Renting a house with friends is a great idea, particularly in London where rents can be higher than in the rest of the country. It can be a good way of making your income go further, helping you save money for a deposit once you’re ready to buy a house. But, as you know if […]
One of the most common reason for people to move house is that the house is now the wrong size for them. Huge family houses are just a pain to clean once all the children have flown the nest, while families in two-bedroom flats struggle too, for different reasons. But when we’re selling the properties […]
Dockleys have recently been given the opportunity to sell units in Douro Place, a new development in Bow, E3. Unlike many new build developments, Douro Place is made up of houses, flats and duplexes, each one different. I’ve found that selling units in a boutique development makes a refreshing change! So often, many apartments in […]
I love all of East London (well, most of it!) – that’s why I sell property here. I practice what I preach too and I’ve been living in Bow for the last ten years. Bow has a great location and a great vibe, as well as providing essentials like schools and shops. Here’s why I […]
There are many advantages to buying new-build property off-plan, but it’s important to be aware of how the transaction differs from other property purchases so you get the best from the deal. On the one hand, you’ll be buying a property that’s guaranteed for ten years; on the other, you won’t be able to view […]
Something that makes the East End one the best places to live in London is all the green space. Incredibly, research by Greenspace Information for Greater London (GiGL) shows that 47% of the capital is made up of parks and other green open spaces. Many of these parks are in East London and provide beautiful […]
Homeowners putting in new fireplaces or hanging large mirrors could face fines for not following building regulations. Housing Secretary Sajid Javid has confirmed he is considering expanding the rules after being told that young children are being killed by faulty workmanship, following cases where they had been crushed by fireplaces in their homes. Any new […]
More than 160,000 new homes were registered to be built across the UK last year – the highest number for a decade. A total of 160,606 homes were registered during 2017, up 6% on the previous year, the National House Building Council said, largely driven by the Midlands, where registrations rose by 16%. New home […]
