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From Royal Arsenal to rocking venue in just 8 minutes

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.

Invest before the rest in Boris’ Barnet

Invest before the rest in Boris’ Barnet

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.

First time buyers receive a helping hand in Croydon

First time buyers receive a helping hand in Croydon

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.

Off plan, on target for The Edens in Eltham

Off plan, on target for The Edens in Eltham

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.

House-buyers wake up to Whitechapel

House-buyers wake up to Whitechapel

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.

Unlocking potential at historic London dock

Unlocking potential at historic London dock

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.

Watch your investment grow at Altius

Watch your investment grow at Altius

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.

New development ticks all the right boxes for first-time buyers

New development ticks all the right boxes for first-time buyers

In this current difficult economic climate, with much media speculation about what effect the credit crunch will have on the property market, first-time buyers are becoming more insistent that two factors are absolutely right before purchasing a new home – price and location.

Boris turns heritage at risk into homes

Boris turns heritage at risk into homes

On the day (Tuesday 8 July) that English Heritage launched its new Heritage At Risk Register, London Mayor Boris Johnson, announced that he would use the register to help bring London’s listed buildings at risk back into use as much needed housing. The Mayor has £331 million to spend in his Targeted Funding Stream for Housing and as part of that funding, £60 million has been earmarked for bringing London’s empty properties back into use.

The perfect pied-a-terre - Bellway’s Hillingdon Gardens

The perfect pied-a-terre - Bellway’s Hillingdon Gardens

If you’re looking for a luxury pied-a-terre only 14 miles and a short commute from central London, look no further than Bellway’s Hillingdon Gardens development on Hercies Road, Hillingdon.

Notting Hill Housing Group acquires Ivax Quays site

Notting Hill Housing Group acquires Ivax Quays site

Notting Hill Housing Group has completed contracts on Ivax Quays, a 13-acre waterside site in Newham, East London. The site, which is located in the heart of the Thames Gateway region, will be transformed into a thriving mixed-use residential, commercial and public realm community. Notting Hill London, the Group’s private sales division will be delivering a range of residential units, which will appeal to everyday Londoners.

Townends agent makes TV debut on ITV's "Who Dares Sings"

Townends agent makes TV debut on ITV's "Who Dares Sings"

Matt Curran, Senior Sales Negotiator, at the Townends Earlsfield branch took to centre stage on the first week of ITV's new Saturday night show, Who Dares Sings. The programme, hosted by Ben Shephard and Denise Van Outen, challenges 100 members of the studio audience to sing their way to £50,000.

Studio apartment with heritage in Croydon

Studio apartment with heritage in Croydon

Originally the vicarage to the church of St Mary Magdalene in Addiscombe, Croydon, this Grade II listed conversion building accommodates a studio apartment on the market with Townends in Croydon. St Mary's, as it is commonly known, still lies on the West of Canning Road in Croydon, with the old vicarage, now apartments, next door with the new vicarage in the grounds behind it.

Uxbridge - the shopaholics' haven

Uxbridge - the shopaholics' haven

It is surely every shopaholic's dream to be able to walk out of your the door and find quality shopping and entertainment on the doorstep - being only moments away from all of the essential shops, services, and facilities that not only make life easier, but fun as well.

Barratt West London wins ‘Housing Project of the Year'

Barratt West London wins ‘Housing Project of the Year'

Barratt West London's position as a leading developer was cemented when it won ‘Housing Project of the Year,' for Great West Quarter, in Brentford, at the highly respected Mail on Sunday British Homes Awards; an annual event which showcases the country's most pioneering house builders and architects.