London Property News

Homebuyers can pick up the latest design tips by visiting George Wimpey's stunning new showhome at its Waterside Park development in West Drayton. Open daily from 10.30am to 5.30pm, the five-bedroom ‘Finch' is attracting a wealth of interest from those keen to see how good life can be at the brand new development.

Whether you are a frequent business traveller, have a second home abroad or just like peace of mind when you leave for a holiday, good security is of paramount importance when choosing a new property.

The Arc, a new development in Harrow by Barratt North London has had its vast hoarding and scaffolding removed to reveal a striking scheme offering 129 private apartments, 51 affordable homes and 4000 square feet of office space.

Award winning developer, Countryside Properties, with joint venture partner, Annington Homes, is launching a new development of stylish, contemporary properties in the highly sought after area of Mill Hill, North London. Ridgemont, an attractive development of apartments and houses, is launching on Sunday, 17th August 2008.

Barratt North London has acquired its seventh site in Watford, demonstrating its continued commitment to providing quality new homes in the town. The development at 53 High Street will offer 56 apartments, 17 of which will be affordable homes.

Enjoy a selection of superb wines this Thursday 7th August from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm when Barratt West London will be hosting a wine tasting evening at its latest development, The Lockhouse, on Oval Road in Camden, NW1.

Greg Dyke, chairman of Brentford Football Club, and former director general of the BBC, recently opened the Lavender garden at Great West Quarter, Barratt West London's flagship development in Brentford that is regenerating a former run-down industrial site. Mr Dyke, who unveiled a commemorative plaque and planted the final tree in the garden, said: "My heart is here in West London and I think it's wonderful to see new life springing up in the area, both in terms of new homes and lovely gardens."

Teacher Marcia Campbell was so impressed by New South Quarter, Barratt Kent's outstanding new development in Croydon, that she bought two apartments off-plan as an investment when she visited on the launch day.

Sunrise Radio, the UK’s first independent radio station catering specifically for the Asian community held a special one off broadcast live from Parkwest, the latest development in London’s Heathrow Quarter by St George. Breakfast show DJ Tony Patti along with Deepa Rai and Ruby Raza all went on air live from the luxurious surroundings of the stunning new sales and marketing centre, which is located on Porters Way in West Drayton, just 2 miles north of Heathrow Airport and 1 mile from Stockley Park Business Centre.

Berkeley Homes (South East London) Ltd has unveiled its summer collection of apartments, each complete with a fabulous private terrace. The collection’s highlights include a terrace at Caspian Wharf that is actually larger in size than the internal accommodation and a range of ‘his and hers’ terraces at Hoppers Yard.

On 22nd July 2008, the Crossrail project won final approval from Parliament, allowing the government to begin work on the 18-year-old plan. The arrival of the £16 billion railway line, which will link West Drayton to the heart of London and beyond, is likely to signal great news for prospective purchasers at Parkwest, the latest development by St George, located just 1 mile from West Drayton Train Station and Stockley Park.

Fairview Homes is pleased to announce the launch of its ‘Flying Start’ deal at Escala in Gants Hill (near Ilford), where first time buyers can snap up a new home for just 75% of the existing purchase price. The new deal has been designed by Fairview to help struggling first time buyers onto the property ladder. At Escala a two bedroom apartment is typically priced from £180,000 but with the Flying Start deal, purchasers would pay as little as £135,000.

Confounding many experts' views of the London property market, Barratt West London's Crown Green Mews development is proving a phenomenal success with 50 per cent of the four-bedroom homes now sold.

Premier London apartment builder Telford Homes has just revealed first details of its new south east London development, to be launched this September. ‘Greenwich Creekside’ is located close to the River Thames and just next door to the famous Laban Dance Centre, from which it draws its architectural inspiration – the layout by Squires and Partners, is based on the form of a group of dancers.

St George has announced that construction of Imperial Wharf Railway Station has now commenced. The project is being undertaken by St George Central London Ltd, developers of Imperial Wharf, the award winning mixed use development on the River Thames. The station will be of enormous benefit to local residents and businesses in both Hammersmith & Fulham and the southern end of Kensington & Chelsea.

St George, London’s leading mixed-use developer, has announced the opening of the Tesco Express convenience store at Beaufort Park, London NW9. The 3,726 sq ft (346 m2) store offers residents, visitors and the local community easy access to a wide range of fresh produce, magazines, flower and wines and spirits along with everything else you would expect to find from the UK’s leading retailer.

Leading developer Fairview New Homes is hosting an open day at its Escala 2 development in Gants Hill near Ilford on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th of July. The event will give potential purchasers the opportunity to view the impressive Escala 2 development at first hand and discuss the range of purchase options Fairview can provide. With prices starting from £190,000 for a stylish North-East London apartment boasting tube access on the doorstep and just 4 miles from Docklands, Escala 2 is certainly a development worth seeing.

When it comes to the two main factors in buying a new home- price and location- young professionals are finding SE19 ticks all the boxes. Just a short distance to both city amenities and lush green spaces, Intro Homes’ The Point development in West Norwood, SE19 is a collection of 43 stylish one, two and three-bedroom apartments. Purchasers who act quickly will be making a solid, long term investment in a fine residential offering.

Buyers at Royal Arsenal in London, SE18 are benefiting from the development's location as a gateway to a world-class entertainment scene. Residents can sail to the O2 venue in just 8 minutes by taking the Thames Clipper fast ferry service, which departs daily from the on-site Royal Arsenal Pier. In fact, some residents can actually watch the Clipper pulling in to the pier from their property.

The North London Borough of Barnet is set to undergo dramatic transformation in what will be London’s largest regeneration scheme now that Boris Johnson has been elected Mayor, making it an ideal investment opportunity for savvy investors and would be home-buyers.

DBS Homes have reduced the asking prices of the 4 remaining apartments at Cranbrook Court, Croham Road, South Croydon by nearly 15% compared to the average price drop of only 11% for the area.

Buying property off-plan, or before a single brick has been laid, can seem like a daunting prospect, especially given the current marketplace. However, one developer believes that finding a distinctive development, in a great location, with unique features will still provide excellent rewards to the shrewd buyer that gets in early.

A spate of residential development in Whitechapel has resulted in the area evolving into a fashionable, cosmopolitan part of London, popular with young professionals. The arrival of new residents and the resulting changes in the area have had a positive effect for long term residents and businesses.

One of the East End of London’s least known dockland sites is being offered as a rare commercial and community development opportunity. Lee Valley Regional Park Authority (LVRPA) and London Thames Gateway Development Corporation (LTGDC) have substantial funds allocated to site improvement and are seeking development partners to transform East India Dock Basin into a vibrant new visitor attraction. This will be the first phase of one of Britain’s largest regeneration projects, the Lower Lee Valley.

Property-seekers at Altius, George Wimpey's sought-after development close to the proposed 2012 Olympic Village in London, can benefit from reserving their home now with completion not due until late 2009.