London Rental Property News for Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets encourages mental wellbeing
Tower Hamlets Council is encouraging homeowners to be more conscious of their general health during Mental Health Awareness Week from May 11th to May 17th.
Read Article ... Published on 12th May, 2015
Jamie Oliver teaches Tower Hamlets to cook
Some lucky Tower Hamlets parents are now able to take advantage of a training programme run by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver.
Read Article ... Published on 19th March, 2015
Tower Hamlets spends over a million revamping new homes
Tower Hamlets has pumped over a million pounds into boosting the number of affordable homes, it has been announced.
Read Article ... Published on 7th August, 2014
Stepney Green: A thriving mix of cultures and heritage
Stepney Green is a district steeped in history. It forms part of the London borough of Tower Hamlets in the East End of London.
Read Article ... Published on 6th December, 2013
Tower Bridge: Connecting thriving boroughs across London
Tower Bridge is a rather unusual area of London. Not only is it one of the most famous bridges in the world, it also connects two boroughs, that is, Southwark and Tower Hamlets.
Read Article ... Published on 8th November, 2013
Tower Hamlets parks are greener and cleaner than ever
Parks and green spaces in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets are now greener than they have ever been, according to the local council, which has conducted a large scale operation to bring the areas up to the highest possible standard.
Read Article ... Published on 19th September, 2013
Canary Wharf: 21st century living
Looking at the docks of Canary Wharf, you might find it difficult to believe that this was once the busiest port in the world. The waters are largely empty, with only the occasional off-shore visitor choosing to moor his boat up in South Quay, where the cranes once used to hoist cargo off of tankers now hang useless.
Read Article ... Published on 29th April, 2013
Plans for new 'urban village' in Canary Wharf
It's home to the headquarters of some of the UK's biggest companies - including HSBC, Barclays, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley and Thomson Reuters, and flats to rent in Canary Wharf are an excellent choice for people who work in the financial centre, or who want to enjoy an easy commute to the middle of London.
Read Article ... Published on 5th November, 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
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
Bow: The thriving heart of the East End
Situated in the London borough of Tower Hamlets on the eastern fringe of the capital, Bow is a thriving part of the East End and a highly popular residential area.
Read Article ... Published on 12th September, 2012
Bartlett Park improvement plans being examined
Tower Hamlets Council has confirmed that it had a good response to its six-week public consultation on plans to redevelop Bartlett Park and make major improvements for local residents, both to the park itself and the road network bordering it.
Read Article ... Published on 12th September, 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
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
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
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
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
Stepney Green to get £70 million overhaul
A £70 million social regeneration project will see 462 homes built in Stepney Green.
Read Article ... Published on 29th March, 2012
Bethnal Green and Victoria Park host skating events
Young people occupying flats to rent in Bethnal Green and Victoria Park have seen events taking place in their areas to highlight the range of skating facilities available to them.
Read Article ... Published on 22nd February, 2012
Tower Hamlets city bid receives Olympic athlete support
Residents of flats to rent in Tower Hamlets have seen the area's bid to receive city status win support from one of Britain's most promising Olympic athletes.
Read Article ... Published on 31st January, 2012
Tower Hamlets rallies support for city status bid
People occupying flats to rent in Tower Hamlets are being called upon to offer their support for a campaign by the local authority to have the borough officially recognised as a city.
Read Article ... Published on 8th December, 2011
Tower Hamlets to host Olympic celebrations at London Live
People occupying flats to rent in Tower Hamlets next summer will be able to enjoy the excitement of the Olympic Games as part of an open-air event called London Live.
Read Article ... Published on 2nd December, 2011
Chelsea starts search for next generation of footballers in Tower Hamlets
Young footballers living in property to rent in Tower Hamlets have the chance to show off their skills at a trial with Premier League giants Chelsea later this month.
Read Article ... Published on 13th October, 2011
Whitechapel Market improvements set to begin
People who live in property to rent in Whitechapel may be pleased to hear that a project to make £1 million worth of improvements to the local market gets underway next week.
Read Article ... Published on 13th October, 2011
Tower Hamlets buildings opening doors to public
People living in flats to rent in Tower Hamlets can see inside some of the borough's most inspiring buildings this weekend (September 18th and 19th).
Read Article ... Published on 13th September, 2011
Tower Hamlets women invited to get healthy
Women living in property to rent in Tower Hamlets will have the chance to lead healthier lifestyles thanks to a new initiative in the borough.
Read Article ... Published on 6th September, 2011
Tower Hamlets Council fights to preserve industrial past
Residents living in property to rent in the London borough of Tower Hamlets, among others in the area, will be able to find out about the history of the area in which they reside, after the council vowed to preserve its industrial past.
Read Article ... Published on 15th August, 2011
Over-60s in Tower Hamlets set to benefit from £1 swimming sessions
Residents aged 60 and over who are living in property to rent in the London borough of Tower Hamlets are among those set to benefit from cheaper swimming sessions.
Read Article ... Published on 3rd August, 2011
Canary Wharf: Real City living
Canary Wharf really is slap bang in the centre of the City. Located in E14 in the London borough of Tower Hamlets, the area is right in the heart of the country's financial district and is close to a number of great amenities and attractions.
Read Article ... Published on 28th July, 2011
Tower Hamlets residents set to benefit from grassroots sports boost
People living in property to rent in the London borough of Tower Hamlets, as well as other housing in the area, are set to benefit from a cash boost to be spent on grassroots sports.
Read Article ... Published on 27th July, 2011
Mayor launches Decent Homes programme
Mayor Lutfur Rahman has launched the Decent Homes programme, which will improve the quality of property to rent in the London borough of Tower Hamlets.
Read Article ... Published on 30th June, 2011
Whitechapel High Street to be revamped
People living in property to rent in the London borough of Tower Hamlets will be able to enjoy an improved High Street in Whitechapel in the not-so-distant future.
Read Article ... Published on 30th June, 2011
Tower Hamlets residents given Olympic jobs
Some people living in property to rent in the London borough of Tower Hamlets are among the first to gain Olympic jobs.
Read Article ... Published on 14th June, 2011
Tower Hamlets bids for city status
People living in property to rent in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets are being urged to back a bid for the area to be given city status.
Read Article ... Published on 26th May, 2011
Tower Hamlets residents take part in Adult Learners' Week
People living in property to rent in the London borough of Tower Hamlets are taking part in Adult Learners' Week.
Read Article ... Published on 17th May, 2011
Regeneration work begins in Tower Hamlets
Regeneration work has begun at a park close to property to rent in the London borough of Tower Hamlets.
Read Article ... Published on 27th April, 2011
Tower Hamlets residents to enjoy cleaner streets
People living in property to rent in the London borough of Tower Hamlets will enjoy cleaner streets over the coming months.
Read Article ... Published on 8th April, 2011
Mile End: Low-cost but lots to do
Located in the East End of London in the borough of Tower Hamlets, Mile End is 3.6 miles east-northeast of Charing Cross and is in the postcode district E3.
Read Article ... Published on 31st March, 2011
New school opens in Tower Hamlets
A new secondary school has opened in Bow, which could interest families moving to flats to rent in the London borough of Tower Hamlets.
Read Article ... Published on 11th March, 2011
Tower Hamlets council urges residents to register Olympic events
People living in property to rent in the London borough of Tower Hamlets are being urged to inform their local council about any cultural events they have planned for next year.
Read Article ... Published on 16th February, 2011
London Overground 'better services Wapping residents'
Property to rent in Wapping is serviced by the London Overground, a transport link that more people are happy with, according to a new survey.
Read Article ... Published on 28th January, 2011
Flats to rent in Bethnal Green 'near Britain's best new restaurant'
People looking for flats to rent in Bethnal Green may now enjoy some of the UK's greatest cooking after a local restaurant grabbed best new establishment in an annual awards.
Read Article ... Published on 2nd September, 2010
Parks 'make flats to rent in London even nicer'
People looking for flats to rent in the London borough of Tower Hamlets may be pleased to know that antisocial behaviour in the area is being tackled so that everyone can enjoy the open air.
Read Article ... Published on 5th August, 2010
Will letting take-up inspire people to consider flats to rent in London?
Flats to rent in London and around the country appear to be increasing in popularity, according to new data.
Read Article ... Published on 21st July, 2010
Halifax annual figures could persuade some to rent in London
People may spend more time looking at property to rent in the London borough of Tower Hamlets after the latest House Price Index from Halifax showed the cost of buying a home has risen.
Read Article ... Published on 9th July, 2010
'Tesco Town' gets approval
People considering looking for property to rent in London may be interested to know about plans for a 'Tesco Town' to be built Bromley-by-Bow, after they were approved by local authorities.
Read Article ... Published on 28th May, 2010
Kickstart cuts 'could hold up' house building
First-time buyers are being told that cuts to a programme aimed at creating more affordable housing in the UK, could deepen an "already acute crisis".
Read Article ... Published on 26th May, 2010
Stamp duty measures 'will have modest impact'
One of Britain's biggest mortgage bodies has criticised Labour and Conservative pledges on stamp duty relief for first-time buyers, claiming it will have a "modest impact".
Read Article ... Published on 26th April, 2010
New £200 million Tower Hamlets development agreed
A planning application for redevelopment of part of London's east end was approved by local authorities.
Read Article ... Published on 16th March, 2010
Are more Londoners choosing to rent?
Homeownership is falling, according to new research, which could point to a growing trend for Britons embracing the flexibility and cost savings that renting their home can afford.
Read Article ... Published on 4th March, 2010
Bethnal Green: 'Close to the city' in Bethnal Green
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Read Article ... Published on 19th February, 2010
Property changes in Tower Hamlets
Work to develop the Ocean Estate in Tower Hamlets started yesterday, with new properties set to be built and renovation on current housing stock in the pipeline.
Read Article ... Published on 26th August, 2009
Tenants advised on election eligibility
Tenants of property to rent in Mile End, flats to rent in Whitechapel or other letting residences in the borough of Tower Hamlets such as Bow are being targeted by the local council to ensure they are able to vote at the next elections.
Read Article ... Published on 26th August, 2009
Landlords improving their properties?
Those looking for property to rent in Bethnal Green, flats to rent in Shoreditch or houses in other parts of the UK may be set to benefit from an improved choice of residences, it would seem.
Read Article ... Published on 19th August, 2009
Arla calls for rogue landlord crackdown
The government should work harder to stamp out rogue letting agents and landlords in the private rented sector, it has been suggested.
Read Article ... Published on 13th August, 2009
NAEA: Lettings vital for the UK
The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has indicated that buy-to-let investors and the private rented sector as a whole will become increasingly crucial in supplying properties for people in the UK.
Read Article ... Published on 13th August, 2009
Cost of property increases, says Halifax
The average cost of property in the UK grew by 1.1 per cent between June and July 2009, it has been suggested.
Read Article ... Published on 6th August, 2009
'Why availability of property to rent is important'
The National Landlords Association (NLA) has issued a statement this week revealing a number of reasons why having a strong private rented sector is vitally important to the housing industry as a whole.
Read Article ... Published on 25th June, 2009
Events to entertain residents of flats to rent in Tower Hamlets
Tenants of flats to rent in Mile End, Whitechapel and other parts of east London such as Bethnal Green have a number of events to keep them occupied in the coming days.
Read Article ... Published on 16th June, 2009
Landlords 'should be in it for the long term'
Landlords who join the buy-to-let sector have been told that they should see their investments as a long-term method of making money.
Read Article ... Published on 11th June, 2009
Resident of Tower Hamlets property wins cash
A resident of property in Tower Hamlets has been awarded £100 - just by paying her council tax.
Read Article ... Published on 8th June, 2009
Arla suggests moves to boost private rented sector
Those living in property to rent in Barnet or flats to rent in Tower Hamlets could be among the beneficiaries of landlords being exempt from some forms of property tax, it would seem.
Read Article ... Published on 3rd June, 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
New sporting scheme for children living in property in Tower Hamlets
An initiative designed to use sport to motivate underachieving children has been launched in the London borough of Tower Hamlets.
Read Article ... Published on 23rd April, 2009
Property market 'a distant dream' for first-time buyers
Purchasing a property remains a distant dream for the majority of young people, it has been argued.
Read Article ... Published on 20th April, 2009
Free weekend parking for residents of flats to rent in Bethnal Green
Residents of one London borough are being offered the chance to take advantage of free parking at weekends.
Read Article ... Published on 9th April, 2009
Crossrail station to be available for those who rent flats in Docklands
Those choosing flats to rent in Docklands are set to benefit from plans to improve transport across London, it has been revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 1st April, 2009
Free swimming for people living in property in Bethnal Green
Those living in property in Bethnal Green are being encouraged to take up a more active lifestyle through a new council initiative.
Read Article ... Published on 27th March, 2009
Healthy eating demonstration for pupils living in property in Bethnal Green
Children living in property in Bethnal Green could be set to benefit from a healthier lifestyle as a result of local authority initiatives.
Read Article ... Published on 26th March, 2009
Formal recognition for historic Tower Hamlets sites
A number of buildings in Tower Hamlets have been formally recognised by being listed at grade II by English Heritage.
Read Article ... Published on 26th February, 2009
Olympic legacy plans outlined
Plans for the development of the Olympic Park for use after the 2012 London Games have been outlined.
Read Article ... Published on 11th February, 2009
Government steps up plans for Olympic legacy
A new company is to be set up in order to plan ways to ensure London benefits from the 2012 Olympics after the Games.
Read Article ... Published on 6th February, 2009
Mayor appoints head of legacy team
London mayor Boris Johnson has announced a new appointment as part of his aim to ensure the 2012 Olympics deliver lasting benefits for the capital.
Read Article ... Published on 16th January, 2009
Free training for Tower Hamlets youngsters
Young people in Tower Hamlets are to be offered a free developmental training course in order to help them find a job.
Read Article ... Published on 7th January, 2009
Crossrail station to be built in Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets residents are set to benefit as planning permission for a Crossrail station has been improved.
Read Article ... Published on 29th December, 2008
Asbos to be publicised in Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets council is taking steps to improve the quality of live for residents of the London borough.
Read Article ... Published on 16th December, 2008
Olympics 'will leave transport legacy'
Londoners are set to benefit from improvements to transport as a result of the 2012 Olympics, it has been suggested.
Read Article ... Published on 11th December, 2008
East London rugby academy to continue
The Josh Lewsey Rugby Academy is to continue training young people in the sport following support from global investment bank Nomura and the East London Business Alliance.
Read Article ... Published on 10th December, 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
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
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
New statistics show most London boroughs in house price fall
The latest Land Registry figures have revealed that 30 of London's boroughs have seen a fall in house prices in the last month.
Read Article ... Published on 28th October, 2008
Canary Wharf development given go-ahead
Tower Hamlets council has given the green light to a new development at Canary Wharf.
Read Article ... Published on 10th October, 2008
London rental levels 'still falling'
Average rents are continuing to fall across London, new research has shown.
Read Article ... Published on 7th October, 2008
Tower Hamlets home to London's best park
Tower Hamlet's expansive Victoria Park has been named "London's Perfect Park" by Time Out magazine.
Read Article ... Published on 5th September, 2008
Londoners believe Olympics will improve city
More than 70 per cent of Londoners believe that the 2012 Olympic Games will be beneficial to the city, a survey has shown.
Read Article ... Published on 4th September, 2008
Newham gets clock ticking for London Olympics
The London Borough of Newham has officially started the countdown to the 2012 Olympic Games.
Read Article ... Published on 3rd September, 2008
Olympics on target to bring new jobs
Preparations for London's 2012 Olympic Games look to be on target in their efforts to regenerate several east London boroughs.
Read Article ... Published on 1st September, 2008
Huge regeneration project for east London
A further two major regeneration projects have been announced for east London, which could increase rental interest in the area.
Read Article ... Published on 28th August, 2008
Discount ticket booth for Brent Cross
Brent Cross shopping centre is to benefit from a new ticket booth selling discounted West End tickets.
Read Article ... Published on 17th June, 2008
Praise floods in for outgoing East End mayor
Tributes have poured in for the outgoing mayor of the east London borough of Tower Hamlets upon her departure from office.
Read Article ... Published on 3rd June, 2008
