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
We’ve been thinking about all the areas of London we know well and love working in and what makes them unique and today it’s the turn of Wanstead. Despite it’s proximity to central London, it has a real villagey vibe, with the Green running along the Wanstead end of the high street and a … Continued
Property owners often don’t think too much about the essential regular maintenance that is required to keep your London property in tiptop condition. Unfortunately, this can lead to bigger structural issues requiring professional costly repairs. At this time of year, we cannot stress enough how important it is to clear out gutters. In these darkest … Continued
Once upon a time, if you wanted to build a structure, you just did it. There was no red tape to watch out for, no rules to be followed, and no one to answer to. Now, in 2015, you have to follow building codes and regulations as well as seek approval from and inform various … 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