improved choice of residences, it would seem.
Read Article ... Published on 19th August, 2009
Tips for those looking for property to rent in London
People looking for property to rent in Fulham, flats to rent in Tooting or residences anywhere else in the UK may wish to consider the advice of the Guardian's so-called Negotiator Marc Lockley.
Read Article ... Published on 19th August, 2009
Finalising a rental agreement
There are a number of processes involved in finding property to rent in London or flats to rent anywhere in the UK, but the final actions can be some of the most important.
Read Article ... Published on 19th August, 2009
New student homes rejected by H&F council
The planning applications committee at Hammersmith & Fulham (H&F) council has rejected plans to build new student properties at the Nomis Studios site in the borough's Sinclair Road.
Read Article ... Published on 18th 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
Buy-to-let market 'picking up'
Recent figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) indicate the buy-to-let sector is beginning to pick up again after a number of months of downturn, according to the Association of Residential Letting Agents (Arla).
Read Article ... Published on 17th August, 2009
Low interest rate 'good for private rented sector'
Landlords in London and the UK as a whole have benefited from low interest rates over the last few months, it has been suggested.
Read Article ... Published on 17th August, 2009
More buy-to-let improvements noted
A landlord services company has welcomed the latest Council of Mortgage Lenders' (CML) figures, which show that the decline in buy-to-let lending has slowed.
Read Article ... Published on 17th August, 2009
Buy-to-let market 'stabilising'
There were fewer mortgage arrears reported in the second quarter of 2009 than in the previous three-month period, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).
Read Article ... Published on 14th August, 2009
EPCs 'give tenants chance to decide'
Being shown energy performance certificates (EPCs) gives tenants the opportunity to decide whether or not they want to live in a certain property, it has been suggested.
Read Article ... Published on 14th August, 2009
Arla calls for rogue landlord crackdown
The government should work harder to stamp out rogue letting agents and landlords in the private rented sector, it has been suggested.
Read Article ... Published on 13th August, 2009
NAEA: Lettings vital for the UK
The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has indicated that buy-to-let investors and the private rented sector as a whole will become increasingly crucial in supplying properties for people in the UK.
Read Article ... Published on 13th August, 2009
Private rented sector 'continues to expand'
The UK's private rented sector will continue to expand in the coming years following significant growth between 2007 and 2008, according to the Association of Residential Letting Agents (Arla).
Read Article ... Published on 12th August, 2009
House prices 'bound to increase'
The cost of property is "bound to go up considerably before long", according to one housing industry expert.
Read Article ... Published on 12th August, 2009
Abbey: More homes opting for lodgers
A total of three per cent of homeowners in the UK are boosting their incomes by renting out flats to lodgers, it has emerged.
Read Article ... Published on 12th August, 2009
Property prices hikes predicted
Flats to rent in Hammersmith or property to rent in Blackheath may prove to be among the more viable living options for young professionals in the coming years, as house prices are set to increase again.
Read Article ... Published on 11th August, 2009
Resident of property to rent in Islington speaks out
A tenant in a property to rent in Islington has offered his views on the government's proposals to move houses in multiple occupation (HMO) out of residential areas.
Read Article ... Published on 11th August, 2009
Charter not welcomed by landlord groups
A government charter that is considering moving houses in multiple occupation (HMO) out of residential areas has not been welcomed by a number of property organisations.
Read Article ... Published on 10th August, 2009
Non-energy efficient homes 'should not be rented'
The Energy Saving Trust (EST) has revealed that it is lobbying the government to prevent certain energy inefficient properties from going on the rental market.
Read Article ... Published on 10th August, 2009
Interest rates remain at record low
People living in property to rent in Fulham and flats to rent in Wandsworth will have learnt that the Bank of England held interest rates at 0.5 per cent yesterday.
Read Article ... Published on 7th August, 2009
NLA supports move to give tenant more rights
The National Landlords Association (NLA) backs the latest government proposals to give tenants more rights when their landlords default on mortgages.
Read Article ... Published on 7th August, 2009
Cost of property increases, says Halifax
The average cost of property in the UK grew by 1.1 per cent between June and July 2009, it has been suggested.
Read Article ... Published on 6th August, 2009
Property website MD stands up for tenants
Those who live in property to rent in London, as well as people in residences in other parts of the UK, have been supported by the managing director of buy-to-let services website Smartlandlord.co.uk.
Read Article ... Published on 6th August, 2009
Advice for tenants of property to rent in London
People living in property to rent in Camden, flats to rent in Fulham and other residences across London and the UK may wish to heed the latest professional advice from Tenancy Deposit Solutions' mydeposits.co.uk.
Read Article ... Published on 6th August, 2009
Park investment for Islington residents
Those living in property to rent in Islington and flats to rent in Camden and other nearby boroughs have a number of parks on their doorstep that have been improved thanks to millions of pounds worth of investment.
Read Article ... Published on 5th August, 2009
Greenwich Comedy Festival draws nearer
People living in property to rent in Eltham will be among the Greenwich residents looking forward to the borough's big comedy event next month.
Read Article ... Published on 5th August, 2009
Camden music lovers 'can take part in online project'
A trendy Camden teashop is offering the chance for music fans to get involved with a unique project.
Read Article ... Published on 4th 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
Arla reveals the rental generation
Today's 18 to 30-year-olds have been described as a "generation of renters" in a new study by the Association of Residential Letting Agents (Arla).
Read Article ... Published on 4th August, 2009
Haringey parks 'have community feel'
Residents of property to rent in Haringey, as well as other people living in the north London borough, have access to some of the best parks and green spaces in the UK.
Read Article ... Published on 3rd August, 2009
More children's facilities in Tooting
This summer will see residents of property to rent in Wandsworth - the Tooting area in particular - benefit from more facilities for young people.
Read Article ... Published on 3rd August, 2009
