London Rental Property News for Harrow

Harrow wins £31.3 million for regeneration

The Greater London Authority (GLA) has announced that Harrow Council has been awarded a total of £31.3 million to transform and regenerate the borough.

Read Article ... Published on 13th March, 2015

New green space proposed in Stanmore

Harrow Borough Council has laid out plans for a new open space in Stanmore Marsh, and is bidding for funding to make it a reality. The potential project is competing for money from the mayor of London’s Big Green Fund, along with six other proposals from across the capital.

Read Article ... Published on 16th February, 2015

Harrow offers aid against the winter chill

People living in the London Borough of Harrow are getting help and support aimed at helping them stay warm this winter. The Warm Homes, Healthy People programme is hoping to aid people in coping with the falling temperatures and is specifically targeting vulnerable residents.

Read Article ... Published on 19th December, 2014

Harrow investment aims to clean-up borough

Harrow is set for cleaner streets and better parks as a new investment is revealed. More than £500,000 is being ploughed in to improvements throughout the borough that aim to make it one of the cleanest and safest areas in London.

Read Article ... Published on 15th October, 2013

Homes in Harrow could get cheaper energy

Harrow residents could benefit from savings on their energy costs this winter by taking part in the Big London Energy Switch. The scheme helps those that join to find a better tariff and as a result enjoy potentially massive savings on their fuel costs, a particularly important factor now that winter is on its way.

Read Article ... Published on 3rd September, 2013

Harrow children's centre commended by Ofsted

The Hillview Children's Centre Hub set up by Harrow Council has received praise from Ofsted. The Hub provides children of the borough with education and health support.

Read Article ... Published on 1st August, 2013

Thousands of new school places to be made available in Harrow

Almost 3,000 new school places will be available in Harrow by 2015 now that the council has secured the amount of funding needed. The 2,836 places will be spread across 15 schools throughout the borough and will be paid for by the Department for Education.

Read Article ... Published on 22nd July, 2013

Harrow Council rolls out new computers in all its public libraries

Dozens of new computers have been installed in public libraries across the Greater London borough of Harrow.

Read Article ... Published on 15th April, 2013

Harrow council drives energy changes

Residents in the London borough of Harrow are being encouraged by the council to take part in a district-wide initiative called the Big Energy Switch, which has the potential to help consumers save up to £200 a year on their energy bills with the use of collective buying power.

Read Article ... Published on 3rd April, 2013

Shout Out UK gets Harrow attention

A campaign that aims to reinvigorate British interest in politics by having the subject taught as part of the standard national curriculum has received the support of the London borough of Harrow, with council leader Thaya Idaikkadar among those advocating the change.

Read Article ... Published on 22nd March, 2013

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

Harrow Council 'backs private renters'

Harrow Council is setting up an association to support the rights of those in the private rented sector.

Read Article ... Published on 28th June, 2012

Harrow cycling and walking routes improved

Extensive improvements have been be made to the cycling and walking routes in Harrow.

Read Article ... Published on 17th May, 2012

Harrow Museum plans events bonanza for May Day

Families can have a great day out at Harrow Museum this May Day bank holiday.

Read Article ... Published on 25th April, 2012

Harrow unveils new budget plans to modernise local services

Those occupying flats to rent in Harrow have been promised that local services will be protected or improved under new plans from the regional council.

Read Article ... Published on 6th February, 2012

Harrow to provide recycling bins for all residents

All residents of flats to rent in Harrow are to be provided with a recycling bin as part of a new green living initiative.

Read Article ... Published on 26th January, 2012

Harrow reveals efficient new operating model for children's centres

People living in flats to rent in Harrow will see the area's local children's centres remaining open thanks to an innovative new operating model unveiled by the local council.

Read Article ... Published on 13th January, 2012

Harrow receives funding to support Christmas shopping schemes

People living in flats to rent in Harrow are benefiting from an injection of funding from London authorities that is helping to make the area a shopper's paradise over Christmas.

Read Article ... Published on 15th December, 2011

Harrow residents plant trees in local park

People living in flats to rent in Harrow have seen the local Roxeth Recreation Ground receive 24 new trees in the past week.

Read Article ... Published on 7th December, 2011

Harrow Arts Centre seeking ambassadors

People living in property to rent in Harrow who enjoy the arts can become an ambassador for the local arts centre.

Read Article ... Published on 3rd November, 2011

Wanted: Neighbourhood champions in Harrow

Individuals living in property to rent in Harrow have been urged to become one of the area's growing team of neighbourhood champions.

Read Article ... Published on 5th September, 2011

Harrow residents urged to share views on local facilities

Residents living in property to rent in Harrow, as well as other housing in the area, are being urged to share their views on the local facilities.

Read Article ... Published on 17th August, 2011

Harrow named Best Achieving Council

More people may seek to move to property to rent in the London borough of Harrow as the local council has just been named the Best Achieving Council in the UK.

Read Article ... Published on 27th June, 2011

Work of carers in Harrow celebrated

The work of carers, some of whom are living in property to rent in the London borough of Harrow, is to be celebrated next week.

Read Article ... Published on 7th June, 2011

Harrow 'is one of London's greenest boroughs'

Harrow has become one of the greenest boroughs in London due to the recycling efforts of its residents.

Read Article ... Published on 24th May, 2011

Harrow Council offers wealth of advice to residents

People living in property to rent in the London borough of Harrow are being pointed towards a webpage that will show them where to find advice on a number of pressing issues.

Read Article ... Published on 24th May, 2011

Harrow residents to share views on improvement plans

Those living in property to rent in the London borough of Harrow are being given the chance to voice their views on planned improvement works for Mollison Way.

Read Article ... Published on 10th May, 2011

Free compost giveaway in Harrow

Free compost is being given to those living in properties to rent in the London borough of Harrow and owner-occupied housing in the area.

Read Article ... Published on 3rd May, 2011

Harrow Council to help residents celebrate royal wedding

Those living in flats to rent in the London borough of Harrow are receiving help from their local council in celebrating the royal wedding.

Read Article ... Published on 26th April, 2011

Outdoor gym opens in Harrow

An outdoor gym has opened in Kenton, giving those living in property to rent in the London Borough of Kenton the opportunity to exercise more.

Read Article ... Published on 13th April, 2011

Harrow Council to stage free housing fair

People living in property to rent in the London borough of Harrow are being invited by their local council to attend a free housing fair.

Read Article ... Published on 24th March, 2011

87% of Harrow pupils gain place at top three preferred schools

Some 87 per cent of year 6 children living in flats to rent in the London borough of Harrow and other property in the area have gained places at one of their top three preferred secondary schools.

Read Article ... Published on 10th March, 2011

Harrow: 'offers plenty for families looking to learn'

Probably most famous for its prestigious school, Harrow is a suburb situated in the north-west of London in the borough of the same name. The area was highlighted in mayor Boris Johnson's London Plan, which suggests a number of ways in which new home and jobs can be created in the area, helping to boost the fortunes of the capital.

Read Article ... Published on 22nd February, 2011

Winners of Harrow anti-bullying competition announced

The winners of an anti-bullying competition have been announced, families seeking to move to flats to rent in the London borough of Harrow may be interested to learn.

Read Article ... Published on 18th February, 2011

New town may lead to more flats to rent in Barnet

There may be a rise in the number of flats available to rent in the London Borough of Barnet after the council announced it has approved plans for a new town to be built on the border of Brent.

Read Article ... Published on 4th November, 2010

Anti-social behaviour crackdown 'to benefit people in flats to rent in Harrow'

Tenants occupying flats to rent in the London Borough of Harrow may benefit from the extension of a programme designed to crackdown on anti-social behaviour in the Wealdstone area.

Read Article ... Published on 21st October, 2010

People in flats to rent in Harrow may benefit from new Smartwater kit

Those living in flats to rent in the London Borough of Harrow may benefit from a new burglary scheme.

Read Article ... Published on 6th October, 2010

Advice on protecting flats to rent from burglars

One expert has offered people living in flats to rent in the London Borough of Harrow and elsewhere advice on how they can protect their home from burglars.

Read Article ... Published on 20th September, 2010

Could flats to rent appeal as house prices reflect falling consumer confidence?

An increasing number of people in the UK may consider flats to rent in the London Borough of Harrow, as one expert believes consumer confidence is falling.

Read Article ... Published on 3rd September, 2010

Could rising cost of living make flats to rent attractive?

The rising cost of living could encourage more people to consider flats to rent in the London borough of Harrow to save a few pennies.

Read Article ... Published on 18th August, 2010

Tuition fees rise to lead to "housing crisis"

Young aspiring property owners leaving university could find that they may not be able to make repayments on a mortgage due to higher tuition fees, according to one expert.

Read Article ... Published on 11th June, 2010

Mortgages still 90% down on 2007

There is mixed news for potential house buyers looking to secure a home loan according to moneysupermarket.com.

Read Article ... Published on 7th June, 2010

Housing market health "overstated"

First-time buyers are learning that mortgage lending increased at its slowest rate for nine years, according to new statistics.

Read Article ... Published on 27th May, 2010

Deficit 'could drive up' mortgage lending cost

First-time buyers are learning that the cost of mortgage lending could be driven up by the national budget deficit, according to a UK body.

Read Article ... Published on 7th May, 2010

First-time buyers' mortgage situation "changed significantly"

The situation surrounding mortgage affordability facing first-time buyers in the UK has changed, according to a finance research specialist.

Read Article ... Published on 27th April, 2010

Interest-only mortgages 'need urgent review'

A leading property expert has called for people who have taken out interest-only mortgages to urgently review their repayment situation.

Read Article ... Published on 14th April, 2010

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

'Why availability of property to rent is important'

The National Landlords Association (NLA) has issued a statement this week revealing a number of reasons why having a strong private rented sector is vitally important to the housing industry as a whole.

Read Article ... Published on 25th June, 2009

Authorities aid residents of flats to rent in Harrow

Residents of property to rent in Harrow, north London can be assured that the local council is doing its utmost to ensure their living conditions are up to standard.

Read Article ... Published on 29th May, 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

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

AMI predicts tough year for property market

House prices will continue to fall and securing a mortgage will remain difficult this year, it has been predicted.

Read Article ... Published on 26th January, 2009

Transport body cracks down on fare evasion

Penalty fares for those who fail to pay for travel on London's transport services are to be increased, it has been announced.

Read Article ... Published on 12th January, 2009

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