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London buyers see modest demand lift but price pressure persists
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors reported a net balance of 19% of professionals seeing buyer enquiries drop in August, but price‑fall reports eased to 28% from 29% in July. Rightmove added that buyer demand rose 5% between 1 and 5 September, offering a small boost for London house hunters.
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Property & Planning · EalingWest Ealing garden shed marketed as £100k house fails to sell at auction
A converted garden shed in West Ealing, advertised as a £100,000 freehold detached house, failed to attract any bids at auction. The property, located in a residential garden, may be relisted at a lower price next month, as Rightmove reports a 2% drop in London asking prices.
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Council & Politics · All LondonBarnet Council’s rejected High Barnet flats face faster approval under new planning rules
Barnet Council’s December 2025 rejection of 283 flats at High Barnet Underground Station may now be harder to defend under new planning rules. Housing Secretary Angela Rayner’s policy requires councils to approve developments within a 10-minute walk of transport hubs unless strong evidence justifies refusal. The scheme was later approved by City Hall after a mayoral call-in.
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Property & Planning · GreenwichCharlton Riverside regeneration to deliver 8,000 homes and 1,000 jobs
Greenwich Council, the Greater London Authority and Transport for London have announced plans to regenerate Charlton Riverside, aiming to create 8,000 new homes and 1,000 jobs over two decades. The project, part of the council’s Draft Local Plan consultation, has no confirmed funding yet.
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Lifestyle & Food · LondonEpping residents divided as development reshapes commuter town
Epping’s Central Line access and Epping Forest attract residents seeking a quieter life near London, but some say overdevelopment and the loss of independent shops are eroding its appeal. House prices average just below £620,000, reflecting its popularity.
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Council & PoliticsHigh Court halts Thamesmead estate demolition over emissions data
A High Court ruling has paused the demolition of Lesnes Estate in Thamesmead after a resident argued Bexley Council lacked full greenhouse gas emissions data. About 20 households remain on the 1960s estate, which Peabody plans to replace with new homes.
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Council & PoliticsCouncils to withdraw tenants from Colliers Wood tower
Several London councils are withdrawing families from Britannia Point in Colliers Wood after residents were initially denied access to built-in air conditioning. The 19-storey tower, owned by billionaire Asif Aziz's Criterion Capital, has faced complaints regarding inoperative units and additional monthly charges for cooling.
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Council & Politics · LondonFamilies in London temporary housing denied air conditioning
Families living in temporary accommodation in a London glass tower were reportedly denied access to in-built air conditioning during a heatwave. According to a letter from Fernando Quintana Marrero published by The Guardian, the building possesses the necessary cooling systems, but they were not offered as an amenity to residents.
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Council & Politics · LondonAir conditioning disabled for temporary accommodation tenants in Colliers Wood
Tenants in publicly funded temporary accommodation at Britannia Point in Colliers Wood have had their air conditioning units switched off, leading to reports of children collapsing from heat. Building management told residents the cooling was not offered as an amenity for their specific tenancies.
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