Over the twenty years I’ve worked in the South East property market, I’ve noticed a strong trend in people moving both into and out of London. London’s an amazing city, but there comes a time in many people’s lives when they want a larger place to live, maybe with some outdoor space too. This might […]
Not only is it nearly the end of the 2020/21 financial year but it is also almost exactly a year since England first went into lockdown. It’s been an incredible time – many of us have struggled with the effects of the pandemic, but many of us have seized opportunities and emerged stronger. I’m very […]
I can’t help but feel excited at the new buildings springing up all over East London. The capital’s skyline has changed so much over the last ten years, with new tall office buildings springing up in the City, and residential and mixed-use developments arriving across the East End. Living in a tall building isn’t for […]
Exciting times are ahead for Dockleys as we move to our new office on Kingsland Road in the London Borough of Hackney. Why move to Hackney? Everyone wants to live in Hackney. (Even the people who say they don’t secretly do.) It’s easy to see why: it combines a great location with a great atmosphere. […]
We all love where we live once we’ve got used to it, and many of us feel great affection for former addresses. But it’s unlikely that you’re going to find an area that will be exactly the right place for you to live your whole life. Sooner or later, you are going to have to […]
Even before the Olympics came along and brought regeneration to E11, Stratford was considered a great place to live in London. A great balance of inner and outer London, Stratford is close enough to the City, Docklands and the West End to be useful, but also far enough out of London that you’ve got some […]
I am absolutely delighted to announce that Dockleys has won a British Property Award for the second year running, receiving gold in the E1 Local Lettings Category. As we’ve only been in business for two years, this means we’ve been offering an award-winning service from the word go – we’re thrilled this has been publicly […]
If you’re new to being a landlord, the list of documentation and certificates you need for your property may seem bewildering, expensive, or both! But let me reassure you – all the documentation is surprisingly easy to organise and is also cheaper than the consequences of not having the right paperwork in place. Some documents […]
Festival season has started! People in the East End have their very own festival right on their doorsteps. No camping, no mud (!), just a great atmosphere and some great music. All Points East takes place in Victoria Park between Saturday 24 May and Sunday 2 June 2019. Day tickets are still available to buy […]
The East End is quite clearly the best place to live in London – that’s why I live and work here! For families who live in East London already, or for those visiting from Hertfordshire, Essex and beyond, there’s lots to do during the Easter Holidays. Here are my top picks – click on the […]
