London Rental Property News for February 2009
Minister praises London council tax move
Local authorities' moves to keep council tax low for Londoners have been welcomed.
Read Article ... Published on 27th February, 2009
Formal recognition for historic Tower Hamlets sites
A number of buildings in Tower Hamlets have been formally recognised by being listed at grade II by English Heritage.
Read Article ... Published on 26th February, 2009
Mortgage rates 'no help' to first-time buyers
Mortgage lenders are providing little incentive to those thinking of purchasing property, it has been observed.
Read Article ... Published on 26th February, 2009
Hammersmith & Fulham council tax to fall
Residents of the London borough of Hammersmith & Fulham will benefit from a drop in council tax rates this year, it has been revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 26th February, 2009
London boroughs to receive government funding
Over £17 million is to be provided by the government to help London boroughs meet challenges presented by the recession, it has been revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 25th February, 2009
Hospitality body calls for increase in apprenticeships
Londoners hoping to enter the hospitality industry could be set to benefit from new training opportunities, should employees respond positively to calls to provide more apprenticeships.
Read Article ... Published on 25th February, 2009
London children to benefit from road safety production
Schoolchildren in London are to be educated about the need for road safety, Transport for London (TfL) has announced.
Read Article ... Published on 25th February, 2009
Guidance offered for London small business owners
Londoners operating small businesses have been offered advice in order to ensure their taxes are in order.
Read Article ... Published on 25th February, 2009
London boroughs to see extra transport police
Extra police officers are to be in place at transport hubs in Barnet, Hillingdon and Harrow later this year, it has been revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 25th February, 2009
Mayor pledges apprenticeship recruitment
More than 3,000 apprenticeships are to be created in London over the next three years, it has been announced.
Read Article ... Published on 24th February, 2009
Southwark knife crime initiative honoured
Efforts to improve community safety in London were recognised at an event held yesterday.
Read Article ... Published on 24th February, 2009
Police crack down on illegal taxis
Steps to target illegal taxi drivers in central London yielded a total of 25 arrests over the weekend, it has emerged.
Read Article ... Published on 24th February, 2009
Wandsworth residents 'may see tax freeze'
Those living in the London borough of Wandsworth could be set to see council tax payments frozen.
Read Article ... Published on 23rd February, 2009
Mayor targets greenhouse gas reduction
A new report has been produced, aiming to improve the environment for Londoners by cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
Read Article ... Published on 23rd February, 2009
Brits 'increasingly choosing to rent'
A growing number of people are opting to rent accommodation rather than buy, an expert has noted.
Read Article ... Published on 23rd February, 2009
London bus security improving, says TfL
Londoners have been benefiting from increased security on the capital's buses, it has been revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 20th February, 2009
Homeowners 'falling into arrears'
A growing number of people who have purchased property are facing difficulty paying off their mortgages, it has been noted.
Read Article ... Published on 20th February, 2009
British Waterways signs up to London food growing scheme
A project to find 2,012 spaces for growing food in London by 2012 has received a major boost, mayor Boris Johnson has announced.
Read Article ... Published on 20th February, 2009
TfL launches digital speed map
The latest step in the bid to improve road safety for Londoners has been launched by Transport for London (TfL).
Read Article ... Published on 20th February, 2009
Mortgage arrears rising, figures show
The number of people who have bought property that are experiencing difficulties in repaying mortgages has risen significantly over the past year, figures have shown.
Read Article ... Published on 20th February, 2009
Young Londoners propose crime tackling measures
Young people in London have been praised for proposing ideas to reduce crime.
Read Article ... Published on 18th February, 2009
Southwark to host Russian festival
The first Russian festival to be held in London will take place on Sunday March 1st, it has been announced.
Read Article ... Published on 18th February, 2009
Developers 'conning' potential buyers
Developers are tricking people into buying property that is over-valued, it has been suggested.
Read Article ... Published on 18th February, 2009
Security to increase at south London stations
Train stations in south London are set to be made safer as a result of new ticketing gates, it has been announced.
Read Article ... Published on 18th February, 2009
Potential buyers 'opting to rent instead'
First-time buyers who are unable to obtain finance are choosing to rent, research has found.
Read Article ... Published on 17th February, 2009
Sutton residents 'taking to two wheels'
Cyclists in the London borough of Sutton have been benefiting as a result of a £5 million initiative, Transport for London has announced.
Read Article ... Published on 17th February, 2009
New bus 'one step closer'
Transport for London has announced that a new bus for the capital is moving closer to completion.
Read Article ... Published on 17th February, 2009
'No mortgages available' for those in negative equity
Homeowners will need to find more money if they are to remortgage in the current climate, it has been noted.
Read Article ... Published on 16th February, 2009
London bus designs on display
Entries to a competition to design a new London bus are now on display, Transport for London (TfL) has announced.
Read Article ... Published on 16th February, 2009
Stars sign up to Camden climate change scheme
Camden council has revealed that a number of celebrities are signing up to its scheme to help improve the environment of the London borough.
Read Article ... Published on 16th February, 2009
Ministers approve tenant body proposals
Those who are choose to rent a house or flat in London could be given more influence over government policy, after plans for a new body were approved.
Read Article ... Published on 13th February, 2009
Renting 'a better option than buying' in current climate
Young people who are thinking about buying home should reconsider their options, it has been stated.
Read Article ... Published on 13th February, 2009
Mayor's first budget approved
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has unveiled his first budget, with over three million residents set to benefit from a freeze in the Greater London Authority's share of council tax.
Read Article ... Published on 12th February, 2009
TfL targets young drivers in latest campaign
A new campaign to improve road safety is being aimed at young people, Transport for London (TfL) has revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 12th February, 2009
Homeowners 'at risk of negative equity'
More than a fifth of mortgage holders in the UK are at risk of negative equity, it has been revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 12th February, 2009
Buying property 'more difficult than ever'
The current climate makes it more difficult than ever to enter the property market, it has been suggested.
Read Article ... Published on 12th February, 2009
Credit crunch 'prompting move back home'
A growing number of young adults are being forced to move back in with their parents, a survey has revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 10th February, 2009
HSE launches workplace safety campaign
A campaign has been launched to improve the safety of London workplaces.
Read Article ... Published on 10th February, 2009
Boroughs recognised for support of councillors
London Councils has presented two of the capital's boroughs with an award recognising their support of councillors.
Read Article ... Published on 10th February, 2009
Olympic legacy plans outlined
Plans for the development of the Olympic Park for use after the 2012 London Games have been outlined.
Read Article ... Published on 11th February, 2009
London charities to receive boost
Support for volunteers, charities and social organisations in London has been announced by the government.
Read Article ... Published on 11th February, 2009
London adults 'benefiting from learning grants'
Londoners have been urged to take advantage of support that is available to them through the Adult Learning Grant (ALG).
Read Article ... Published on 11th February, 2009
New poems for Tube passengers
Those travelling on the London Underground are set to have their journeys brightened by a series of poems, Transport for London (TfL) has stated.
Read Article ... Published on 9th February, 2009
TfL plans dual carriageway improvements
Improvements to sections of the A2 dual carriageway are to begin next week, Transport for London (TfL) has revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 9th February, 2009
London recycling campaign launched
A campaign to encourage recycling has been launched in London, with new technology playing a key role.
Read Article ... Published on 9th February, 2009
Rail improvements to enhance capacity
Commuters in London are set to benefit from more frequent train services as a result of improvements that begin tomorrow, Transport for London (TfL) has stated.
Read Article ... Published on 6th February, 2009
Government steps up plans for Olympic legacy
A new company is to be set up in order to plan ways to ensure London benefits from the 2012 Olympics after the Games.
Read Article ... Published on 6th February, 2009
Rate cut 'won't help mortgage market'
The Bank of England's decision to lower the official base rate is unlikely to provide much help to those thinking of buying property, it has been stated.
Read Article ... Published on 6th February, 2009
Government website highlights contracts for London SMEs
Londoners who operate small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been encouraged to take advantage of public sector contracts.
Read Article ... Published on 6th February, 2009
Music classes 'boosting development of London children'
Schools in the London boroughs of Newham and Southwark have been praised for their provision of music lessons to pupils.
Read Article ... Published on 5th February, 2009
Londoners urged to claim what they deserve
A campaign is encouraging Londoners to ensure they receive the wage they are entitled to.
Read Article ... Published on 5th February, 2009
Scores up as Greenwich pupils eat healthier, research shows
Pupils at schools in Greenwich have been benefiting from improved test scores as a result of changes to meals, it has been found.
Read Article ... Published on 4th February, 2009
Rental demand growing, say landlords
A growing number of people are choosing to rent in the current economic climate, it has been found.
Read Article ... Published on 4th February, 2009
New speed cameras to be installed in London boroughs
Road safety in London may be improved further as new speed cameras are set to be introduced.
Read Article ... Published on 4th February, 2009
Buyers 'concerned' over lack of mortgages
Concerns over obtaining a mortgage have become the biggest factor in preventing people from buying homes, a survey has revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 3rd February, 2009
Westminster hosts wireless service trial
A new wireless service has been launched by BT, allowing Londoners to access a range of information.
Read Article ... Published on 3rd February, 2009
Mayor pledges outer London investment
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has called for greater investment to be made in the capital's outer boroughs.
Read Article ... Published on 3rd February, 2009
BSA: Mortgage activity still low
Consumers continue to have difficulty in obtaining a mortgage, the latest figures have shown.
Read Article ... Published on 2nd February, 2009
New campaign aimed at improving road safety
Road safety in London could be set to improve as a result of a new advertising campaign.
Read Article ... Published on 2nd February, 2009
Mayor invests in sport
London mayor Boris Johnson has announced that investment will be made in grassroots sport programmes in the capital.
Read Article ... Published on 2nd February, 2009
