The Mayor London, Sadiq Khan, has announced London’s first ever building programme that is dedicated to council homes, with plans to build over 11,000 homes at a cost of more than £1 billion to be let at social rent levels. The news comes after the Prime Minister, Theresa May, announced that councils will be allowed … Continued
The value of homes within 500m of a London Underground stations has risen by 67% in the past decade, according to new research from price comparison site Service Octopus. According to the research, one of the most lucrative lines in London is the Victoria line. A property next to Walthamstow Central that cost £268,000 in … Continued
When you find the house of your dreams, getting a private building survey is perhaps one of the most overlooked factors. Many buyers see a survey as another additional cost, at a time when they are probably making the most expensive purchase of their lifetime. However, normally in hindsight, not getting a professional survey done … Continued
Amid the political uncertainty, falling house prices and unwelcome taxes, there is one clear window of opportunity that has become apparent to the savvy London property investor: buy-to-let property. What makes purchasing property to let so attractive in the current market? Whereas some investors may have previously found themselves priced out of the London property … Continued
The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced plans to build more than 250,000 new homes in London’s thirteen outer suburbs in an attempt to overcome the capital’s housing crisis. With London remaining as popular location to live as ever for people nationwide and worldwide, the demand for affordable housing has increased tenfold, particularly in … Continued
There’s no point denying that Britain’s ever uncertain and changing exit from the EU has not done fantastic things for the housing market. A new survey by the Royal Institute for Chartered Surveyors has revealed that nationwide, enquiries, agreed sales and new instructions have declined. However, an exclusive new report has proved that certain postcodes … Continued
The demand for housing in London’s boroughs continues to be on the rise. In line with this and new government policy, 19 boroughs must now increase their levels of housebuilding if they are to meet the government’s new assessment of housing need around the country. Speaking in the House of Commons, Communities secretary Sajid Javid, … Continued
With living space in London at a low, and house prices at a high, for many first-time buyers, becoming homeowners seems like a far-off dream. However, the rise of a new small-scale, high-density, form of living is being touted as the solution. Micro flats are normally smaller than 400 square feet, and start … Continued
In the case of almost every type of building work, building regulations approval is needed. It can seem like a time-consuming, and frankly, annoying part of your project, but checking everything you plan to do has approval and being given the green light by the authorities at the right time, will save you a lot … Continued
The role of a chartered surveyor is situated in a vast and ever changing landscape. A job that is commonly misunderstood, the title of a chartered surveyor is an encompassing term for a variety of different professions all linked to advising on landed property. This can be any role, from surveying roads and advising companies … Continued