Docklands News

Accidental landlords crackdown

8th November 2013

The Daily Telegraph reports that mortgage lenders are launching a tough new crackdown on thousands of so-called "accidental landlords" who let out their own homes without notifying their bank.

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London average prices break £400k

8th NOvember 2013

New research has shown that the average asking price of a home in London has broken through the £400,000 barrier for the first time.

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Mayor Johnson takes over Convoys Wharf project

1st November 2013

Barry Quirk, chief executive of Lewisham Council, has written to Boris Johnson asking him not to annexe its planning powers over the delayed Convoys Wharf scheme.

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London rental market set to remain strong

1st November 2013

The rental market in London and the south east is set to remain strong for the foreseeable future.

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Tributes to Paul Reichmann, founding father of Canary Wharf

1st November 2013

Paul Reichmann, co-founder of Olympia & York, the developer behind the transformation of a derelict area of East London into one of the world’s busiest and most prestigious business districts, has passed away at the age of 83.

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First-time landlords hit a record high

1st November 2013

The number of first-time landlords seeking a mortgage is at the highest level since the start of the financial crisis, according to a survey by Paragon.

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