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Community gym created at Royal Arsenal

Finding the time to keep fit can often prove difficult for many hard working city types who appreciate the need to exercise after a long day in the office.

Linden helps customers get connected

Figures from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Association of Residential Lettings Agents show that in 2007 rents are rising at their fastest pace since surveys began and that demand now outstrips supply.

Barratt helps buyers over the deposit hurdle

Raising the deposit can be a major hurdle in buying a new property. Homebuyers who cannot find the cash quickly may risk losing their dream home.

Be part of the “in crowd” at Queen Mary’s Gate

Property hotspots come and go but one area creating a buzz that looks set to last is South Woodford in East London. Perfectly positioned on the edge of Epping Forest, but right on the Central line for easy access into the city, this zone four gem has a ‘villagey’ feel like Highgate or Hampstead as well as a happening bar, restaurant and shopping scene, often frequented by celebrities amongst the locals.

Barratt scores £500m South London hat-trick

Barratt Developments has won its third major South London success in three months by being named preferred developer for the redevelopment of Loampit Vale in Lewisham.

Woolwich’s renaissance continues

Royal Arsenal is a new residential hub and community in Woolwich, created by Berkeley Homes East Thames on the site of a former centre for military equipment and munitions manufacturing. The scheme fuses converted Grade II listed buildings with contemporary new build architecture offering new homes, office space, leisure outlets and landscaped communal areas.

Rethink retirement in Mill Hill

Ruth and Malcolm Jacobs are now free to enjoy their retirement years in the lap of luxury, having recently moved to an exclusive development for the over 55s in a leafy part of North London.

Live/work apartments in West London

The continued rise in houses prices has meant many workers now face a long commute into work as they move further out of the city in search of better value for money property. Long commutes result in a stressed and less productive workforce, so many workers are choosing to work from home as a way to combat this.

Rare new build collection comes to Forest Hill

Forest Hill Central, a brand new development by Berkeley Homes (South East London), is set to revitalise the SE23 property market. It has been some time since Forest Hill has benefited from a collection of brand new homes and with the East London Line extension closer to completion, purchasers are expected to snap up Berkeley’s quality product.

Sales success at Queen Mary’s Place, Roehampton

Such has been the popularity of St James Homes’ latest development, Queen Mary’s Place in Roehampton, SW15, only 12 units remain in the first phase to be released. Since the scheme’s launch on 4th October, St James has experienced outstanding sales success, having sold 31 of the 43 two bedroom two bathroom apartments, including 10 of the 12 penthouses on the fourth floor.

Flagship New Cross development ‘The Atrium’ launched

The Atrium, a flagship development in the prime regeneration area bordering New Cross and Deptford, in S.E. London, is being released to market by London developers Union.

Urban Hive in Hackney gets off to flying start

Countryside Properties PLC has completed and forward sold all of its Urban Hive units on Theydon Road, Clapton, part of a larger mixed use regeneration scheme on the former Latham’s Timber Yard site in the London Borough of Hackney.

Keir Hardie Mosaic Project gets underway

As part of the Canning Town and Custom House Regeneration, Countryside Properties together with William Sutton Housing Association and the London Borough of Newham are sponsoring a special art project for Keir Hardie Primary School in Newham.

Prime central London expands south of the River

Rising demand from affluent residents and the creation of London’s first contemporary urban quarter - factors which have meant that Knight Frank have revised the methodology the Prime Central London Residential Index to include Southbank.

The Apprentice – You’re hired!

Unlike most of the poor apprentice’s who recently bid for the chance to work for Alan Sugar, Countryside Properties is pleased announce that brick laying trainee Grant Nash has been offered full time employment with one of its sub-contractor partners Lee Marley Brickwork Ltd.