London Rental Property News for May 2009
Increase in house prices reported
The average cost of housing in the UK has risen to £154,016 this month, according to new figures.
Read Article ... Published on 29th May, 2009
Londoners show contentment with where they live
Some 61 per cent of Londoners have said they are proud of the region they live in.
Read Article ... Published on 29th May, 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
Advice for residents of property to rent in London
Tescocompare.com has issued advice to anyone living in property to rent in London or elsewhere in the UK.
Read Article ... Published on 28th May, 2009
Rental market prices down year-on-year
The average price of property to rent in London - and the UK as a whole - is lower than it was 12 months ago, according to new research.
Read Article ... Published on 28th May, 2009
A new kind of property to rent in Kensington and Chelsea
Property to rent in Kensington and Chelsea is often some of the most sought-after, but now a new type of letting has been judged to be popular in the area.
Read Article ... Published on 28th May, 2009
Female landlords 'view tenants as customers'
Residents of property to rent in London who have female landlords may be getting a different service to their counterparts who reside in homes run by male property professionals.
Read Article ... Published on 27th May, 2009
Demand for flats to rent in London continues
Tenant demand for flats to rent in London continues to grow and shows no sign of abating, according to new research.
Read Article ... Published on 27th May, 2009
'Try property to rent in London before buying'
Homebuyers are being encouraged to try before they buy when it comes to getting on the housing ladder.
Read Article ... Published on 27th May, 2009
London house prices still too high for key workers
Key public sector workers still find it almost impossible to buy homes in London, despite the fall in house prices over the past year.
Read Article ... Published on 26th May, 2009
Property bargains difficult for buyers to find
People hoping to get on to the property ladder are likely to find it difficult to negotiate a good deal, despite the fall in house prices, a market expert has warned.
Read Article ... Published on 26th May, 2009
Roadshows for people in flats to rent in London
Residents of flats to rent in London and other parts of the UK are being encouraged to head to one of the Gas Safe Register roadshows in the coming weeks.
Read Article ... Published on 22nd May, 2009
Kensington and Chelsea to have new cultural corner
A new scheme is being planned that residents of property to rent in Kensington and Chelsea will be able to benefit from.
Read Article ... Published on 22nd May, 2009
'The future is female' for property to rent in UK
People looking for property to rent in London and other parts of the UK may soon witness more women landlords in the sector, it would seem.
Read Article ... Published on 22nd May, 2009
More tenants of property to rent in UK claim benefits
Recent research has suggested that more tenants of property to rent in London and the UK are on housing benefits.
Read Article ... Published on 22nd May, 2009
Tenants could nominate landlord for award
Tenants happy with their lives in flats to rent in London may want to encourage their property owners to enter the National Landlords Association (NLA) Property Women Awards.
Read Article ... Published on 22nd May, 2009
New play areas for residents of property to rent in Camden
Camden council has announced that the region will soon have 16 new play areas, as part of the Play Pathfinder Scheme.
Read Article ... Published on 21st May, 2009
Another reason to choose property to rent in Westminster
Flat hunters may have another reason to choose property to rent in Westminster.
Read Article ... Published on 21st May, 2009
Property to rent in Southwark 'to set example'
New property to rent in Southwark and other prospective buildings in the area will provide an environmental benchmark for other parts of London.
Read Article ... Published on 20th May, 2009
New service scheme for residents of property to rent in Merton
Anyone living in property to rent in Merton should be aware that the region's local authority is doing its bit to meet the "evolving needs and concerns of its residents".
Read Article ... Published on 20th May, 2009
Rental property in London and UK 'plays important role'
The buy-to-let sector "will continue to play an important role" in the property sector in London and across the UK, it has been suggested.
Read Article ... Published on 19th May, 2009
Improved leisure facilities for residents of property in Southwark
Residents of flats to rent in Southwark are set to benefit from the development of Dulwich Leisure Centre.
Read Article ... Published on 19th May, 2009
People from property in Kensington and Chelsea have their say
People living in property to rent in Kensington and Chelsea have been given the chance to help shape the future of the royal borough.
Read Article ... Published on 19th May, 2009
St John's Wood: Cricket, Beatles and green spaces
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Read Article ... Published on 18th May, 2009
Crossrail construction begins
Construction on London's first new railway in a generation started on Friday, but what does it mean to residents of property in London?
Read Article ... Published on 18th May, 2009
Expo for residents of property in Camden
A new exhibition at Swiss Cottage Library shows what residents of property in Camden can do to make the area they live in "even better", it has been suggested.
Read Article ... Published on 18th May, 2009
London property prices 'boosted by new rail link'
Estate agents in east London have reported property price increases as a result of the new Crossrail project in the capital city.
Read Article ... Published on 18th May, 2009
Warning for residents of property in Tower Hamlets
People living in property in Tower Hamlets have been shown that the local government is keen to keep the electoral register up to date.
Read Article ... Published on 15th May, 2009
Award for property in Tower Hamlets scheme
People looking for flats to rent in Tower Hamlets may be encouraged by a recent award handed out to the area's local authority.
Read Article ... Published on 15th May, 2009
Transport improvements for Hammersmith and Fulham
Residents of property in Hammersmith and Fulham could soon see improvements to one of the main roads that passes through the borough.
Read Article ... Published on 15th May, 2009
Protection for tenants of property in Lewisham
Those looking for houses or flats to rent in Lewisham should know that the borough's council is keen to work with landlords to ensure properties are maintained to the required standard.
Read Article ... Published on 15th May, 2009
'Essential' to have property to rent in London and UK
Having property to rent in London and other parts of the UK is an "essential" part of the housing market, it has been suggested.
Read Article ... Published on 14th May, 2009
Property in Newham commended
Houses and flats in Newham are an example of how zero carbon housing around the Olympic Village should be, according to Green Party member Darren Johnson.
Read Article ... Published on 14th May, 2009
Olympic link for residents of property in Hackney
It is the turn of people living in property in Hackney to reap the benefits of the Olympic Games development work.
Read Article ... Published on 14th May, 2009
Hackney given royal approval
Although she does not live in property in Hackney, the Duchess of Cornwall has shown her support for the borough.
Read Article ... Published on 13th May, 2009
Smart meters for all property in London and UK
All property in London - and the rest of the UK - will have smart meters by 2020, according to the government.
Read Article ... Published on 12th May, 2009
Blears announces new regeneration framework
Both people and places must provide the focus for regeneration in cities across the UK, according to secretary of state for local communities and government Hazel Blears.
Read Article ... Published on 12th May, 2009
Property in Kensington and Chelsea 'has value'
An estate agent in London has claimed that buyers are seeing the value of property in Kensington and Chelsea.
Read Article ... Published on 12th May, 2009
Property in Southwark undergoes refurbishment
Southwark council is currently undertaking work that is part of an overall investment of £90 million in major area renovations.
Read Article ... Published on 12th May, 2009
Property in Hackney can enter In Bloom comp
Residents in property in Hackney who are proud of their gardening skills have been given the option to enter the Hackney in Bloom 2009 competition.
Read Article ... Published on 11th May, 2009
Bank holds interest rates at 0.5%
The cost of borrowing for people residing in property in London and other parts of the UK will remain at 0.5 per cent.
Read Article ... Published on 8th May, 2009
New licensing scheme for letting agents in London
Letting agents in London and the rest of the UK will now have a new licensing scheme to follow.
Read Article ... Published on 8th May, 2009
Property in London to be 'decorated by trees'
Residents of property in London have been given a further chance to enhance the streets where they live.
Read Article ... Published on 7th May, 2009
New property in Lambeth on the horizon
Estate agents in Lambeth will soon have new property to sell after it was announced that a new regeneration project will start in the borough.
Read Article ... Published on 7th May, 2009
Chance to discuss property in Greenwich
Those who live in property in Greenwich have the chance to discuss any pertinent issues they have this weekend.
Read Article ... Published on 6th May, 2009
Residents of property in Wimbledon have needs met
People living in property in Wimbledon have been calling for an expansion of Wimbledon Chase Primary School - and now their requests have been met.
Read Article ... Published on 6th May, 2009
Piccadilly line improvements seen by residents of property in Camden
Residents of property in Camden have seen an improvement in London Underground services thanks to changes to the Piccadilly line, it has been claimed.
Read Article ... Published on 5th May, 2009
Residents of property in Hammersmith 'satisfied with services'
Residents of property in Hammersmith & Fulham are increasingly happy with the services they receive, it has been found.
Read Article ... Published on 1st May, 2009
New sports pitches for children living in property in Newham
A new sporting facility has opened in the London borough of Newham, offering young residents the chance to participate in a range of activities.
Read Article ... Published on 1st May, 2009
Mortgage support 'failing to protect homeowners'
Families struggling to pay their mortgages in the current economic climate are not being helped by a government initiative, the Liberal Democrats have argued.
Read Article ... Published on 1st May, 2009
