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Post-lockdown property demand surged by more than 80 per cent
According to the latest housing report from property portal Zoopla demand amongst house hunters surged by 88 per cent in…
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Home sellers encouraged to virally deep clean properties
Property experts are reminding those planning to sell a house about the need to ensure that a virally deep clean…
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Frequently asked residential property questions during the covid-19 crisis
The UK residential property sector has been adversely affected by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and landlords and tenants may wonder…
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Important Notice: Changes to the home buying process
The Government has introduced changes to the house buying process from this month in response to continued social distancing measures.…
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Nine in 10 children offered first preference school in Barking and Dagenham
Over 90 per cent of children in Barking and Dagenham will be attending their first preference primary school next year…
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Could the Government introduce a Stamp Duty Holiday?
Following a series of decisions made to help alleviate the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, there is now the…
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The Rental Supply crisis is set to continue following the Budget
The rental supply crisis is set to continue after the Budget did not address the concerns raised by the property…
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Phase two of Barking development gets planning permission
The second stage of a new £346 million housing development in the borough is set to go ahead after Barking…
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Outdoor space a priority for tenants
According to the latest industry research outdoor space tops the wish lists of tenants when searching for a property to…
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Government announces new ‘first homes’ scheme for first-time buyers
The Government has announced the launch of the ‘First Homes’ scheme for first-time buyers. The new scheme will see new…
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Barking and Dagenham borough receives international accolade
Barking and Dagenham has joined the likes of Toronto, New York City and Paris in receiving the special accolade of…
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Barking and Dagenham most popular location for first time buyers in London
According to the latest industry research, Barking and Dagenham is the most popular area in London for first-time buyers. First-time…
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UK House prices rise at record rate
House prices in the UK have risen at the fastest rate on record over the festive period. According to the…
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Number of young people who own a home on the rise
According to the latest research, the number of 25-34-year-olds who own their own property has increased after more than a…
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January remains the best month for a quick property sale
The latest research from the HomeOwners Alliance has revealed that January is the best month of the year to put…
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Top ten tips to make sure your Christmas remains merry and bright
In the run up to the festive season, it’s all too easy to become distracted and lose focus on home…
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Barking and Dagenham group hoping to make Christmas special for those in need
A group of Barking and Dagenham residents are appealing for donations to help make this Christmas special for homeless and…
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Dagenham set for new billion pound data centre
A new £1.5 billion data centre is set to open in Dagenham next year in a project that is expected…
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Barking & Dagenham council calling on residents to contribute to local plan
Residents of Barking and Dagenham are being encouraged to help shape the future of the area after the council opened…
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Work to start on bike route linking Barking Riverside and town centre
Transport for London (TfL) has announced that work on a new cycleway in Barking will start in early 2020. The…
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Council approves 200 new homes for Gascoigne Estate
Barking and Dagenham Borough Council has approved proposals for 200 new homes to be built on the Gascoigne Estate in…
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Free playtime for babies and toddlers in Dagenham
The first, free Babyzone has launched in Dagenham, which will provide play facilities and classes for parents and carers of…
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Remember, remember the fifth of November
More and more people are now opting to celebrate Bonfire night by attending an organised firework display. It’s not only…
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Barking and Dagenham council set to distribute more than £2.5 million to community projects
More than £2.5 million is set to be distributed to community projects in the borough by Barking and Dagenham council.…
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Barking and Dagenham council set to hand out £2.5 million to community projects
As part of the Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy, Barking and Dagenham council set to hand out more than £2.5 million…
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Mayor of London inviting Londoners to apply for free trees
The mayor of London has launched a new initiative for London residents which will see 55,000 trees given away to…
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Crowdfunder scheme launched to help community groups in Barking and Dagenham
In partnership, Crowdfunder and charitable foundation Trust for London have recently launched the ‘Make Change Happen’ scheme to help community…
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Parsloes Park development receives backing from Mayor of London’s office
The multi-million-pound redevelopment of Parsloes Park has moved a step closer to becoming a reality, following approval from the Mayor…
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Plans announced to restore Embassy Cinema to its former glory
Plans have been announced to redevelop a banqueting suite in Dagenham back to its former glory as an art deco…
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Number of people moving home increases
According to the latest research from Lloyds Bank, the number of people moving home increased for the first time in…
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Future Youth Zone in Dagenham praised by the Mayor of London
After his recent visit, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has praised the amazing work being done at the Future…
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Continued success for Barking and Dagenham a-level students
Yesterday, students from Barking and Dagenham received their A-Level results and many pupils were over the moon when many found…
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Landlords in Barking & Dagenham must apply for new licence
Private landlords in the Barking & Dagenham have been told that they need to apply for the new Selective Licencing…
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Dagenham youth club sees 4,000 members join in first two months
The youth club opened in Dagenham by Prince Harry in May has seen its 4,000th member join in its first…
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Major redevelopment plans for Barking town centre
Barking town centre will soon undergo a major redevelopment, as developers, Benson Elliott plan to build over 800 new homes.…
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Tenant Fee Act: Renting increased by eight per cent
According to the room share platform, Ideal Flatmate, the cost of renting a room in the UK has increased by…
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Parsloes Park development gets green light from Barking & Dagenham council
Plans to build three floodlit astroturf pitches and stands in Parsloes Park have been given the green light by Barking…
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Government approves Barking and Dagenham property licensing scheme
In a bid to protect tenants and crack down on rogue landlords, the Government have agreed on a five-year Property…
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Government approve licensing schemes to protect Barking & Dagenham renters
The Government has agreed a five-year property licensing scheme with Barking and Dagenham council, in a move that will offer…
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Thames Water announce plans to upgrade Beckton sewage treatment works
Thames Water has written to residents of Barking and Dagenham residents to inform them of plans to upgrade the Beckon…
