London Property News

Angela and her husband Samuel Fashanu, brother of the legendary former Wimbledon and England striker John Fashanu, are amongst the first people to buy a new home at New South Quarter, Barratt's exciting new development in Croydon.

There's no gloom in Bloomsbury as Barratt's luxury apartments are snapped up in advance. A row of Edwardian mansion buildings in Bloomsbury, London WC1, which Barratt is transforming into luxury two-bedroom apartments is almost 90 per cent sold ahead of the construction programme.

Lonely Planet’s latest London guidebook has declared East London as the capital’s rising star with Hackney described as one of the emerging areas that will greatly benefit from the East London line extension opening in 2010. Coinciding with this date is the completion of Telford Homes’ Kinetica development, located on Ramsgate Street, E8.

Residents at Berkeley Homes (Urban Living) Ltd’s West 3 London Apartments development in Acton will soon have a state of the art 1.6 million sq ft shopping centre within easy reach, with the opening of the Westfield Centre in Shepherd’s Bush.

House-hunters looking for something that little bit more special can find it on Saturday 13th September - when The Parks in Bracknell Forest opens its brand new showhome.

Many people living in apartments crave outside space in the shape of a garden and more storage. However, making the leap from apartment to house can be costly and many apartment dwellers feel they are being priced out of the house market. According to the latest Land Registry figures, the average house in the Greater London area costs £345,136. At Intro Homes’ Sense7 development in Charlton, South East London, houses are nearly £100,000 less than the average for a London house.

It is well documented that London's creative quarters have seen increasing popularity in recent years. The rapid rise in prices in areas such as Hoxton, Shoreditch and the South Bank is reflective of an influx of wealthy and creative buyers from both the UK and further afield, keen to experience the bohemian approach to life evident in London's most creative neighbourhoods.

Barratt West London is celebrating the launch of the showhome at its prestigious Crown Green Mews development in Wembley. Prospective purchasers are invited to view this stylish development while enjoying a glass of champagne on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September, from 10 am to 5 pm.

Apartments in Young Group's stunning skyscraper development, The Landmark in Canary Wharf (thelandmarke14.com), are being snapped up by shrewd City workers. The development's two iconic towers have proved a hit with the local working population, both for their long term investment potential and also convenience for use as a luxurious city crash pad.

Later this month, Telford Homes will officially launch Greenwich Creekside, one of South London’s most exciting regeneration developments. The public launch will take place at the Marriott Park Lane Hotel, London, W1A on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th September from 11am-5pm.

Despite the property market’s nature to peak and trough, there are areas of the industry that continue to perform strongly. Corporate letting in London is one and the demand for high-quality property is as insatiable as ever. Large corporate lettings companies are reporting a sustained demand for quality accommodation in the capital.

Berkeley Homes (Urban Living) Ltd has launched The Armouries Mews Houses at Royal Arsenal in Woolwich, SE18. Only six of these very exclusive and highly desirable Mews Houses are for sale. They offer purchasers a rare chance to own a brand new three-bedroom, two-storey home in London - a glimmer of light for families in the capital who are faced with a chronic shortage of good quality houses for sale.

Introduced last year, for all properties available for sale, the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is becoming compulsory for all lettings properties on the market from October 1st 2008. The intention is for the EPC to try and influence individuals to consider energy efficiency as part of their decision to occupy a building.

Antler Homes has scrapped the stamp duty on the last remaining home at Grosvenor Gardens in Purley, offering the purchaser a saving of almost £32,000. Plot 2 is the last remaining home at Antler Homes' exclusive development Grosvenor Gardens, a development which offers just two detached homes in a private and secluded location in Purley.

Once home to the offices of Creation Records, a building in Berkley Grove, St John's Wood has been transformed into a spacious four bedroom family home, currently available to rent though Knight Frank for £4,000pw (unfurnished).

Many people living in apartments crave outside space in the shape of a garden and more storage. However, making the leap from apartment to house can be costly and many apartment dwellers feel they are being priced out of the house market. According to the latest Land Registry figures, the average house in the Greater London area costs £345,136. At Intro Homes’ Sense7 development in Charlton, South East London, houses are nearly £100,000 less than the average for a London house.

Homes at George Wimpey's Harvest Gate development are being snapped up fast as buyers realise the potential savings of owning a brand new property in Watford.

A new phase of properties is set to be launched at West 3 London Apartments, offering another rare chance to live in one of Acton's most illustrious heritage buildings. New to the market and set to go live this month are just 26 apartments in Berkeley Homes (Urban Living) Ltd's fourth phase at the Whitehall-style building.

As the Beijing Olympics draw to a close, all eyes turn to London as next in line to host the Olympic torch. For the next four years, it will be all systems go as London prepares to be the host city in 2012.

Pupils from Nascot Wood Junior School, Watford recently enjoyed a wonderful day at Barratt North London's Willow Grange development in Church Road, north of the town centre.

Residents at Berkeley Homes (Urban Living) Ltd's West 3 London Apartments development in Acton will soon have a state of the art 1.6 million sq ft shopping centre within easy reach, with the opening of the Westfield Centre in Shepherd's Bush.

Sarah O'Connor and Daniel Rawlinson had to move down south from Preston when Daniel's employers transferred him to London. The Lockhouse, Barratt West London's stunning development in Camden alongside Regent's Canal, caught their eye as they searched for somewhere to rent.

Just a handful of waterside apartments remain for sale at Bryant Homes' beautiful Grand Union Village development - and so anyone looking to enjoy life in a top London location should hurry to make their reservation.

Despite the economic environment, some properties still have very good long-term investment potential. Walthamstow is just 23 minutes* from Stratford, the hub of the London Olympics, and the newly reduced property prices in the area make it a highly desirable area to look for an excellent investment bargain.

Fast-moving house-hunters can grab a great deal on fantastic four-bedroom homes at Sovereign Chase, George Wimpey North Thames' sought-after development at The Ridgeway in Enfield.