Proposed Greenwich tower block could see 352 new homes – South London News

Proposed Greenwich tower block could see 352 new homes – South London News

By Joe Coughlan, Local Democracy Reporter Plans have been revealed for a set of tower blocks stretching up to 26 storeys high and a new public square in Greenwich Peninsula. Greenwich council... Read more »
Sadiq Khan promises 40,000 new London council homes if he wins third term | London

Sadiq Khan promises 40,000 new London council homes if he wins third term | London

Sadiq Khan launched his campaign for a record third term as mayor of London by promising the “greatest council homebuilding drive in a generation” and defending his ultra-low emission zone for London.... Read more »
Inside ‘warzone-like’ East London housing estate where drug-dealers and prostitutes leave terrified residents feeling like prisoners in their own homes and police ‘take ages to arrive – or never show’

Inside ‘warzone-like’ East London housing estate where drug-dealers and prostitutes leave terrified residents feeling like prisoners in their own homes and police ‘take ages to arrive – or never show’

Residents living on a ‘warzone-like’ estate have described how drug dealers and prostitutes have invaded their community leaving them feeling like prisoners in their own homes. The Little Ilford estate in Newham,... Read more »
Hornchurch homes among many across London hit by address scam

Hornchurch homes among many across London hit by address scam

Newsquest began investigating after almost a third of residents in one Havering street fell victim to the gang, who pick a street or postcode and set up numerous companies. We found evidence the... Read more »
Homes in London ‘took twice as long to sell’ as properties in Scotland last year | Business News

Homes in London ‘took twice as long to sell’ as properties in Scotland last year | Business News

Homes in London took twice as long to sell as properties in Scotland last year, according to new figures from Zoopla. Houses and flats for sale in the capital were on the... Read more »
Budget 2024: Hunt confirms purchase of nuclear sites and east London homes funding | News

Budget 2024: Hunt confirms purchase of nuclear sites and east London homes funding | News

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has used what is expected to be his final budget before the next general election to cut a range of personal and property taxes – as well as increasing the... Read more »
More Southwark care homes are signing up to standards charter – South London News

More Southwark care homes are signing up to standards charter – South London News

Six care homes in Southwark have now signed up to the council’s residential care charter – a document that aims to drive up standards for both staff and residents. The tie-ups should... Read more »
Inside Housing – News – Newham’s £1bn masterplan approved for 2,152 homes in London

Inside Housing – News – Newham’s £1bn masterplan approved for 2,152 homes in London

News28.02.244.30 PM by Grainne Cuffe A £1bn masterplan has been approved to redevelop and retrofit an estate in London which will deliver 2,152 homes. The Carpenters Estate in Newham Sharelines A £1bn masterplan... Read more »
For sale: homes in west London

For sale: homes in west London

Sophisticated yet family-friendly, charming yet professional, West London postcodes connote a certain stylishness. That said, this corner of the capital is also diverse, home to a patchwork of influences and backgrounds. More... Read more »
Plan for affordable homes on Shadwell disused railway yard

Plan for affordable homes on Shadwell disused railway yard

The campaign was stalled by the pandemic and cost-of-living crisis, which put it back several years. Dame Sarah Mullally arrived at a disused railway yard at Shadwell on Friday (January 26) to... Read more »