this London neighbourhood has the ‘feelgood factor’
Once people move to this neighbourhood in London, they don’t want to leave. What kind of people? All kinds, really; People who move over from neighbouring Chelsea of Notting Hill looking for better value and more space. Local families. High-earning young professionals. Notable French expats (there are 2 French schools in the area). More recently,…
The happiest place in England
There is one thing that has a massive impact on your mental health, quality of life and happiness. It can even impact your happiness more than money. Really. People who live in rich countries like Sweden, Norway and Denmark get SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) because they get long, dark winters without this. You guessed it.…
This 2-bed in Kingston will charm you
There’s little question that the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames is one of the most popular places to live south of London. It just ticks so many boxes: It’s quiet & safe It’s close to London (easy commute) It’s green and spacious Prices are cheaper than London We’d like to introduce you to a…
UK property buyers are in panic mode
It’s a tough market right now. The supply of properties in the UK is so limited that buyers are going into ‘panic mode’. According to a consultancy TwentyCi, there were 350,980 properties for sale in the UK at the beginning of 2022, 36% fewer than at the beginning of 2020. That is quite a dramatic difference. While supply…
Three promising industries for Hongkongers in the UK
After quitting their jobs and moving to the UK, many Hongkongers are asking “Now what do I do?” The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reports the unemployment rate in the UK as 4.3% in 2021, indicating that the labour market as a whole is doing ‘pretty good’, all things considered. So how will the newly arriving Hongkongers…
Interest-ing times ahead
Since the start of the pandemic, the UK property market has made it a point to do the exact opposite of what many major news headlines predicted. So far, the market has shrugged off every strain of COVID-19, lockdowns, Brexit, and the frequent warnings of a crash or correction. As of August 2021, the UK official house price index grew…