Grid reportedly “can’t cope” with demand from new West London homes

Grid reportedly “can’t cope” with demand from new West London homes

The power grid is reportedly at a position where it cannot meet extra electricity demand coming from new homes in West London. The Greater London Authority (GLA) has allegedly informed housing developers... Read more »
London boroughs: Bromley’s lively homes market bucks slow sales trend

London boroughs: Bromley’s lively homes market bucks slow sales trend

H ouse hunters seeking space and value during the pandemic have created a new heatmap of buying and selling across the capital. Some are leafily suburban west London villages, others are good... Read more »
New shared-ownership homes in London

New shared-ownership homes in London

L&Q has launched the latest phase of homes at L&Q at Western Circus. Consisting of 41 thoughtfully designed one, two and three bedroom apartments, with many offering views across the capital, L&Q at... Read more »
Homes builder launches fuel bill busting site backed by Savills

Homes builder launches fuel bill busting site backed by Savills

Russia’s murderous designs on Ukraine and new homes in the UK are unlikely to be linked in any way, you might think. But a new boutique homes site launched this week by... Read more »
Evening Standard New Homes Awards 2022: the best new small developments

Evening Standard New Homes Awards 2022: the best new small developments

A pple orchards and allotments, Michelin-star restaurants, period features and statement architecture – small new boutique developments could offer homebuyers a more characterful and intimate community vibe than they’d find on a... Read more »
Residents Return to South London Homes After Gas Explosion That Killed Girl, 4

Residents Return to South London Homes After Gas Explosion That Killed Girl, 4

Residents of a street in south London are being allowed to return home four days after a gas explosion that killed a four-year-old girl. Sahara Salman died when her house in Galpin’s... Read more »
Property goldmine – homes on the British market wor…

Property goldmine – homes on the British market wor…

A recent analysis of the level of property stock listed for sale across England has shown that there is £117 billion worth of property currently up for sale. GetAgent accumulated these findings... Read more »
Electricity shortages could block new homes in west London

Electricity shortages could block new homes in west London

A letter from the Greater London Authority (GLA) warned housebuilders that three London boroughs are already rejecting planning applications because the grid is low on capacity. According to a report in the... Read more »
Number of £1m-plus homes on the rise, says research…

Number of £1m-plus homes on the rise, says research…

The agency examined sold price records from the Land Registry for sales at, or above, the £1 million threshold for January to June this year – the latest available data. Benham and... Read more »
800 homes in tower blocks planned for Ilford Sainsbury’s site

800 homes in tower blocks planned for Ilford Sainsbury’s site

New plans to build more than 800 homes on a town centre supermarket site have been submitted to Redbridge Council’s planning team. Five tower blocks between 36 and 16 storeys high are... Read more »