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Rotherhithe – A new property opportunityThursday 26th August 2010
The life of a Rotherhithe Estate Agent can be a frustrating one. For one, many buyers have ideas of Rotherhithe so far off the truth that SE16 Estate agents wonder where they get their information from. It is true to say that of all the dockland areas Rotherhithe is perhaps the least regenerated and therefore least well known. You would however, be wrong in assuming that because ... Read More |
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Alex Neil Estate Agents sign up with the Deposit Protection ServiceSaturday 21st August 2010
Alex Neil, one of London's leading Letting Agents announce full membership with the Deposit Protection Service, a Government-authorised custodial scheme. David Hatch, director of Alex Neil, says: “ After using the the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS), for many years, we have decided to review our customers deposit scheme requirements and have launched our membership with the Deposit Prote... Read More |
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London Estate Agent sign up with OpenConveyThursday 19th August 2010
OpenConvey, the online property conveyancing portal, has teamed up with London estate agency chain Alex Neil, to provide conveyancing support to its advisers. Alex Neil is one of London’s leading independent estate agents, with offices throughout Docklands, East and South East London. Steve Maine, managing director of OpenConvey, says:” It is a tremendous coup for us to attract an... Read More |
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Stratford - On Your Marks, Set... GoThursday 12th August 2010
Stratford is the place where it's all going on right now, for obvious reasons! There is a major regeneration project and many development ideas for the 2012 Olympic Games, which will be located in the heart of Stratford This means that there are going to be so many opportunities for work, there will be shopping facilities, leisure centres, offices, hotels new homes, flats and schools. Th... Read More |
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The leading UK Estate Agency of the year awards 2010Thursday 12th August 2010
Alex Neil Estate Agents - Finalist in the Leading UK Estate Agency of the year awards. Alex Neil, one of Londons leading Estate Agents have been shortlisted in the Independent Estate Agency Chain of the Year category of The Negotiator Awards 2010, organised in association with The Digital Property Group, FindaProperty.com, Globrix.com and Primelocation.com. The event is the lead... Read More |
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The Forgotten Borough?Sunday 8th August 2010
Estate Agents in South East London know that each part of their patch has its own distinct and unique character. Part of the attraction of owning a property in South East London is the village type atmosphere that surrounds an area. Feeling like you belong somewhere and are part of the community is a key driver for those who want the accessibility of the capital on their doorstep but th... Read More |
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Up and Coming in WhitechapelFriday 30th July 2010
Close to the city, and close to the transport hub of Liverpool Street, Whitechapel offers city living at reasonable prices. Old Street and Hoxton towards the north, Wapping to the south and Bethnal Green to the East, Whitechapel is slap bang in the middle of among the better nightlife and culture London has to offer away from West End. It is due to this that our we tend to recommend the ... Read More |
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Renting Property Around East London's Open SpacesSaturday 17th July 2010
Right here at Alex Neil, our letting department understand that most renters rent flats rather than houses. Therefore, when it comes to a sizzling summer, all talk of barbeques and also sunbathing are a little lost on this not insignificant army of flat dwellers within the capital. Whilst many public spaces are not either willing or even, for health and safety factors, in a position to b... Read More |
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Property Near Sports FacilitiesFriday 9th July 2010
At Alex Neil, we know a summer of sport might be room 101 to some, but for others it is the ideal excuse to hunt down and dust off their old sports gear and head outside. Some areas of East London are surprisingly nicely served by sports facilities and deciding to buy property in these places can seriously alter your sporting life. Property investment still holds opportunities for the sp... Read More |
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Living By The RiverMonday 28th June 2010
Whenever you think of riverside living within London there are certain locations that immediately spring to mind : to the west of town it’s Putney, Windsor or Chelsea, while towards the east it is Limehouse, Greenwich and Canary Wharf. What you may not know is that near to the city there's a spot rich in history and also endowed with unique warehouses that's overlooked and for that r... Read More |
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Garden Flats In South London?Saturday 19th June 2010
No matter whether you decide to buy a property in the centre of London or the South East of London, a flat with a garden is always a popular choice. We at Alex Neil and most London Estate agents know that they are not on the market for too long, and it's easy to understand why. Its true to say that London is a highly populated area. Granted there is a fair amount of parkland, compa... Read More |
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Time to SellFriday 11th June 2010
It has been a hard and fast rule for Estate Agents in East London that January brings the buyers, and indeed the sellers, to the market. Decisions to move are usually marinated on over the holiday season and acted on in the first couple of weekends of the New Year. Once, of course, the obligatory visit to B&Q has been made to buy a gallon or ten of inoffensive magnolia. This year how... Read More |
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Break up propertyFriday 4th June 2010
In the first flurry of love, Estate Agents in East London know that when new couples promise forever, it often means for the foreseeable future. Therefore it shouldn’t surprise anyone when property bought as a love nest becomes a battle zone. Since the credit crunch took hold of the market in 2007, many young couples have found themselves in a situation where they have broken up but... Read More |
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Buying with a FriendWednesday 26th May 2010
There is no denying that some property in South East London can be expensive. For those looking for a way to take their first step on the property ladder, buying a property in South East London with a friend could be the answer. Over the years many Greenwich Estate Agents; including us, have grown used to talking to groups of friends looking for a property together. However, managing... Read More |
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Suspension of Home Information PacksFriday 21st May 2010
Alex Neil The London Estate Agents have welcomed the scrapping of home information packs (HIPs), saying the decision should provide a major boost to the housing market. Communities Secretary Eric Pickles suspended HIPs yesterday, pending primary legislation for their permanent abolition. The move means homeowners will no longer need to spend money providing one of the packs before t... Read More |
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New Build versus ResaleWednesday 19th May 2010
For Estate Agents in East London the age old question asked by buyers is - new build or resales? The answer should never come from the Estate Agent themselves as it depends entirely on what a buyer wants from a property. Resales tend to be in more established areas with better facilities. Properties in South East London conservation areas like Greenwich or Blackheath are often more ... Read More |
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Loft Living in LondonWednesday 12th May 2010
Having a Property in East London does not necessarily have the same romantic ring to it as say, having a property in New York. However, you can seek to emulate the New York lifestyle by buying an East London Property that wouldn’t look out of place in the Manhattan skyline. If space and airiness appeal to you, then you may consider buying a loft. Estate Agents in Canary Wharf and the... Read More |
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How will the election affect your house price?Wednesday 5th May 2010
Hear that sound? It’s Greenwich Estate Agents gnawing at their finger nails. As the polls narrow in the most closely fought General Election campaign in a generation, the world economic markets seems to have made up their collective minds as to the outcome of the next general election – a hung parliament – and what they feel about it – uncertainty. What has this to do with your hous... Read More |
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Do you know how an interest rate rise will affect you?Friday 9th April 2010
Property in South East London enjoyed a boom during the noughties. Many houses were bought, and are currently being paid for, on interest only mortgages. Economic pundits across the board are suggesting that interest rates will stay static this year but are warning that they are set to rise in the early part of 2011. This is relatively good news. It affords you the time to get your econ... Read More |
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Crossrail and House PricesTuesday 6th April 2010
East London Estate Agents are looking to the Crossrail Map rather that the Olympic Village to guide their clients to dream investment property. With the rail link connecting Canary Wharf to Central London and then onwards to Heathrow, property in East London along the new route will be in high demand. Ever since the Olympic bid was first announced, it has been universally observed that ... Read More |
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London Property Market Shows Strong RecoveryFriday 2nd April 2010
Despite the constant doom and gloom surrounding the London residential property market, one London Estate Agent is predicting brighter times ahead as Lenders are slowly beginning to return to the mortgage market. Alex Neil Estate Agents, who have 8 offices throughout East ans South East London , have already started to see confidence returning to the industry. Thanks to many would be... Read More |
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3 essential things to check in your second viewingFriday 2nd April 2010
We were talking recently with other Blackheath Estate Agents, agreeing that your second viewing is your practical viewing. It is when you put that “feeling” about the house or flat to the side and look at it objectively. All property in South East London whether it was built last year or last century deserves to be thoroughly checked before you submit an offer. While the survey should pi... Read More |
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Greenwich Market Development UpdateThursday 25th March 2010
Greenwich Market could still be demolished and redeveloped since the owner, who is Greenwich Hospital, will appeal against the decision by the council to refuse planning permission. Edward Dolby of Greenwich Hospital has advised the market traders that they're lodging an appeal against the refusal. The original plan was that the market and the shops were to be demolished and a new ... Read More |
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Living With The GrandparentsWednesday 17th March 2010
Many Greenwich Estate Agents are helping more and more multi-generational families find their dream home. The aspiration of twenty something buyers to strike out on their own is being replaced by the practicalities of thirty something buyers searching for a house big enough for them and their parents. These thirty something buyers, struggling to manage kids, work and mortgage payments, h... Read More |
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Blackheath VillageTuesday 9th March 2010
As the London property market picks up, we have a quick look at what is regarded by many as one of the most attractive suburbs in the capital: Blackheath. You will discover various myths surrounding how Blackheath got its name. One of the main questions we are always asked is all about the name. Exactly why is it called Blackheath? One idea is the name is connected to the burial of... Read More |
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Greenwich Estate Agents Pleased That Council Announces Borough To Become 'Royal'Monday 15th February 2010
Greenwich Council has announced that the Borough is to receive the honour of becoming a Royal Borough in the year of the Queen's diamond Jubiliee in 2012. This will probably mean an incredible boost for the area, and property is likely to be in even more demand. Should you be looking to buy or sell your home in the Greenwich area, we at Alex Neil, are here and more than happy to help... Read More |
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