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New London landmark launches in Ilford

Sport lovers hoping to edge closer to the 2012 Olympic site and still be in easy commuting distance from the City, would be ideally placed at Pioneer Point – a landmark development in Ilford that the New Homes team at KFH will be launching at the end of September. The two futuristic towers will rise on the site of the old Pioneer Market, and their 294 apartments offer a choice of one or two bedrooms for sale. ‘Pioneer Point is a refreshing new development,’ says KFH Land and New Homes Director John East. ‘With panoramic views and state-of-the-art design, the towers will help make Ilford a force to be reckoned with in London’s future.’ Find out more by calling New Homes on 020 8222 7200 or email newhomes@kfh.co.uk. Alternatively view the current list of new houses for sale in London or new flats for sale in London.

London’s property market stays steady says KFH’s MD Lee Watts

'Despite the predictions, the London property market has not shown signs of slowing so far this year. Across our branch network, compared with the first quarter of 2009, we have seen a 40 per cent increase in buyer registrations and an 80 per cent increase in new properties for sale. This has resulted in a healthy balance between supply and demand, a continuing upward trend in selling prices, and sales more than doubling compared with a year ago. These activity levels continued into spring and, although the general election prompted a slight lull, with interest rates remaining low, we expect market conditions to stay relatively unchanged through the summer months.’Email Lee Watts, ho@kfh.co.uk

Now is the time to let in London

KFH Lettings Director Judienne Wood says London’s rents are on the rise. ‘This spring has seen rents rise in London for the first time in 14 months. The average increase across KFH’s network of 24 lettings branches is three per cent, but the highest rises in London are in Streatham and Tooting, which are up by 14 per cent. Peckham increased by 12 per cent and Wimbledon and Hammersmith both increased by 10 per cent. I’m not entirely surprised as the shortage of properties to rent was bound to push prices up. And, although I expect them to flatten out later in the year as more properties are leased, I predict rents will rise by at least five per cent before then. Right now, it’s a landlord-driven market.’Email Judienne Wood, jwood@kfh.co.uk

KFH opens branch in Crystal Palace

With so many captivating properties coming on to the market in Crystal Palace, the Sales and Lettings teams at KFH thought it was high time they moved in and opened a new estate agent branch in April. ‘We’re delighted to have moved here just as the new East London Line is opening, and we are looking forward to being part of the buzzing community,’ says Sales Manager Steven Hayler. ‘We wanted to be in the hub of Crystal Palace so we’ve moved to the Triangle, and we’re excited about having loads of great new properties for sale and to rent on offer.’ Visit the new branch at 15-17 Westow Hill, Crystal Palace, London, SE19 1TQ.

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