London Rental Property News for December 2008
Londoners set for New Year celebrations
Police in London are set for one of their busiest nights of the year, as residents prepare to take part in New Year's Eve celebrations across the capital.
Read Article ... Published on 31st December, 2008
Mayor pledges investment in public message
London mayor Boris Johnson is pledging to continue investment in order to ensure that the capital withstands the economic downturn.
Read Article ... Published on 31st December, 2008
Mayor announces transport help for low income Londoners
Those living in London boroughs and receiving lower incomes are set to benefit from reduced travel fares, it has been revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 30th December, 2008
Figures show continued property price falls
House prices in London have continued to drop, the latest figures have shown.
Read Article ... Published on 30th December, 2008
Crossrail station to be built in Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets residents are set to benefit as planning permission for a Crossrail station has been improved.
Read Article ... Published on 29th December, 2008
Mayor praises London volunteers
Those living in London have been benefiting from the efforts of volunteers over the Christmas period, it has been noted.
Read Article ... Published on 29th December, 2008
Further house price fall predicted
House prices in the UK will continue to plummet next year, it has been predicted.
Read Article ... Published on 29th December, 2008
Deposit scheme 'having a positive effect' for tenants
Those renting a house or flat in London are benefiting from improved relationships with landlords, it has been suggested.
Read Article ... Published on 24th December, 2008
Transport strategy published by Camden council
A strategy to improve the air quality and safety in the London borough of Camden has been published.
Read Article ... Published on 24th December, 2008
Westminster Bridge receives makeover
Transport for London (TfL) has announced the completion of the Westminster Bridge conservation project.
Read Article ... Published on 23rd December, 2008
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
Figures reveal continued fall in mortgage lending
The number of mortgages granted by banks in the UK has continued to fall, according to the latest statistics from the British Bankers' Association (BBA).
Read Article ... Published on 23rd December, 2008
Minister calls for employment support for Londoners
Those living in London could be set to benefit from new job opportunities, as the government has called for greater public sector support.
Read Article ... Published on 22nd December, 2008
London rental prices dropping, study shows
Renting property in London is becoming an increasingly attractive option, figures have suggested.
Read Article ... Published on 22nd December, 2008
DfT invites Crossrail bids
The Crossrail project has taken a step closer to completion, with project managers being invited to bid to oversee work.
Read Article ... Published on 22nd December, 2008
Rental demand 'will rise as house prices drop'
Property prices have been predicted to see further falls throughout 2009, as mortgage finance remains restricted.
Read Article ... Published on 19th December, 2008
Mayor reveals economic recovery plan
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has announced a series of measures aimed at boosting the economic recovery of the capital.
Read Article ... Published on 19th December, 2008
Joint winners in London bus design contest
The winners of a competition to design a new London bus have been revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 19th December, 2008
Property prices still falling, study finds
House prices in the UK are continuing to drop, it has been found.
Read Article ... Published on 18th December, 2008
More Britons choosing to rent, figures reveal
Problems in the housing market are increasingly leading Britons to rent, it has been found.
Read Article ... Published on 18th December, 2008
Newham residents are 'ageing well'
Newham council has been recognised at a Europe-wide event for its telehealthcare service.
Read Article ... Published on 18th December, 2008
Tenants 'should be prepared' in order to protect deposits
Those renting a house or flat in London have been advised to take steps to protect deposits.
Read Article ... Published on 17th December, 2008
Consumers choosing not to buy property, study shows
The economic downturn is putting a growing number of people off buying a house, research has found.
Read Article ... Published on 17th December, 2008
Minister praises underage knife sale operation
Measures to crack down on underage knife sales in London are proving effective, it has been claimed.
Read Article ... Published on 17th December, 2008
Asbos to be publicised in Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets council is taking steps to improve the quality of live for residents of the London borough.
Read Article ... Published on 16th December, 2008
Finalists chosen for redesign of Croydon centre
A major regeneration project in Croydon is continuing with the selection of four finalists to redesign the borough's centre.
Read Article ... Published on 16th December, 2008
'Thumbs up' for Southwark council
Southwark council has received praise in three separate government reports.
Read Article ... Published on 16th December, 2008
House prices 'will fall further'
Property prices in the UK have been predicted to continue to fall over the next year.
Read Article ... Published on 15th December, 2008
Government awards funding for London fire service
Firefighters in London are to receive a share of new funding from the government.
Read Article ... Published on 15th December, 2008
Hackney council boosts employment through "ground-breaking" initiative
Those living in the London borough of Hackney have been found to be benefiting from a scheme aimed at helping people find jobs.
Read Article ... Published on 15th December, 2008
Homeowners predict prices to drop
Homeowners expect the value of their property to drop over the course of the next year, a survey has found.
Read Article ... Published on 12th December, 2008
Formula One stars promote London driving message
London residents are being encouraged to make use of taxis in order to prevent injuries and deaths caused by drink-driving.
Read Article ... Published on 12th December, 2008
London knife crime scheme 'shows success'
The government's campaign to reduce knife crime is proving to be successful, it has been revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 12th December, 2008
Olympics 'will leave transport legacy'
Londoners are set to benefit from improvements to transport as a result of the 2012 Olympics, it has been suggested.
Read Article ... Published on 11th December, 2008
Regeneration funding announced for capital
Regeneration schemes in London that have been put on hold as a result of the economic downturn are set to be given a boost.
Read Article ... Published on 11th December, 2008
Funding to reduce alcohol-related crime in London
London residents could be set to see a reduction in alcohol-related problems as a result of new funding.
Read Article ... Published on 11th December, 2008
East London rugby academy to continue
The Josh Lewsey Rugby Academy is to continue training young people in the sport following support from global investment bank Nomura and the East London Business Alliance.
Read Article ... Published on 10th 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
London house buyers 'opt to rent' while market slows
Potential house buyers in London are choosing to enter the lettings market as the property sector remains depressed in the capital, a new survey has revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 9th December, 2008
Olympics will bring benefits, British public says
The British public are becoming increasingly enthusiastic about the London 2012 Olympic Games, with 83 per cent of those questioned in a new poll stating that the event will have a positive effect on the capital.
Read Article ... Published on 9th December, 2008
Renting 'becomes cheaper' in London
The cost of renting in London has dropped over the past year, new figures have shown.
Read Article ... Published on 8th December, 2008
Transport boost for Harrow
Harrow is likely to benefit from improved transport services in the coming years following the receipt of extra funding announced by Transport for London (TfL).
Read Article ... Published on 8th December, 2008
Londoners opting to rent as prices fall, expert says
People living in London are increasingly choosing to rent as the property market continues to face difficulty, it has been found.
Read Article ... Published on 5th December, 2008
Croydon youth project helps teen 'find better direction'
A project in the London borough of Croydon that seeks to turn teenagers away from a life of crime has nominated one of its success stories to help front a national campaign.
Read Article ... Published on 5th December, 2008
Wandsworth council approves regeneration plans
Wandsworth council has given the green light to plans that may help create extra residential space for those looking to rent a flat in London.
Read Article ... Published on 5th December, 2008
London police crack down on illegal cabs
In a move that may help improve public safety in London, police have announced the launch of a crackdown on illegal taxi services.
Read Article ... Published on 5th December, 2008
Concern over help for homeowners
The Liberal Democrats have expressed concern that help offered by the government to homeowners may not be effective.
Read Article ... Published on 4th December, 2008
Crossrail funding deal finalised
Those living in London are set to benefit from the announcement of new funding for Crossrail.
Read Article ... Published on 4th December, 2008
£450m regeneration plan for Croydon
People choosing to live in the London borough of Croydon are set to benefit from a major regeneration scheme.
Read Article ... Published on 4th December, 2008
Rail improvements for London residents
People living in Islington and Camden are set to benefit from improvements to rail services.
Read Article ... Published on 3rd December, 2008
Stamp duty represents "massive" cost for buyers
Those thinking of buying a home in London face huge costs due to the existence of stamp duty, it has been argued.
Read Article ... Published on 3rd December, 2008
Merton best for dealing with autism, says NAS
The London borough of Merton has been rated top among all local authorities in England for dealing with adults who have autism.
Read Article ... Published on 3rd December, 2008
Financial boost for London's small businesses
Businesses in London are set to benefit from a package of support to be made available this month.
Read Article ... Published on 2nd December, 2008
London bus journeys 'now more pleasurable'
A drive to make bus travel more appealing to Londoners has been hailed as a success.
Read Article ... Published on 2nd December, 2008
Hybrid buses 'will cut emissions in London'
London residents are set to benefit from an improved environment as a fleet of hybrid buses is due to come into operation.
Read Article ... Published on 2nd 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
London police to crack down on drink-drivers
The Metropolitan police have announced a major crackdown on drink-driving as Christmas approaches.
Read Article ... Published on 2nd December, 2008
London workers seeing fastest wage growth, study shows
People living in London have seen their earnings increase faster than any other region, research has found.
Read Article ... Published on 1st December, 2008
Figures show continued drop in house prices
House prices in England and Wales are continuing to fall, the Land Registry's monthly index has shown.
Read Article ... Published on 1st December, 2008
Mortgage lending 'remains low'
The number of mortgages granted in the UK fell in October, suggesting consumers are finding it increasingly difficult to buy a home.
Read Article ... Published on 1st December, 2008
