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Battersea Park’s Millennium Arena has launched four brand-new outdoor padel courts, bringing one of the world’s fastest-growing sports to south-west London. Operated by Enable Leisure & Culture, the venue offers year-round access and bookings via the Padel Mates app or Enable Leisure website.…
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Battersea Arts Centre turns 50 this year!…
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Festive fun at Battersea Power Station this November and December…
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Family activities at Brockwell Park this Christmas…
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Lambeth Country Show at Brockwell Park - 10th and 11th June…
Mon 15 May 2023
"Salad Days" will be hosting a three day pop-up makers market inside Battersea Power Station’s Turbine Hall B from Saturday 27th – Monday 29th May…
Wed 03 May 2023
Battersea Park In Concert announces bonanza of Classical, West End musicals, Soul & Jazz for its inaugural series in August…
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Tue 06 Oct 2020
At the very heart of showbiz, lies the phrase, "the show must go on!" …
Wed 12 Aug 2020
Here we’ve tried to capture the best bits about Battersea for those of you considering making your home here. We’ve probably only touched on the reasons why but we hope it gives you an idea why we’re so passionate about the place where we work. It’s a beautiful area with enormously varied appeal, even before the planned development of the Power Station and new tube stations (all coming soon)…read on for our guide to why you should be thinking about living here. …
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Brixton has been a hot destination for filmmakers for quite a while, with stars including Johnny Depp, Cara Delevigne, Billy Bob Thornton and James Cordon all having filmed on location in the area. …
Wed 05 Dec 2018
It can prove a divisive issue, keeping pets in rental properties. Naturally, animal-lovers would relish the chance to have a furry friend in their home. …
Tue 06 Nov 2018
A new beer which celebrates the European Single Market has been created by Brixton’s Clarkshaws Brewery after a group of pro-EU south Londoners turned to the brewery for help.…
Wed 10 Oct 2018
A recent event, Open House London, has given us a glimpse inside some of Battersea’s architectural gems – buildings which are usually closed to the public. …
Tue 09 Oct 2018
Battersea is a vibrant area, with beautiful houses, green spaces and great schools. It's no wonder that so many people are looking to live and work in the area. The incredible regeneration of the area means that Battersea is one of the most sought-after parts of London, with house prices booming. …
Thu 04 Oct 2018
By law, landlords are required to place a tenant’s deposit in a government-backed tenancy deposit protection scheme within 30 days. …
Wed 19 Sep 2018
Movie icon Idris Elba has gone behind the camera for the first time with his directorial debut, Yardie, and the Londoner's efforts have been praised, with one critic suggesting the flick is "richly authentic". …
Wed 19 Sep 2018
Like the proverbial phoenix from the flames, the Grand Hall has risen again, and the doors are open once more, with evidence of the blaze retained should anyone forget what happened back in 2015. …
Thu 13 Sep 2018
The Brixton Design Trial will spring to life later this month, when over 70 local artists, makers and organisations will come together in what is being described as a ‘creative community takeover’. …
Mon 03 Sep 2018
The price of a new build property is often much higher than that of an existing property. …
Mon 20 Aug 2018
Dannii Minogue, a mysterious hermit and highly desirable homes…welcome to Battersea’s Plantation Wharf …
Thu 02 Aug 2018
The average deposit for a first-time buyer in the capital currently stands at around £90,000. That's not an inconsiderable sum by any stretch of the imagination. If you want to buy a property in London, most buyers will need to have to budget. Here are our best tips for cutting costs and saving up to buy your very own property: …
Fri 27 Jul 2018
Fun-lovin' festival-goers with an appetite for fine food are preparing to treat their taste buds at a three-day gourmet jamboree in Battersea Park. …
Mon 02 Jul 2018
Have you spotted superstar musician Gordon Sumner popping into a Battersea High Street newsagent to pick up a morning paper yet? …
Mon 02 Jul 2018
England expects that every man will do his duty! That was the battle cry from a signal sent by vice admiral Horatio Nelson from HMS Victory ahead of the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. …
Mon 11 Jun 2018
Rapport Festival returns to Brixton this month, with a jam-packed schedule of live music, cinema, theatre, talks and debates and visual art with a focus on the stories of artists from the African and Caribbean communities. …
Wed 06 Jun 2018
A nationwide property survey commissioned by Vivo revealed that people consider selling a house to be the most stressful life event. You might be able to guess what people think the second most stressful life event is... …
Tue 29 May 2018
The simple yet hugely impactful sentence served as a poignant reminder of a lifetime's struggle. The speaker, who gave his name only as Trevor, stood before hundreds who had gathered in Brixton to protest the plight of the "Windrush generation". …
Mon 14 May 2018
The old adage 'you never get a second chance to make a first impression' still rings true. And for an investor with a property to let, it is most certainly true. …
Wed 09 May 2018
Congregate Brixton, a local community festival which celebrates the arts and the diversity of Brixton, is set to return this year. …
Tue 01 May 2018
Many property purchasers set their sights on buying a flat in Battersea and Brixton because both areas have excellent transport links, Ofsted-rated local schools and a wealth of green, open space on the doorstep. …
Tue 01 May 2018
Mansion block apartments have proved enduringly popular. With their stunning red-brick Victorian or post-Victorian exteriors, grand marbled hallways, elegant architectural proportions and enviable locations, it's not surprising. …
Mon 09 Apr 2018
Developers have revealed plans of how Battersea Power Station will look and be laid out once it opens, and the stage is set for it to become the 'third largest retail destination in central London'. …
Mon 02 Apr 2018
Selling a property and buying a property simultaneously is a common situation to be in, as most people need to sell one property to finance the purchase of another. The property buying and selling chain can be agonisingly slow moving, and it will only move as fast as the slowest person in the chain. …
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London's streets are awash with blue plaques, each commemorating the life or work of a person of note. The blue plaque scheme has been in place for well over a hundred years. These commemorative plaques are not always blue in colour, however, and they are erected by the various bodies involved in the scheme, with English Heritage being the main one. …
Wed 07 Feb 2018
Plans to digitise some of the services HM Land Registry offers to its customers will start to be rolled out this year as it looks to simplify the registration and conveyancing process. …
Fri 02 Feb 2018
Prospective tenants will rarely rent a property on the basis of its outside space, but a shabby, unkempt exterior will make them think that the inside will be equally neglected. By improving the outside space, landlords can get the outside of their properties working as hard as the inside to attract and retain good, reliable tenants. …
Mon 01 Jan 2018
There's always a lot to think about and organise when moving home, not least the end of tenancy cleaning. …
Thu 21 Dec 2017
80% of letting agents expect rent rises in 2017 when a proposed ban on letting agents' fees comes into force. …
Mon 18 Dec 2017
Cleaner air is coming to Brixton with the announcement that London's second low emission bus zone will be in this part of South London. …
Wed 13 Dec 2017
Storage space is always valuable. Ample storage can encourage tenants to choose your property over another. If the provision for storage in your rental properties is rather thin on the ground, you may be considering taking action to create more storage for your tenants. …
Wed 06 Dec 2017
Chancellor Philip Hammond delivered the Autumn Budget speech on 22nd November, and there was some good news for most first-time buyers but precious little news for landlords. …
Fri 01 Dec 2017
Many pubs and restaurants are once again opening their doors on Christmas Day to rustle up a traditional feast for hungry punters. If you're planning to eat out in Brixton on December 25th, but are undecided as to where to go, we've got some suggestions to help you out.…
Mon 13 Nov 2017
Brixton is the place to be. It has excellent transport links, markets and shops to die for, trendy street food, independent cinema, theatre, live entertainment, pubs, restaurants - and even a lido. It's easy to see its appeal for first-time buyers. …
Mon 06 Nov 2017
Battersea Power Station is now linked to the Thames River Bus after the service was extended to include the development. …
Wed 01 Nov 2017
Landlords in Brixton and Battersea should be financially prepared for all eventualities. You never know when an emergency might arise with one of your rental properties, whether that be boiler breakdown or an issue with the washing machine. Having the funds at your disposal to pay for a timely replacement is important, and in order to do this, a reserve fund is important. …
Fri 20 Oct 2017
Lambeth Fireworks and Westworth Kemp have announced this year's firework display at Brockwell Park, and it's set to be a spectacular event for all who attend. …
Mon 16 Oct 2017
Energy efficiency is no longer an optional extra for landlords. From April 2018, it will be illegal to rent out property with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of less than ‘E’. …
Mon 09 Oct 2017
55% of tenants in the private rented sector remain in the same property for five years or more, showing that most tenants stay put in the longer term and choose not to move around. …
Mon 02 Oct 2017
Selling a property is rarely a straightforward process. Having an estate agent you can rely on can make a great deal of difference in both giving you the support you need and negotiating a successful sale. Eden Harper will ensure that you receive the highest possible service. …
Tue 19 Sep 2017
Private landlords are being advised to be aware of changes to legislation affecting the buy-to-let sector, thereby avoiding the risk of receiving a fine. …
Mon 11 Sep 2017
You own a property. You want to let it. Someone turns up and says they want to rent it. At first glance, that’s it. Job done. Surely you have the right to rent your property to anyone you choose? …
Thu 07 Sep 2017
An increasing number of people are leaving the Tube and train behind to hop on bikes to commute to work, and buy-to-let investors should take note. …
Fri 01 Sep 2017
Does any other park in London compare to Battersea when one considers the variety of attractions on offer? We'd say no. But then, admittedly, we're a little biased. …
Wed 23 Aug 2017
The buy-to-let market is still viewed positively by over half of landlords, regardless of the changes rolled out across the sector. …
Mon 14 Aug 2017
As Battersea estate agents, we are often asked by people thinking of moving here what the place has to offer. They know about all the regeneration work taking place around Nine Elms and the Battersea Power Station, and they might know that Battersea Park is becoming the most important IT centre in northern Europe. But what is there to do at night? If they are out to enjoy an evening with friends, what will they find? …
Wed 09 Aug 2017
Almost a third of private landlords remain positive about the property market, despite Brexit and recent tax changes, according to a new survey from Direct Line for Business. …
Fri 21 Jul 2017
Battersea Park has retained its Green Flag Award status, the benchmark standard for public parks and green spaces in the UK. …
Mon 17 Jul 2017
American film maker F. C. Rabbath talked recently about a project he is working on in which those who run the world decide they’ve had enough of human difference and create a new race of people all identical to each other. Fred calls these people “The Greys”, and the word is surely apt. A world full of identical people would be just what your mother meant when she said: ‘Isn’t it a good job we’re not all the same?’ …
Wed 12 Jul 2017
The majority of buy-to-let lending went to 'company landlords' for the first time in the second quarter of this year. …
Mon 03 Jul 2017
A slower sales market can often lead to a rise in the number of 'accidental' landlords. Some people inherit a property which they don't intend to live in, while others let a property they used to live in. If you do find yourself in this position, you may find the below tips useful: …
Wed 21 Jun 2017
A proposed ban on letting agents' fees for tenants will go ahead after being confirmed in The Queen's Speech. …
Mon 12 Jun 2017
The rise in business rates has hit London particularly hard, and it isn’t difficult to understand why. Business rates were last set in 2010, and the basis for these rates was the rent levels in 2008. …
Wed 07 Jun 2017
Battersea Power Station's four chimneys are being restored to their former glory three years after they were dismantled. …
Thu 01 Jun 2017
The number of co-working spaces in London is on the rise. Freelancers, startup entrepreneurs, self-employed professionals, SMEs, and even employees from companies with actual offices are frequenting co-working venues. But for freelancers, why sit at home alone looking at the same four walls when you could be sitting in a creatively inspiring place alongside other like-minded individuals?…
Tue 23 May 2017
69% of landlords say they have a good relationship with their tenants, while 33% say they are good friends. …
Mon 15 May 2017
London’s rental market is changing. It’s too early as yet to say whether this will become a national trend or whether it will be largely confined to the capital, but in London it’s certainly happening: renting is becoming a lifestyle choice, and not just something you do until you can afford to buy. …
Mon 08 May 2017
The majority of house buyers in London underestimate the amount it costs to move house, according to new research from Post Office Money. …
Mon 01 May 2017
What might the letting fees ban mean for tenants in England? What we really mean by this question is: will the planned letting agent fees ban for tenants lead to rent rises? Will landlords have to foot the bill, will agents absorb the costs, or will it simply be passed onto tenants in the form of higher rent? …
Mon 24 Apr 2017
A consultation on the ban on letting agents' fees for tenants has been launched as the government aims to cut a fair deal for renters. …
Mon 17 Apr 2017
Paying tax is an obligation. Paying more tax than you have to is unnecessary. Buy-to-let landlords may feel they have been singled out by the government of late, and it’s hard not to have sympathy with that view. What we’d like to do is help ensure you only pay the tax you have to pay. …
Mon 10 Apr 2017
Tax changes introduced this month are encouraging landlords towards mixed-use property in an attempt to minimise damage to their profits. …
Mon 03 Apr 2017
If you plan on buying a second this year, either as a holiday home or as a property to let out, there are many things to consider. If you have capital, and you want to pour that capital into something more concrete like bricks and mortar, then buy-to-let investment can still be profitable, even with all the recent tax changes affecting the buy-to-let market. …
Fri 17 Mar 2017
Why the development of Nine Elms and Battersea Power Station are good for all residents …
Mon 13 Mar 2017
The property market was not even mentioned in Chancellor Philip Hammond's Spring Budget, let alone the words many in the industry were hoping to hear: 'stamp duty reform'. …
Wed 08 Mar 2017
The number of landlords planning to use commercial loans has increased by 9% since the tax changes were announced, according to research from the National Landlords Association (NLA). …
Wed 01 Mar 2017
Brixton's fortunes have changed in recent years. It's morphed into a foodie mecca, and now locals and visitors alike flock to this part of London in search of something tasty to eat. …
Mon 20 Feb 2017
Rents could increase by as much as 30% as a result of tax changes to the buy-to-let sector, according to a leading economist. …
Mon 13 Feb 2017
Why choosing a letting agent may be your best investment decision Buy-to-let is a little more problematic now than it has been previously. We’ve seen a number of changes:…
Mon 06 Feb 2017
Tunnelling work for the Northern Line extension begins next month, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced. …
Wed 01 Feb 2017
The best way to explore any city is on foot. London is a sprawl of a city, so don't expect to be able to see much of it in the space of a day. Rather, pick a part of the capital, and walk around it, whether that be through the streets or parks. …
Wed 25 Jan 2017
There were more first-time buyers in 2016 than in any other year since 2007, according to Halifax. …
Mon 16 Jan 2017
You don’t need to live in Brixton to have a great time there Looking for a family day out in London? Perhaps you've already crossed many of the sights off your list? There's the Tower, of course, Madame Tussauds, the Zoo. You can watch the crowds in Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus. But there comes a time when you think, some of these things are expensive when you have a family to pay for. If we’ve been there, done all that, maybe it’s time for a trip out of town?…
Fri 13 Jan 2017
London street markets have become a magnet for property buyers, and the same is true of those looking to buy in Brixton. Brixton has changed rapidly in recent years, but a street market has long formed part of its appeal. The market on Electric Avenue was the first market street to be lit by eclectic light, while there are three covered market arcades, all of which have helped Brixton retain its culturally diverse charm. …
Tue 03 Jan 2017
In 2016, The Trinity Arms closed for a portion of the summer for refurbishment work. The pub’s owners put out a statement for the attention of their regulars: ‘bear with us – we guarantee you it will be worth it’. …
Mon 19 Dec 2016
The menus on offer from MasterChef winner Tim Anderson at his Brixton restaurant Nanban plus the Indochina cuisine served up by The Banana Tree in Battersea are helping make London one of the top cities in the world for fusion food and variety, according to chef Diana Horsford. …
Mon 12 Dec 2016
Hipsters and young professionals are behind house price rises in certain parts of the capital. …
Mon 05 Dec 2016
The extra 3% stamp duty surcharge for buy-to-let investors and purchasers of second homes came into effect in April this year. The first three months of the year saw a rush for buy-to-let properties, but figures fell in the months following April. However, the latest statistics show that buy-to-let investor activity is recovering, and the sector remains strong. …
Thu 01 Dec 2016
Eden Harper is proud to be sponsoring the Corpus Christi Catholic School Christmas Fair this year. The fair will be held this Saturday 3rd December from 12pm - 4pm at Corpus Christi Catholic School, Trent Road, SW2 5BL. Highlights include a Santa’s Grotto and Grand Raffle. We look forward to seeing you all there! …
Fri 25 Nov 2016
The Chancellor doesn't plan to reduce or abolish the 3% stamp duty surcharge for investment properties nor lower stamp duty rates for properties priced over £1.5 million, in a blow to both landlords and buyers at the higher end of the market. …
Mon 14 Nov 2016
Christmas promises to be a wonderful time for anyone selling property in Battersea or Brixton. …
Tue 08 Nov 2016
House price rises in Brixton have increased in line with a rise in the number of destinations offering great food. …
Tue 01 Nov 2016
Pressure is mounting on Chancellor Philip Hammond to give property buyers in Batterseaand Brixton a further boost by announcing a change to stamp duty rates in his first Autumn Statement on 23 November. …
Mon 24 Oct 2016
Property buyers and sellers in Battersea and Brixton will benefit from the government’s decision to put its planned privatisation of the Land Registry on hold. …
Mon 10 Oct 2016
It may be days before the Affordable Arts Fair arrives back at Battersea Park, weeks until the annual fireworks display takes place on 5 November (this year’s ticket-only event is hosted by Virgin Radio presenter Christian Williams) and Brixton residents have well over a month to wait for the Crafty Fox Christmas market arriving at The Dogstar but...…
Wed 05 Oct 2016
The European Energy Efficiency Mortgage initiative, launched by a consortium led by the European Mortgage Federation and European Covered Bond Council, aims to create a standardised “energy efficient mortgage” based on preferential interest rates for energy-efficient homes and additional funds for making properties more energy efficient at the time of purchase. …
Wed 05 Oct 2016
Apple has announced plans to create a new London headquarters at BatterseaPower Station …
Mon 19 Sep 2016
The popularity of both Brixton and Battersea among young professionals, growing families and even students helps explain why the majority of property sales in both areas are flats. …
Tue 13 Sep 2016
Brixton and Battersea residents are being offered the opportunity to take part in what is billed as the world’s largest showcase of architecture and design. …
Fri 09 Sep 2016
Why is the average sold price of semi-detached houses in Brixton over £1m, yet flats for sale in that cultural melting pot that has been described as one of London’s coolest places to live have an average asking price of just over £500,000? …
Tue 30 Aug 2016
Thu 18 Aug 2016
The value of homes in Brixton and Battersea are significantly higher than the London average, according to research by Lloyds Bank that reveals property prices in the capital have shot up by 55% since June 2011 to average £540,440. …
Wed 10 Aug 2016
The residents of Battersea and Brixton have some of London’s most talked-about restaurants on their doorstep. …
Wed 20 Jul 2016
Brixton’s independent food businesses are joining forces to promote the area’s exciting and diverse culinary offerings at a new festival that will take place in September. …
Mon 18 Jul 2016
Our management or rent collection service offers landlords reassurance The rising value of residential property in Battersea, Brixton and many other areas of London presents landlords who let their rental homes to private sector tenants with three pain points. …
Mon 04 Jul 2016
The Lambeth Country Show returns to Brockwell Park on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 July to celebrate the very best of the city and countryside. …
Fri 03 Jun 2016
While the time of year you decide to sell a property in Brixton or Battersea has little effect on its value, we acknowledge that buyers become more active in the summer months as warm days and lighter nights encourage more people to step up their search for a new home. …
Wed 01 Jun 2016
With just 9 days to go before the European Football Championships kick-off in France, new research reveals England will be semi-finalists – if the outcome of the tournament was decided on each competing nation’s property market. …
Tue 17 May 2016
When can I sell my Right To Buy property? The owner of every home in Wandsworth and Lambeth purchased from a social housing provider under RTB legislation introduced in the 1980s has the option of selling that property any time. …
Mon 16 May 2016
Battersea Park will become London’s first family-friendly aqua obstacle course on Sunday 7 August when Splash Fest opens. …
Mon 09 May 2016
Eden Harper maximises the exposure of every property we offer for sale or rent in Brixton and Battersea by listing their details on both Zoopla and Rightmove – the two most viewed property websites in the UK. …
Thu 05 May 2016
What has an unlikely sporting triumph got to do with property values in Brixton and Battersea? More than you could imagine. …
Mon 25 Apr 2016
Both our Battersea & Brixton offices have benefitted from growth in the buy-to-let (BTL) market, with many investors finding properties through us and then renting them out with Eden Harper. However, times ahead may be more challenging for the BTL Investor. …
Mon 18 Apr 2016
Early versions of Brixton’s own currency featuring an image of David Bowie are selling for four-an-a-half times their face value. Brixton Pound notes with a face value of £10 have sold for £45 on eBay.…
Mon 11 Apr 2016
It’s official! Battersea and Brixton residents live in the city the world’s largest travel website has named number one destination on earth. …
Mon 04 Apr 2016
Property prices rose by more than 14% in both Battersea and Brixton in the 12 months to February, according to the latest official data. …
Tue 22 Mar 2016
Many factors dictate the time it takes to sell a property in Brixton and Battersea. These include the type of property, the current state of the market, whether it is a leasehold or freehold property, how long is remaining on the lease, whether the sale is to a cash buyer or somebody who needs to finance the purchase through a mortgage and even the time of year the property is put up for sale.…
Mon 21 Mar 2016
The rental market in both Battersea and Brixton continues to grow in strength. But government measures to tax the income landlords can make from rental property has led to Eden Harper receiving an increase in enquiries about the tax payable when selling second homes. …
Mon 21 Mar 2016
Government attempts to cash in on the popularity of buy-to-let investments will not restrict the availability of good quality rental properties in Battersea and Brixton.…
Thu 17 Mar 2016
Landlords in Brixton and Battersea have been dealt a blow by Chancellor George Osborne’s latest Budget. …
Mon 07 Mar 2016
A hangover from legislation introduced when the average price of a home in Brixton was under £400,000 is giving everybody involved in the buying, selling, letting or renting of property a head start when it comes to making Britain’s housing stock energy efficient. …
Tue 01 Mar 2016
Space Oddity singer David Bowie, who was born in Stansfield Road in Brixton, will be will be remembered at the Affordable Art Fair in Battersea. …
Mon 22 Feb 2016
From estate agent fees to EPCs, Eden Harper explains some of the key costs you'll need to budget for when selling a home in Battersea. …
Mon 22 Feb 2016
US thought leader Bryant H McGill says that one of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say. Here at Eden Harper, we learn more about your property needs by using an often-neglected business tool – our ears.…
Mon 15 Feb 2016
The asking price of homes coming on to market have jumped 2.9% to hit a new record. …
Mon 01 Feb 2016
A literary management company and arts consultancy dedicated to building the careers of bestselling authors and creative leaders in their fields has opened new premises in Atlantic Road. …
Mon 18 Jan 2016
It is estimated that London needs at least 50,000 new homes to be built every year if the capital is to provide the housing its current population of 8.6 million needs. …
Mon 11 Jan 2016
Eden Harper would like to join the many stars from the world of entertainment in paying tribute to music genius and former Brixton resident David Bowie, whose death from cancer was announced earlier today (Monday 11 January). …
Fri 08 Jan 2016
Valentine's Day is one of the most popular days for dining out all year. Restaurants can expect their tables to be busy, and they can expect those tables to be occupied with couples. Eating out on Valentine's Day isn't always advised, as many restaurants tend to opt for an overpriced prix fixe menu. But don't let that deter you. Simply book your friendly neighbourhood restaurant or must-visit destination restaurant with caution – and remember to book well in advance. …
Mon 21 Dec 2015
Before we wish Eden Harper’s vendors, buyers, landlords and tenants a very happy festive period, we’d like to take this chance to look back on a very successful 2015. …
Mon 14 Dec 2015
The value of homes in the UK are due to rise £46 a day throughout 2016. …
Mon 07 Dec 2015
As estate agents with our finger on the pulse of the Battersea and Brixton property market, this is the time of year when we are often asked whether the value of homes in this part of London will rise or fall over the next 12 months. …
Tue 01 Dec 2015
Founding members of the Madchester music scene, up-and-coming magicians, grime and garage heavyweights plus Britain’s own first lady of dance music are among the entertainment on offer when the sun goes down in Brixton this week. …
Wed 25 Nov 2015
Buy-to-let investors who will have to pay the 3% hike in stamp duty announced by Chancellor George Osborne this week can offset the higher purchase costs against Capital Gains Tax. …
Mon 23 Nov 2015
Two pieces of recent research shed light on why demand for rental property in Brixton is outstripping supply. As letting agents in Brixton and Battersea, Eden Harper is working with landlords in both areas to help tenants save more than £30,000 every year.…
Mon 09 Nov 2015
Mon 09 Nov 2015
When Brixton Town Hall reopens in late 2017, a £135m project to transform the Grade II-listed building and turn nearby Olive Morris House, Hambrook House and Ivor House into 194 new homes will deliver a scheme that has been shaped by local residents. …
Mon 02 Nov 2015
Tickets are still available for this year’s annual fireworks display in Battersea Park. …
Mon 26 Oct 2015
Don’t look now, but there’s something standing just behind you… No! Don’t turn round. Just keep reading, act naturally, pretend it isn’t there and isn’t making that noise… Growling? Wheezing? Rattling …
Mon 12 Oct 2015
Mon 28 Sep 2015
A volunteer group is aiming to safeguard the future of Brixton Recreation Centre by applying to give the community facility listed building status. …
Fri 18 Sep 2015
Who doesn’t like a little praise now and again? Here at Eden Harper, we work hard to ensure our clients receive the best possible service and their property dreams come true. Whether you are a vendor, landlord, buyer or tenant, your complete satisfaction is our number one priority. …
Mon 14 Sep 2015
A production is being developed for a new theatre space at the heart of Battersea Arts Centre’s old town hall. …
Mon 07 Sep 2015
Call it Brixton’s hottest new foodie destination. Call it a container community with a conscience. Just don’t call POP Brixton the new Boxpark (the pop-up mall in east London that has proved popular with hipsters in their oh-so-skinny jeans and designer T-shirts). …
Tue 01 Sep 2015
The Hart Work exhibition launches at Upstairs at the Ritzy on 1 September and runs until 5 October. The gallery of images and text, which is free to visit, was created by a group of women who are homeless in Brixton. The show is the culmination of a year’s work by Street Talk, which has run art sessions for the past 12 months that aim to engage the women creatively, enabling them to share stories about their lives. …
Tue 25 Aug 2015
The walls of the former Bon Marche department store will be covered by 10 jumbo canvases next month when the London Design Trail makes its way to Brixton. …
Tue 18 Aug 2015
London Mayor Boris Johnson has announced that 100,000 new homes will be built on the Thames waterfront by 2020. …
Mon 10 Aug 2015
With an ever-increasing number of young families setting up home in Battersea, parents in this corner of south-west London have particular reason to be grateful that the weather this summer has been nothing short of glorious. …
Wed 05 Aug 2015
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home’s plea for old tennis balls has been answered by the organisers of one of London’s top tournaments. …
Thu 23 Jul 2015
A special edition £5 note designed by Turner Prize-winning artist Jeremy Deller has been launched. But the psychedelic paper money can only be spent in Brixton. …
Wed 15 Jul 2015
Leading property experts have criticised George Osborne after he announced in last week's Budget that tax relief for buy-to-let landlords will be slashed. …
Mon 06 Jul 2015
The digital sector is growing faster than London’s economy as a whole and will continue to for the next decade or so, according to research. …
Thu 02 Jul 2015
News and listings site Brixton Buzz has released an intriguing photo blog about Bon Marche: the department store in Brixton. …
Tue 23 Jun 2015
Impressive designs for Battersea Power Station's new six-acre pubic park have been unveiled. The latest images show that the park, which was designed by LDA Design, will include event lawns, play spaces and river garden terraces. …
Tue 16 Jun 2015
Tennis fans buying new equipment in preparation for Wimbledon are being asked to donate their old balls to Battersea Cats & Dogs Home. The call for old and new tennis balls comes after the rescue centre took in an influx of Jack Russell terriers, which love playing with the balls. …
Wed 10 Jun 2015
Eden Harper is delighted to be supporting Brixton Windmill's 'Flour Power Fund', which is looking to raise money in a bid to get the windmill grinding again by 2016 - its 200th anniversary! …
Mon 18 May 2015
The average London property will set buyers back more than £1m by 2030, according to new analysis that reveals the capital’s population will increase to 11 million in that time. …
Mon 11 May 2015
The feel-good factor has returned to the property market in Battersea and Brixton following the Conservative Party’s surprise victory in the general election. …
Fri 08 May 2015
The Conservative Party’s general election victory not only lifts the threat of a mansion tax being imposed on the owners of homes worth £2m or more, it looks set to allow parents to leave homes worth up to £1m to their children without them paying inheritance tax. …
Fri 24 Apr 2015
South West London is one of the best places to live in London. Ok, this is just our opinion – and of course we’re slightly biased – but we’ve good reason for thinking this.…
Mon 13 Apr 2015
Find unique finishing touches for your home when the Decorative Antiques and Textiles Fair returns to Battersea Park from 21 to 26 April …
Tue 07 Apr 2015
Battersea Arts Centre has been handed a £1m renovation grant after fire ripped through the venue in March destroying about 30% of the first and second floors of the property, including the Grand and Lower Halls. …
Sat 04 Apr 2015
Purchasing top-notch commercial properties in London is more competitive than ever with superrich individuals prepared to pay hundreds of millions for single office buildings. …
Tue 31 Mar 2015
The number of UK postcode areas where property prices average more than £500,000 increased 20% last year to reach 172. …
Thu 26 Mar 2015
An increasing younger borrowers are turning to lifetime mortgages after the Mortgage Market Review made it harder for them to secure lending. …
Fri 20 Mar 2015
Chancellor George Osborne used his final Budget Day speech on Wednesday to introduce a savings scheme that will reward first-time home buyers with a £50 bonus from the government for every £200 they put towards their property. …
Wed 11 Mar 2015
Everything you need to know about Battersea Power Station …
Fri 27 Feb 2015
Here at Eden Harper, we're always keen to demonstrate our support for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. …
Mon 16 Feb 2015
The Bank of England's base rate could fall below its historic low figure of 0.5%, governor Mark Carney has hinted. …
Fri 13 Feb 2015
Battersea Park has something for everyone. Whether you're into sports, culture, the arts or wildlife, this beautiful open space is the perfect place to enjoy a great day out. Here are a few ideas for events you could get yourself along to if you fancy enjoying the impressive surroundings of this vast green area in SW11...…
Thu 05 Feb 2015
World-famous animal charity Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has launched a crackdown on the cruel practice of backstreet dog breeding. …
Thu 05 Feb 2015
Lambeth residents will see their council tax bills rise by 1.99% in 2015/16 as the local authority bids to reduce its deficit by £1.8m. …
Mon 19 Jan 2015
Cat-owning MP's have teamed up with Battersea Dogs & Cats Home and put their political pussycats up as prospective 'Purr Minister' aspirants. …
Mon 05 Jan 2015
We recently wrote about how stamp duty reform topped the agenda for home owners in the UK according to a survey. …
Mon 22 Dec 2014
2015 is almost upon us and is likely to be an incredibly eventful year in property. …
Mon 15 Dec 2014
Are you leaving it late to put up your Christmas tree? Or is the tree in your living room not looking its best? …
Thu 11 Dec 2014
A proposal to introduce minimum space standards for new-build homes that has won government support could push up the price of starter homes in Brixton and Battersea to even higher levels. …
Tue 02 Dec 2014
Stamp duty reform is the most important issue for those looking to move home, with nearly a third of those surveyed wanting the tax to be scrapped. …
Mon 17 Nov 2014
The extension of the Northern Line to Battersea has been approved and construction is set to start in spring 2015, with the aim to open the line by 2020. …
Tue 11 Nov 2014
If you'd have asked someone 10 years ago what they thought of Brixton, they'd probably have mentioned drugs, parties and young, cool people. And of course Brixton still has that vibe – not that we know anything about the drugs – but the area is still associated with party people who wanted to enjoy themselves. …
Mon 03 Nov 2014
Staff at the Ritzy cinema in Brixton have won their campaign to save up to 34 of 93 positions that were under threat. …
Tue 28 Oct 2014
Whether you call it Bonfire Night, Fireworks' Night or Guy Fawkes' Night, this British tradition dates back to the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 when Catholic conspirator Guy Fawkes tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament. …
Mon 20 Oct 2014
The Poppy Run is a popular national event that all the community can take part in. This is the 5k run's third year and aims to raise money and awareness for the Royal British Legion – a very worthy cause, we're sure you'll agree! …
Mon 13 Oct 2014
Have you got your hands on a ticket for one of the many hot Halloween parties that are taking place in Brixton at the end of the month? Wherever you're celebrating the annual fest of trick or treating, carving out pumpkins and telling scary stories you'll want to look your best. Or is that worst? …
Tue 07 Oct 2014
House prices continued to rise in August, with the Land Register confirming that the average UK home hit £177,824 – an increase of one percent over the month - or £1,761. …
Wed 24 Sep 2014
We’ve had a dramatic few weeks – but finally the results are in and the Scottish have voted to stay part of the Union, with 55-45 percent in favour (roughly). We’re quite happy about this – as we believe we’re better together and stronger as a country. However, it’s clear that things are not quite the same after the referendum and there are lots of issues still up in the air. …
Wed 17 Sep 2014
If the Scottish people vote for independence on the 18th of September, property prices could boom, Rightmove has said in its monthly house price survey. …
Thu 11 Sep 2014
Held three times a year, the Decorative Antiques and Textiles Fair is a specialist event for those looking for very unusual English and European antiques and is London’s most popular event for interior design. Located in Battersea Park, close to Sloane Square and Chelsea, there are about 140 exhibitors keen to sell their work, offering a range of quality and affordable pieces for the right interiors. The Fair's pretty darn trendy, attracting the great and the good in the interior design world for the last 25 years. …
Wed 27 Aug 2014
Sat 23 Aug 2014
UK house prices are an ever-popular topic of conversation, particularly in Battersea and Brixton where property values have grown by more than 10% each year for the past five years. …
Tue 19 Aug 2014
Brixton is well known for its great vibe, street life, eclectic markets and of course its music events. The home of famous clubs such as The Fridge and the O2 Academy, its where everyone who’s interested in modern music – from electric to rock – comes to experience the latest in experimental music. It’s also a part of London that attracts new acts, keen to perform in front of an enthusiastic audience. …
Wed 30 Jul 2014
The Brixton Splash Festival pays tribute to Brixton and its multicultural community. Now in its ninth year, the festival is free and open from midday to 7pm on the first Sunday in August. …
Tue 22 Jul 2014
Brixton Village is known for its eclectic, vibrant atmosphere and is fast becoming the place for budget eating and drinking in South London. Here’s our quick guide to the best drinking establishments in Brixton Village – with a little help from our in-house experts...…
Tue 15 Jul 2014
There are just a few of the 254 apartments left in London’s Battersea Power Station – and now investors can get a peek at what their money has bought. …
Wed 09 Jul 2014
Tue 01 Jul 2014
A warehouse which has stored masterpieces by famous artists such as Picasso and Klimt will soon be knocked down and turned into a £300 million apartment block. …
Mon 23 Jun 2014
As Britain decides whether to remain in the EU or not, politicians, business leaders and the media would have you believe that the once-in-a-lifetime referendum will have a long-term impact on London’s economic prosperity... …
Mon 16 Jun 2014
A warehouse which has stored masterpieces by famous artists such as Picasso and Klimt will soon be knocked down and turned into a £300 million apartment block. …
Mon 09 Jun 2014
Brixton is famous for its large multi-ethnic community, vibrant street markets and culturally enriching atmosphere. A large percentage of the population are of African and Caribbean descent. Lying within Inner South London, it’s bordered by Stockwell, Clapham, Streatham, Camberwell, Tulse Hill and Herne Hill and is located in the London borough of Lambeth. …
Wed 14 May 2014
Some 95 percent of the 254 homes in Phase 2 of the Battersea Power Station project have been sold within the first week of sales. …
Fri 09 May 2014
The Brixton Academy is famous for hosting an array of incredible rock acts since it opened in 1983. Officially known as the O2 Academy, Brixton, it’s become one of the UK’s leading music venues. …
Fri 02 May 2014
Three bedroom properties in popular parts of Central London are earning nearly eight times the median salary for Londoners. …
Thu 24 Apr 2014
Battersea is fast becoming one of the most sought-after locations south of the river to live. With the ongoing regeneration of the area, plus excellent transport links; Battersea has a variety of properties for sale, this area is full of great restaurants, culture and has a lively atmosphere.…
Tue 15 Apr 2014
House prices in London have grown at almost two times the rate of the UK average since January. …
Mon 24 Mar 2014
During the past 30 years, Brixton has seen a revolution in terms of how it’s viewed by property buyers. Its vibrance and energy has seen it transform into the place of choice for young Londoners who are looking to live in an area which offers something unique. This unique part of town has also built strong communities over the years. From a lively nightlife to a newly refurbished town square, as well as a range of quirky shops and restaurants, there’s never a dull moment. We’re talking about a part of London that even has its own currency – what more could you want - once you move in, you won’t want to move out! …
Wed 19 Mar 2014
George Osborne has pledge half a billion pounds of finance to small house building firms and extended the Help to Buy scheme until 2020, in a bid to get Britain building. …
Mon 10 Mar 2014
Situated on the south side of the Thames, Battersea Park truly caters for everyone. With a lake for boating; ponds; art at the Pump House Gallery; there’s also sport at the Millennium Arena, tennis courts and a place to hire bicycles. You can also visit the thriving wildlife scene, with birds, animals and plants.…