London Rental Property News for July 2012
Landlord confidence reaches new high
Private rented sector landlords are feeling more confident than they have at any other time since the credit crunch, according to new research from Paragon Mortgages.
Read Article ... Published on 31st July, 2012
Lambeth's parks win awards
Lambeth has plenty to offer those looking for property to rent in London, and chief among its offerings is its wide variety of green spaces.
Read Article ... Published on 31st July, 2012
Tower Hamlets high streets to be revitalised
Lettings in London, specifically in the borough of Tower Hamlets, could receive a boost thanks to a new programme of funding designed to breathe new life into the area's high streets.
Read Article ... Published on 30th July, 2012
Imperial College London's expansion plans accepted
Imperial College London's proposals to regenerate part of Hammersmith and Fulham have been accepted.
Read Article ... Published on 27th July, 2012
Home improvements favoured over moving, study finds
Some 47 per cent of homeowners are going to improve their properties in the next 12 months.
Read Article ... Published on 26th July, 2012
Cricklewood: A new town in the making
People may be tempted to check out property to rent in Cricklewood for a number of reasons.
Read Article ... Published on 26th July, 2012
Bexley 'is a great area for empty nesters'
Bexley is the best place to live in London for families whose children have flown the nest.
Read Article ... Published on 25th July, 2012
Greenwich's Charlton Lido gets £2m facelift
The Charlton Lido in Greenwich has been re-opened after receiving a £2 million facelift.
Read Article ... Published on 25th July, 2012
Islington kids can swim for free this summer
Children aged 16 and under can swim for free this summer in Islington.
Read Article ... Published on 24th July, 2012
Isle of Dogs: Families will enjoy island life
There are many reasons why the Isle of Dogs is a great place to live. The area has developed a big reputation in the 21st century, starring in films such as Batman Begins and The World Is Not Enough.
Read Article ... Published on 24th July, 2012
London house prices rise by £207 a week due to Olympics
House prices have risen by an average of £207 a week since the Olympic Games was awarded to London.
Read Article ... Published on 23rd July, 2012
Tower Hamlets Council to create conservation area
A new conservation area near the Olympic Park is to be created by Tower Hamlets Council.
Read Article ... Published on 23rd July, 2012
Newham unveils UK's tallest bronze sculpture
The tallest bronze sculpture in the UK has been unveiled in Newham.
Read Article ... Published on 20th July, 2012
60% of landlords plan to buy more property in next 6 months
60% of landlords plan to buy more property in next 6 months
Read Article ... Published on 19th July, 2012
Marylebone Library to get new permanent location
Plans have been approved that will see Marylebone Library get a new permanent location.
Read Article ... Published on 18th July, 2012
Haringey's investment fund receives over 300 applications
Over 300 groups have made applications for investment under Haringey Council's pioneering One Borough One Future fund.
Read Article ... Published on 17th July, 2012
Victoria to get new shopping district
Plans have been announced that will see a new shopping district created in Victoria, Westminster.
Read Article ... Published on 17th July, 2012
Paddington: An area on the up
The district of Paddington is located within the borough of Westminster and offers plenty of sites for people to enjoy.
Read Article ... Published on 17th July, 2012
Croydon residents to enjoy bike rides in borough?
Residents in Croydon are being encouraged to get back into the saddle and go for a bike ride.
Read Article ... Published on 16th July, 2012
Aylesbury estate in Southwark to be regenerated
A total of 4,200 new homes are to be constructed as part of the regeneration of the Aylesbury estate in Southwark.
Read Article ... Published on 13th July, 2012
Renting a property 'cheaper than buying'
Renting a property can be a much less expensive option than buying.
Read Article ... Published on 13th July, 2012
Landlords and tenants 'benefit from a detailed inventory'
Both landlords and tenants should be keen to have a detailed inventory carried out before anyone moves into a property.
Read Article ... Published on 12th July, 2012
St George's Leisure Centre gets £800k overhaul
St George's Leisure Centre in Shadwell has been refurbished thanks to a £800,000 investment from Tower Hamlets Council.
Read Article ... Published on 12th July, 2012
Kilburn: A location with plenty to offer
Kilburn is an area that a lot of people would be happy to live in.
Read Article ... Published on 11th July, 2012
London property market 'still a safe haven'
Property in London is still being viewed as a reliable investment.
Read Article ... Published on 10th July, 2012
Brent's libraries see upsurge in members
More than 4,000 people have signed up to Brent's libraries in the past three months.
Read Article ... Published on 10th July, 2012
Westminster Council spending over £1m cleaning streets
Over £1 million is to be spent by Westminster Council cleaning up the area ahead of the Olympic Games.
Read Article ... Published on 9th July, 2012
Hounslow High Street gets a makeover
Hounslow High Street has been made over in an effort to regenerate the area.
Read Article ... Published on 6th July, 2012
Clapham opens state-of-the-art library
A new state-of-the-art library has been opened in Clapham.
Read Article ... Published on 6th July, 2012
Renters lose £313 of deposits in repair charges
Renters are losing an average of £313 of their deposit when they move out of a property.
Read Article ... Published on 5th July, 2012
Croydon residents offered free home insulation
Residents in Croydon can now get access to free home insulation.
Read Article ... Published on 5th July, 2012
Greenwich town centre to be regenerated
A 2.2-acre site in Greenwich town centre has been acquired as part of a regeneration scheme.
Read Article ... Published on 4th July, 2012
Landlords 'need a detailed inventory'
Landlords have to make sure they carry out a detailed inventory before letting someone move in to a property.
Read Article ... Published on 3rd July, 2012
Energy-efficient homes 'more attractive to renters'
Landlords in London may want to consider making their homes more environmentally-friendly.
Read Article ... Published on 2nd July, 2012
