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 […]
The majority of developers building property in East London today are keenly aware that people like natural light in their homes. Lots of new build property is benefiting from this “trend” but if you’re selling a property that’s older, or one that features a basement conversion, you may well have at least one room that […]
When you’re selling a property you’ve lived in for years, you’ve probably put your stamp on it pretty firmly. The pink walls in the sitting room only need a coat of magnolia to get them back to neutral, but the bits and bobs you’ve accumulated over the years might pose more of a challenge. However, […]
If you’ve lived in your property for any length of time, you’ve probably stopped noticing your kitchen. You’ve got over your lust for granite worktops and made your peace with your awkward fridge. But if you’re hoping to sell your house or flat, it’s time to look at your kitchen afresh. The kitchen is the […]
I’m a big believer in improving properties prior to selling them – more buyers these days seem to be looking for something they can move straight into, rather than choosing a property with “potential.” But did you know that investing in anything from a two-storey extension to a new front door can add value not […]
One of the reasons I love being an estate agent in East London is that I get to look round so many properties with incredible views. I shot a video of Docklands at sunset which you can watch at the end of this blog – it’s such a privilege to visit developments like the one I […]
Despite an overall slowdown in prime property demand and prices, those with character and quality remain sought after. “There has been discounting happening to get new developments sold, particularly when it comes closer to completion,” says a property specialist. “Yet what has been most popular is anything with character and heritage.” Even though the number of […]
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 […]
