Property

The Boom in London’s Super Prime Property Lettings Over the last ten years, the top of the luxury London property market has borne witness to spectacular growth. Record low interest rates, the insatiable thirst of the foreign buyer and the Capital’s impressive infrastructure, have boosted asset prices in the Capital. However, this upwards trajectory has been tempered by a combination of factors, including; the stamp duty surcharge on second homes, Brexit and changes to the non-dom rules. Nevertheless, London’s desirability...

A family's £700,000 brand new dream home has turned into a stinking nightmare after builders installed 11 drains and a sewage pumping station - in their front garden. Mark and Rhian Buller bought their house when it was still under construction, were left disappointed when they learned their front lawn would be riddled with manhole covers. But their disappointment soon turned to disgust soon after they moved in, because the entire area began smelling like waste - and they learned...

The process of applying for planning permission yourself or through an agent can be difficult and frustrating. Thousands of applications are still denied each year resulting in numerous re-attempts. Overlooking/loss of privacy was the main reason for declining applications. However, it’s now easier to get planning permission in England, with 88 per cent of applications approved. The City of London tops the list as the easiest, with 99 per cent of all planning permission applications granted. This is high compared...

New research has used more than 4,000 crowdsourced noise level readings to reveal the quietest boroughs in London. Tower Hamlets was revealed to be the quietest neighbourhood closely followed by Sutton, Waltham Forest, Croydon and Ealing, where the average noise levels range from 53.8-57.3 dB from over 150 readings – a level comparative to that of conversation in the average restaurant. At the other end of the scale, Islington was found to be the loudest borough in London. The average decibel...

A counter petition was set up to save the rude-sounding road in Rowley Regis, West Midlands

Whether you’re thinking about investing in residential or student property, the UK buy to let market has the potential to provide a lucrative investment opportunity. However, there are a number of things to consider before embarking on your first venture into buy to let property. Know Your Tenant Deciphering what tenants you want to attract should be the first step you take on your journey into property investment. Student property benefits from an unremitting student population searching for accommodation in...

Moving house is one of the most stressful things a person can do. In fact, they rank it up there with getting married these days! It’s fair to say that there is so much stress and chaos involved in a house move, and you long for things to go as smoothly as possible. Anything you can do to ease the stress involved in moving house is certainly going to be a positive. But, this might seem like it’s a difficult...

With many investors both domestically and internationally on the lookout for their next investment opportunity in the UK, London often appears near the top of their list of destinations, however rising prices in the capital and London's international reputation for overpriced property can deter many investors from choosing London as their next investment destination. With billions of pounds being invested in regeneration projects in London and major upgrades to transport links throughout the city, more and more niche areas are...

  Robbie Williams has robustly defended plans for an extension in his back garden following the latest backlash from neighbour Jimmy Page. The multi-millionaire music legends have been at loggerheads since the former Take That star moved next door in 2013. Williams is renovating Michael Winner’s old home in Holland Park, London, and also wants to build an underground swimming pool as well as a summerhouse. But he has faced opposition from Led Zeppelin star Page, who is fiercely protective...