‘It’s empowering to buy a shared ownership home’ September 23, 2019 Shared ownership helped West End actor Chris buy a place of his own in his beloved Islington Twenty-nine year old actor Chris Leask says that shared ownership was the “only way” he was ever going to be able to buy his own place in London. Chris, who is currently playing ‘Everyone Else’ in The Comedy [...]
Our pick of the shared ownership homes on the market right now September 23, 2019 Whether you want to live in trendy east London or find a quiet family home near to schools and parks, there is a shared ownership property for you. Here are some that are on the market right now. Homes in east London Pimento, Aldgate E1Newlon Housing Trust Located close to Aldgate East underground, Pimento is [...]
The new rental apartments bringing ‘New York loft living’ to North London September 20, 2019 A new building of rental apartments has just launched, with the somewhat bold aim of bringing ‘New York warehouse-style living’ to Wembley. Ferrum, which is located close to Wembley Stadium, comprises 741 studio, one, two and three-bed homes which can be rented directly from the developer, Tipi. On entering the building, it’s clear that the [...]
The coolest homes to see this Open House London weekend September 20, 2019 This Saturday and Sunday, buildings across the capital will throw open their doors for Open House London, giving the public a peek into grand stately homes, imposing City skyscrapers and ornate government buildings. But also on the list are ordinary people’s homes, chosen for their unusual architecture or interesting interiors. Whether you’re looking for inspiration [...]
Property of the week: Beer fans will lap up this Chiswick mansion with links to historic brewery September 20, 2019 Steeped in brewing history, this home that has come to the market in West London could be the perfect pad for a beer lover. Records suggest it was built soon after 1700 when it was used as a pub with links to the local brewery – though some of its foundations date back to an [...]
New homes on the market in London this week, including a building with a ‘reflexology walkway’ September 20, 2019 Affinity House, Brent St George has launched 83 apartments at Affinity House, part of its Grand Union neighbourhood in Alperton in the London Borough of Brent. The building comprises studio, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, each with a private outdoor space. Residents will be able to enjoy views over the Grand Union canal and will [...]
New builds: Properties on the market in London this week, from Nine Elms penthouses to Spitalfields family homes September 13, 2019 Battalion Court, Woolwich From £343,000 for a one-bed This Saturday, Bellway is launching a new show home at its Battalion Court development in Woolwich. The homes are perfectly placed for buyers looking to take advantage of the Crossrail effect, with nearby Woolwich station set to open in 2020. One, two and three-bed apartments are available [...]
Focus on: Living by the River Thames September 13, 2019 Every September, the River Thames plays host to the Totally Thames festival; a month-long event which sees it taken over by art installations, history tours and performances. It’s a chance for Londoners to reconnect with the body of water that provides the backdrop to our daily lives, and make the most of some of the [...]
Which London Boy location should Taylor Swift snap up a home in? September 6, 2019 When Taylor Swift released her latest album, Londoners were surprised to find she had penned an ode to our city in a track called London Boy. In the song, she travels around the capital using routes that anyone with a cursory knowledge of the transport system would find completely illogical, such as going from Shoreditch [...]
New homes, shops and cultural venues are set to revitalise a hidden part of Brentford’s industrial past September 6, 2019 Although it is only divided from Kew by a thin stretch of river, Brentford and its West London neighbour could not be more different. Take their history, for example. While the former started out as a country retreat for royals, Brentford has built itself on being a hive of industry. In the Victorian era a [...]
