London Rental Property News for October 2012

New flats and shops to be built on Wandsworth High Street

Wandsworth Council has announced that a number of new homes and shops are to be built on Wandsworth High Street, breathing new life into the area.

Read Article ... Published on 31st October, 2012

Report tracks growth in London's million pound properties

Affordability has always been a major issue for those looking to buy properties in London, and now a new survey has shown that the problem may be getting even worse.

Read Article ... Published on 30th October, 2012

South Bank due for major regeneration

London's South Bank has long been a popular place for tourists taking in the sights and sounds of the capital, and soon it could be an attractive destination to live as well.

Read Article ... Published on 30th October, 2012

Lambeth's new Jubilee Gardens opened by the Queen

Lambeth's residents already enjoy a number of beautiful parks and green spaces across the borough, and now there is one more to add to the list.

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

Crossrail to boost London property market by £5.5bn

Lettings in London could receive a major boost from the Crossrail project over the next nine years as significant investment takes place along the public transport route.

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

Wandsworth enjoys a new housing boom

Tenants looking for flats to rent in Wandsworth may have seen an increase in the number of potential properties available in the last year.

Read Article ... Published on 22nd October, 2012

Wapping: Maritime history on the banks of the River Thames

There are many reasons to choose property to rent in Wapping, not least its excellent location.

Read Article ... Published on 19th October, 2012

Bermondsey: Old London meets modern living

Bermondsey is a diverse district in the south of the capital that's full of old London character and has a wide choice of properties to rent, from luxury apartments in converted warehouses to Georgian townhouses and post war terraces.

Read Article ... Published on 19th October, 2012

School expansion programme announced in Enfield

The London borough of Enfield is a popular part of the capital for families with children, which is why it is seen a sharp increase in its primary age population over the years.

Read Article ... Published on 18th October, 2012

Marble Arch: Park views, fine dining and fabulous shopping

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

Regents Park: Lush parkland and stunning Regency architecture

Located to the north-west of the centre of the capital, the Regency Park area is a prime location in London.

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

New boulders set to encourage shoppers to New Addington high street

Traders are confident that newly-installed boulders will help attract shoppers to New Addington high street.

Read Article ... Published on 16th October, 2012

20mph speed limit proposed for Camden Council

In a bid to cut traffic accidents and encourage alternative modes of transportation - such as walking and cycling - Camden Council is considering plans for a 20mph speed limit across the borough.

Read Article ... Published on 12th October, 2012

Plans for Blackfriars Tower approved

The Blackfriars area of the capital has gone under significant redevelopment recently. The new train station opened earlier this year, becoming the only station with platforms spanning the River Thames, while a number of buildings including residential and retail space have been sprouting up across the neighbourhood.

Read Article ... Published on 11th October, 2012

Isle of Dogs redevelopment up for planning approval.

Planning permission has recently been requested for a massive redevelopment project in the region surrounding the Crossharbour DLR station on the Isle of Dogs.

Read Article ... Published on 10th October, 2012

Phase one for Battersea power station redevelopment submitted for planning

With its towering chimneys and distinctive Art Deco design, Battersea Power station is a prominent part of the London skyline, and since its closure in 1983, the question of what would happen to this iconic landmark has been in question.

Read Article ... Published on 9th October, 2012

Southwark's busy junctions to be made safer

Southwark Council has announced plans to make the borough's streets safer for cyclists and pedestrians by installing special Trixi Mirrors at busy junctions.

Read Article ... Published on 4th October, 2012

Lambeth residents to enjoy cleaner streets and safer communities

Property to rent in Lambeth has always been attractive thanks to the borough's close proximity to central London, its green spaces, its riverside areas and its numerous amenities.

Read Article ... Published on 3rd October, 2012