London Rental Property News for May 2012
Twickenham Station to get £1.6m overhaul
Twickenham Station is to be radically overhauled thanks to £1.6 million investment in the area.
Read Article ... Published on 31st May, 2012
Westminster centre aid children's communication skills
A speech and language therapy team in Westminster are using cooking to help kids progress with their verbal communication skills.
Read Article ... Published on 31st May, 2012
Wimbledon Chase achieves outstanding mark from Ofsted
Merton's Wimbledon Chase Primary School has been voted as outstanding by Ofsted.
Read Article ... Published on 30th May, 2012
Newham to host David Bailey exhibition
Newham's Royal Docks is to host a major exhibition by photographer David Bailey.
Read Article ... Published on 30th May, 2012
Hillingdon kids plant commemorative wood for Queen
A commemorative wood has been planted in Hillingdon to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
Read Article ... Published on 30th May, 2012
Kensington and Chelsea gets dog ownership accolade
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has been handed the Local Authority Champion Award at the 2012 Dogs Trust Honours awards for its commitment to encouraging responsible dog ownership.
Read Article ... Published on 29th May, 2012
Shepherds Bush Market to be regenerated
The Shepherds Bush Market regeneration scheme has been given the green light.
Read Article ... Published on 29th May, 2012
Fulham 'most popular location' for young professionals
Fulham is the most desirable location for the UK's young aspiring urbanites.
Read Article ... Published on 28th May, 2012
Waltham Forest announces £30m in school funding
A £30 million school redevelopment project has been announced for Waltham Forest.
Read Article ... Published on 28th May, 2012
London average room rents at £130
Average room rents are now at £130 a week in London, newly-released research has found.
Read Article ... Published on 25th May, 2012
Streatham town centre to be improved by BID?
Major improvements could be made to Streatham town centre thanks to a new business partnership.
Read Article ... Published on 25th May, 2012
Olympic infrastructure 'to drive east London house market'
The infrastructure created by the Olympics will see the east London property market become more popular.
Read Article ... Published on 24th May, 2012
Olympic infrastructure 'to drive east London house market'
The infrastructure created by the Olympics will see the east London property market become more popular.
Read Article ... Published on 24th May, 2012
Barking Splash Park opens this weekend
Barking Splash Park will be free to use this weekend (May 25th-27th) to mark its opening.
Read Article ... Published on 24th May, 2012
Southwark estates to get cheaper energy bills
Residents in Southwark can look forward to cheaper energy bills thanks to the creation of a new underground green network.
Read Article ... Published on 23rd May, 2012
Enfield £1.3bn masterplan unveiled
A masterplan has been unveiled that will see a 200-acre site in Enfield regenerated as part of a £1.3 billion plan.
Read Article ... Published on 23rd May, 2012
Londoners encouraged to grow their own fruit and veg
People in London are being encouraged to grow their own fruit and vegetables.
Read Article ... Published on 22nd May, 2012
Merton 'embraces green improvements'
Merton is now a cleaner, greener location to live in thanks to the implementation of the Wandle Valley Low Carbon Zone (LCZ).
Read Article ... Published on 22nd May, 2012
London house prices rise by 1,782% in past 35 years
London house prices have increased by 1,782 per cent in the last 35 years.
Read Article ... Published on 21st May, 2012
Poplar's Chrisp Street to get £100m regeneration
Some £100 million is to be spent regenerating the Chrisp Street area of Poplar in Tower Hamlets.
Read Article ... Published on 21st May, 2012
Putney community hall gets £150k refurb
Newlands Hall in Putney Vale, Wandsworth, has reopened after undergoing significant refurbishments.
Read Article ... Published on 18th May, 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
Norwood Park gets outdoors gym installed
An outdoor gym has been installed in Norwood Park in an effort to encourage more people to take up exercise.
Read Article ... Published on 16th May, 2012
Brixton to benefit from £75m regeneration
An estate in Brixton is to be improved thanks to a £75 million development project.
Read Article ... Published on 16th May, 2012
Olympic concerts to be held at Hyde Park
A series of Olympic-themed concerts are to be held at Hyde Park.
Read Article ... Published on 15th May, 2012
Southall estate to benefit from £196m regeneration
The Havelock Estate in Southall, Ealing, will be constructed as part of a £196 million regeneration programme.
Read Article ... Published on 14th May, 2012
Haringey Council creates £1.2 million community fund
Up to £1.2 million has been made available for community initiatives in Haringey.
Read Article ... Published on 11th May, 2012
Clapham Junction estate to be regenerated
A project has been announced that could see Clapham Junction regenerated.
Read Article ... Published on 11th May, 2012
Barnet to host Diamond Jubilee Festival
A Diamond Jubilee Festival will take place at Barnet's Golders Hill Park.
Read Article ... Published on 10th May, 2012
Edmonton Green leisure facilities to be overhauled
Leisure, art and retail facilities in Edmonton Green are to be drastically improved thanks to a new regeneration plan.
Read Article ... Published on 10th May, 2012
West London 'most popular Olympic rental zone'
West London is set to be the most popular location for Olympic rentals.
Read Article ... Published on 9th May, 2012
Londoners spend 71% of income on rent
London households spend 71 per cent of their take-home pay on rent.
Read Article ... Published on 8th May, 2012
London Pleasure Gardens 'to transform Newham'
A 15-acre site in Newham is to be turned into the London Pleasure Gardens.
Read Article ... Published on 8th May, 2012
Estates in west London set for regeneration
Officials have given the green light to a major regeneration project in west London, it has emerged.
Read Article ... Published on 4th May, 2012
David Bailey exhibition coming to Newham
Newham Council is bringing a major exhibition of David Bailey's work to the borough.
Read Article ... Published on 3rd May, 2012
Phase two of Aylesbury Estate regeneration finished
The second phase of the regeneration project taking place at Aylesbury Estate in Southwark has been completed.
Read Article ... Published on 3rd May, 2012
London landlords 'should not take advantage of Olympics'
Landlords in London should not try and drive up rent over the Olympic period.
Read Article ... Published on 2nd May, 2012
Rowan Park housing development 'to boost Merton area'
Merton's Rowan Park housing development will provide a number of top-of-the-range properties for the area.
Read Article ... Published on 2nd May, 2012
Private sector initiatives 'to transform Olympic Zone'
The Olympic Zone in east London will be completely regenerated thanks to private sector money.
Read Article ... Published on 1st May, 2012
Dagenham to get new community garden
A community garden is to be created in Dagenham.
Read Article ... Published on 1st May, 2012