London Rental Property News for November 2008
Mayor plans accessibility improvements
Disabled people living in London could be set to benefit from major improvements, it has emerged.
Read Article ... Published on 28th November, 2008
New bus station for White City
Hammersmith & Fulham residents are set to benefit from a new bus station in the borough.
Read Article ... Published on 27th November, 2008
Thames Gateway continues regeneration plans
The Thames Gateway area is set to receive a major economic boost, it has emerged.
Read Article ... Published on 27th November, 2008
'Large deposit needed' for first-time buyers
Those hoping to buy a home are likely to continue to face difficulty in the current market, it has been suggested.
Read Article ... Published on 26th November, 2008
Rail improvements 'to ease pressure on London roads'
Congestion on roads in London is set to be improved by an expansion of the rail network.
Read Article ... Published on 26th November, 2008
Mayor outlines environment plans
London residents could be set to benefit from an improved environment and lower energy bills.
Read Article ... Published on 26th November, 2008
New shuttle service for Newham
People living in the Stratford area of Newham are set to benefit from a new shuttle bus service.
Read Article ... Published on 25th November, 2008
Pre-Budget report 'no help to first-time buyers'
Those thinking of buying a house or flat in London have not been helped by chancellor Alistair Darling's pre-Budget report, it has been suggested.
Read Article ... Published on 25th November, 2008
Greenwich schools to receive early funding boost
Schools in Greenwich are to benefit from an announcement in the pre-Budget report that funding will be brought forward.
Read Article ... Published on 25th November, 2008
Walking in London 'to get easier'
Trials of a system aimed at making it easier for people in the City of Westminster to find their way around are to be extended.
Read Article ... Published on 25th November, 2008
London parks to be selected for improvement
People living across London are set to benefit from funding to improve parks.
Read Article ... Published on 25th November, 2008
Mortgage finance still restricted, figures show
Consumers are continuing to struggle to obtain finance for mortgages, it has been found.
Read Article ... Published on 25th November, 2008
London Olympics 'to set benchmark for sustainability'
The 2012 Olympic Games in London is set to be one of the most sustainable sporting events ever held, it has been stated.
Read Article ... Published on 24th November, 2008
Bromley residents experiencing 'best quality of life in London'
The borough of Bromley has been found to be the best place in London to live.
Read Article ... Published on 24th November, 2008
Harrow council plan for schools approved
Those with children living in Harrow could be set to benefit from improved education in the borough.
Read Article ... Published on 24th November, 2008
Sutton council praised in new report
Sutton is one of the best places to live in London, a report has suggested.
Read Article ... Published on 21st November, 2008
"Outstanding" education in London
Schools in the London boroughs of Westminster, Bromley, Barnet, Camden and Southwark have been praised for their provision of excellent education over the last 15 years.
Read Article ... Published on 21st November, 2008
Croydon bus staff recognised for quality service
Metrobus staff in Croydon have been recognised for the service given to passengers in the borough.
Read Article ... Published on 21st November, 2008
Stamp duty changes 'not helping most buyers'
The majority of people hoping to buy a home have not been helped by stamp duty changes, it has been stated.
Read Article ... Published on 21st November, 2008
Housing market 'still weak'
Consumers are continuing to struggle to obtain finance for mortgages, research has suggested.
Read Article ... Published on 20th November, 2008
Boroughs to be given extra transport funding
London boroughs are to be given more than £168 million of funding to improve transport, it has been revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 20th November, 2008
Mayor calls for reduction in road humps
Boris Johnson has called for local councils in London to scrap speed bumps.
Read Article ... Published on 20th November, 2008
Study backs London cycle plans
People living across London could soon benefit from a cycle hire scheme.
Read Article ... Published on 19th November, 2008
Property market's problems remain, say experts
Those thinking of buying a home in the current market are continuing to struggle, it has been suggested.
Read Article ... Published on 19th November, 2008
Rental demand 'increasing due to lack of mortgages'
As consumers increasingly struggle to be granted mortgages, it has been suggested that a growing number are choosing to rent instead.
Read Article ... Published on 19th November, 2008
London rental prices falling, survey finds
People thinking of renting a home in London could find they get better value for money than they were expecting, the findings of a new report have suggested.
Read Article ... Published on 18th November, 2008
Mayor proposes boost for London economy
Boris Johnson has unveiled a series of proposals designed to stimulate business in the capital.
Read Article ... Published on 18th November, 2008
London Overground network improvements continue
Transport for London (TfL) has announced that a stage of improvements to the London Overground has been completed.
Read Article ... Published on 18th November, 2008
Kensington and Chelsea home to most expensive street, study finds
The most expensive place to buy a home in England and Wales is in Kensington and Chelsea, it has been revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 17th November, 2008
Council praises transport plans
The mayor of London's plans to improve the transport system in the capital have been met with approval by Hounslow council.
Read Article ... Published on 17th November, 2008
London house price falls 'raising spectre of negative equity'
Those thinking of buying a house or flat in London will continue to find it difficult to do so, an expert has noted.
Read Article ... Published on 14th November, 2008
Landlord and tenant relationships thriving, study shows
Consumers choosing to rent a property have been found to be enjoying a good relationship with landlords.
Read Article ... Published on 14th November, 2008
Mayor approves Tower Hamlets redevelopment
The borough of Tower Hamlets is set to benefit from major redevelopment as plans for Canary Wharf have been approved.
Read Article ... Published on 14th November, 2008
London house prices 'have further to fall'
Problems in the financial sector have been blamed for the difficulties being encountered by the London property market.
Read Article ... Published on 13th November, 2008
New schools for Southwark
New schools are set to opened in the London borough of Southwark, it has been revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 13th November, 2008
Outer London Commission 'to create vibrant suburbs'
A new commission has been created to help with the development of outer London boroughs.
Read Article ... Published on 13th November, 2008
'Roads now safer' in Merton
The borough of Merton is being recognised for the steps it has taken to improve the safety of its roads.
Read Article ... Published on 12th November, 2008
Homeowners 'needing additional equity' as prices drop
Falling property prices have meant that homeowners are struggling to find competitive mortgage deals, it has been suggested.
Read Article ... Published on 12th November, 2008
Islington council welcomes new safety campaign
Efforts to make roads safer in Islington have been welcomed by the local council.
Read Article ... Published on 12th November, 2008
London property sales continue to fall
The London housing market is continuing to struggle as finance remains restricted, a study has shown.
Read Article ... Published on 11th November, 2008
Healthy living drive for Tower Hamlets
Residents of Tower Hamlets are to be encouraged to live healthier lifestyles under new government plans.
Read Article ... Published on 11th November, 2008
Mortgage products 'disappearing'
Consumers are continuing to see mortgage products disappear from the market, it has been found.
Read Article ... Published on 10th November, 2008
Free London transport for veterans
War veterans living in London are set to benefit from free public transport.
Read Article ... Published on 10th November, 2008
New bus station for Beckton residents
A new bus station has been opened in the London borough of Newham.
Read Article ... Published on 10th November, 2008
"Exciting times" for Merton as businesses receive support
Companies in Merton are to receive support from the new Business Generator Centre.
Read Article ... Published on 10th November, 2008
Councils urged to follow Westminster green car lead
London boroughs have been urged to take steps to reduce emissions by encouraging the use of environmentally-friendly cars.
Read Article ... Published on 7th November, 2008
Islington backing for daytime Emirates concerts
Islington council has declared its backing for the idea of holding daytime music concerts at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium.
Read Article ... Published on 7th November, 2008
Obama invited to Southwark
Those living in the borough of Southwark may find their area benefits from an increase in publicity thanks to an invitation extended to Barack Obama to come and visit.
Read Article ... Published on 7th November, 2008
Olympic park details unveiled
Details have been revealed of how the London Olympic Park in Stratford will look once the transformation of it is complete.
Read Article ... Published on 6th November, 2008
London buyers 'unlikely to gain' from rate cut
Anyone hoping to be able to get a cheaper mortgage to buy a house in London after today's Bank of England base rate cut is likely to be disappointed, it has been suggested.
Read Article ... Published on 6th November, 2008
Traffic-free shopping day announced
London mayor Boris Johnson has announced that there will be a traffic-free day for Christmas shopping.
Read Article ... Published on 6th November, 2008
Call for cities to gain from eco-town principles
London could gain from the wider application of the principles behind the government's eco-towns scheme, it has been suggested.
Read Article ... Published on 5th November, 2008
More London price falls recorded
Another house price survey has shown that London homes are continuing to lose value.
Read Article ... Published on 5th November, 2008
Mayor sets out transport vision
London mayor Boris Johnson has set out his vision for the future of transport in London.
Read Article ... Published on 5th November, 2008
BAA in £230 million Crossrail deal
Crossrail has agreed a £230 million funding deal with the British Airports Authority (BAA) to help develop the service.
Read Article ... Published on 4th November, 2008
Rate cut may be in vain for mortgage market
The Bank of England's monetary policy committee (MPC) is expected to cut the base rate by at least 0.5 per cent when it meets this week, according to a new poll.
Read Article ... Published on 4th November, 2008
Experts tipping more house price falls
A poll of experts on the housing market has found a consensus that prices will continue to fall next year.
Read Article ... Published on 4th November, 2008
Central London prices in record dive
House prices in the prime central London market has nosedived at a record rate, new figures have indicated.
Read Article ... Published on 3rd November, 2008
London stations in new safety drive
A number of rail stations in London will become safer due to extra manning at night, it has been announced.
Read Article ... Published on 3rd November, 2008
Call for London "sea of green"
Boris Johnson's food guru has called for London's flat roofs to be used to create a "sea of green in the air".
Read Article ... Published on 3rd November, 2008
