London Rental Property News for August 2012
City: The City of London - The bustling heart of the capital
One of the most important parts of the capital, holding city status in its own right and acting as a separate ceremonial county, the City of London is a popular area for financiers and legal workers.
Read Article ... Published on 30th August, 2012
Wandsworth Council calls for Gatwick rail services to stop at Balham
In order to provide more transport options for residents in the borough and in nearby areas of London, Wandsworth Council is calling for Gatwick Express rail services to stop at Balham station.
Read Article ... Published on 31st August, 2012
Hackney's Olympic legacy to be showcased
Hackney Council is planning to showcase the legacy impact of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games on the borough at a free interactive exhibition next month.
Read Article ... Published on 29th August, 2012
Willesden: A vibrant and well connected suburb
There are numerous reasons to consider Willesden as a place to settle, especially if you're looking to live in a diverse part of the capital that's well connected transport-wise.
Read Article ... Published on 29th August, 2012
HS2 Ltd considering tunnel for Ealing
Ealing Council has welcomed the news that HS2 Limited, the company behind the new High Speed 2 rail link, is considering a tunnel through the borough.
Read Article ... Published on 28th August, 2012
Bexley among London's top ten friendliest boroughs
The London borough of Bexley has been named as one of the top ten friendliest parts of the city, second only to Havering in the north-east of the capital.
Read Article ... Published on 24th August, 2012
Approval granted for Vauxhall development
Vauxhall's skyline looks set to change after planning permission was granted for two new high-rise towers behind the MI6 intelligence agency headquarters.
Read Article ... Published on 22nd August, 2012
New development on Albert Embankment given the go-ahead
Albert Embankment is already home to some rather impressive buildings, from the Secret Intelligence Service headquarters to the large riverside apartment blocks beside Vauxhall Bridge.
Read Article ... Published on 20th August, 2012
Kensington and Chelsea 'only London borough not to experience population growth'
It has always been an attractive borough for wealthy young professionals and affluent families, but the appeal of property to rent in Kensington and Chelsea could grow even further now that new figures have shown it is the only part of the London that hasn't seen an increase in its population.
Read Article ... Published on 17th August, 2012
Clapham Junction street improvements unveiled
Residents are set to benefit from new improvements that have been made to the Clapham Junction area in the London borough of Wandsworth.
Read Article ... Published on 16th August, 2012
London house prices buck the national trend
House prices across the UK have seen modest increases over the last year, and in some regions they have fallen. But in London things are looking very different.
Read Article ... Published on 15th August, 2012
Harrow town centre to be regenerated
Residents and businesses in Harrow are being invited to have their say over plans to redevelop the town centre and 'create a buzz' for locals and visitors alike.
Read Article ... Published on 9th August, 2012
New sports facility opened in Epsom
Residents in Epsom and Ewell will now be able to benefit from a new 3 Generation astro-turf facility that's been opened at Court Recreation Centre.
Read Article ... Published on 8th August, 2012
Half of househunters think prices are unreasonable
Despite declines in house prices in recent years, the average cost of a home is still well above what many potential buyers could consider to be sensible, new research shows.
Read Article ... Published on 6th August, 2012
Jubilee Pond at Wanstead Flats to be redeveloped
Jubilee Pond at Wanstead Flats is to undergo redevelopment under new plans announced by the City of London Corporation.
Read Article ... Published on 3rd August, 2012
Plans for Tottenham regeneration unveiled
Haringey Council has today (August 1st) unveiled plans to redevelop Tottenham over the next decade. The proposals are intended to help communities affected by last summer's London riots recover from the damage.
Read Article ... Published on 1st August, 2012
