London Rental Property News for August 2014

Property supply increases for renters
An increasing number of properties are becoming available for renters, according to new research.
Read Article ... Published on 28th August, 2014

Denmark Hill: Quiet, trendy and diverse
Denmark Hill is one of the nicer areas in Camberwell to live. Camberwell is an area located in Southwark, Greater London.
Read Article ... Published on 28th August, 2014

Tulse Hill: A pleasant and quiet area perfect for young families
Tulse Hill is a quiet district located in the London borough of Lambeth. It is a popular location among families and is known for being a safe area.
Read Article ... Published on 26th August, 2014

Arts and regeneration set to change the face of Croydon
Croydon is a large, multicultural town located in the south of London. It is a thriving suburb with a prominent arts culture and strong community links.
Read Article ... Published on 21st August, 2014

Haringey Council launches new initiative to help troubled families
Haringey Council has announced a new scheme designed to support low-income families, help them find employment and stay together.
Read Article ... Published on 20th August, 2014

Brits turning away from new property purchases
Consumers are increasingly turning away from purchasing new property thanks to high prices and mortgage costs.
Read Article ... Published on 19th August, 2014

Hillingdon to see brand new sustainable school
The London borough of Hillingdon is to see the creation of some much-needed school places thanks to the opening of a brand new facility in Hayes. Lake Farm Academy, located adjacent to Lake Farm Country Park, has turned heads due to its design, which is primarily based around sustainability.
Read Article ... Published on 14th August, 2014

Barnet residents encouraged to make something of disused buildings
Empty buildings that have fallen into disrepair and become dilapidated and ruined, tend to be a blight on the area in which they are located. Nobody likes the look of an empty house with broken windows, peeling paintwork and cracked brickwork. However, in one borough of London, the local authority has made plans to do something about this problem.
Read Article ... Published on 18th August, 2014

Properties set to become more affordable in Southwark
Southwark Council has launched a new drive to boost the affordability of homes in the borough.
Read Article ... Published on 18th August, 2014

Ealing to see new recycling service
Ealing Council announced yesterday (August 12th) that it has launched its new recycling scheme for residents. This innovative project means that people out and about in the borough don't have to send recyclable items to a landfill, as they can use the new bins that have been placed around the area.
Read Article ... Published on 13th August, 2014

Beckenham: A forgotten gem of south-east London
Beckenham is a quaint and pretty little suburb located in the heart of Bromley, south-east London.
Read Article ... Published on 8th August, 2014

Over 175,000 London homes to be retrofitted
Affordable homes across London could see major improvements in the near future, as a major funding boost for the city's housing has been announced. Mayor of London Boris Johnson has secured around £145 million to help upgrade homes in several London boroughs.
Read Article ... Published on 12th August, 2014

New homes built in the Royal Borough of Greenwich
A number of new homes are expected to be built for those over the age of 60 in Greenwich, it has been announced.
Read Article ... Published on 11th August, 2014

North Woolwich: An up-and-coming area in an age of regeneration
North Woolwich is a suburban district located in the London borough of Newham. It is an area which is currently undergoing regeneration and is quickly transforming into an up-and-coming area of London.
Read Article ... Published on 8th August, 2014

Tower Hamlets spends over a million revamping new homes
Tower Hamlets has pumped over a million pounds into boosting the number of affordable homes, it has been announced.
Read Article ... Published on 7th August, 2014

Wandsworth Council revamps properties across the borough
Millions have been invested in improving properties across Wandsworth, it has been revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 6th August, 2014

Tottenham residents consulted over regeneration plans
Tottenham is set to get a facelift after new regeneration plans were announced by the council.
Read Article ... Published on 5th August, 2014

Why live in Brent?
Brent is a large suburb located in north-west London and borders many other popular hotspots in the city, such as Camden and Kensington.
Read Article ... Published on 5th August, 2014