August 31st, 2010
Property and homes differs in this region east of the City. You could find Aldgate luxurious properties and flats in the South near to the Thames, Aldgate house to rent or Aldgate house for sale could be found in the several renovated storehouse office buildings in-between and beautiful Georgian properties could be found in the lanes off Brick Lane to the north. 
The area has seen steady development over the past ten years since several empty office buildings have been renovated into to residential buildings. Current developments around the Alie Street, Prescot Street, Back Church Lane and The Minories lane, has further added to the Aldgate flats and improved the level of excellent quality accommodation.
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August 27th, 2010
The hosting of the 2012 Olympics in London is great news for the city and for the UK. The main Olympic Park will be situated close to Stratford and as a result the surrounding area is seeing large scale regeneration and it is predicted that the Olympics will have a positive impact on transport links, urban gentrification and the local economy. Unfortunately so many positive aspects can have some fallbacks, as urban gentrification progresses a rise in property prices can often follow, which in turn can cause local property taxes to rise which can result in some residents having to move out of the area.
Property prices are also likely to rise in the area which can mean that some properties and areas can become too expensive for some people. Coupled with the current difficulties with the banks, which has made it difficult for some people to take out mortgages, individuals with low incomes or indeed contractors (without a steady income) may find it difficult to move to the area. Contractors and the self-employed in particular often find it difficult to take out mortgages due to the nature of their employment status as it can be difficult to prove a regular income; in this case mortgages for contractors are best achieved using the help of contractor specialists.
On a positive note though gentrification can often bring lower crime levels and new business to areas, so I believe the impact will ultimately be beneficial for the Stratford area. The regeneration of Stratford and the forthcoming Olympic Games will be beneficial for London as a city and a celebration the whole world can share in.
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August 27th, 2010
From a technical point of view, the barbican is a term which is used for a structure. It is a noun which means a building’s outpost and it can also refers to a fortified gateway, where the guards stay in order to watch over the entire city. This was actually the watch towers during ancient times however as the time passes, these watch towers became smaller and grew into barbicans. Nowadays Barbican is also the name for the estate found in the City of London. People who are into the business and commerce, particularly finance would surely love the home or property in the Barbican Estate.
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August 22nd, 2010
The new government would listen to all our problems and would make our lives improved in ways which we could not only imagine and things could only become better. I’m just chattering pointlessly, on purpose, since if I had said the word Home Information Pack then you would, quite truly, have stopped reading at least twenty seconds ago. But please bear with me; you are really going to be amazed. I know about pop music and had a record shop twenty years ago on the Fulham Road. I had also worked for D&G for more than twenty three years and I’m having quite knowledge about property as well. We (professionals) have tried several ways to advise the Labour Housing Ministers (which is not experts) regarding how to improve our industry on several occasions, however to no benefit.
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July 7th, 2010
Even now, the centre of bow remains as a bow church. Especially, the bridge besides river lee is a four lane flyover. It has both the black wall tunnel and lee approach below the flyover. Its high street has large post-war housing and few shops that are located in the south. However, history of the town bow says that, during 1556, from new gate countless natives were brought to this place by cart. During English reformation, they were being burned at stake, which is in front of the bow church. However, in seventeenth century, bow became famous for goose fair that is held after the Pentecost.
After some time, it degenerated and fascinated lose women and drunken crowds. Later in the middle of nineteenth century, the authorities have banned the fair. Bow is one of the most famous areas in London. It is located at the distance of 7.4km to the east of charring cross and is a major part of its eastern end. According to the history of the town bow during the nineteenth century, it saw the success of fine pottery works. In bow, the porcelain works are eminent as bow porcelain. At the end of the nineteenth century, this industry completely disappeared. Nevertheless, now every apartment and property in bow is becoming UK’s foremost market source for property.
History of the town bow is mostly related to the porcelain works. But now, these are replaced by increasing factories, especially after the industrial revolution. Among these some of the factories were may match factory and Bryant factory. Accidently, the May factory and Bryant factory was closed in 1979. This has been converted to flats. These flats are prominent as bow quarter. Some of its areas like brthnal green, shore ditch, and white chapel are too expensive for many individuals. However, for many people bow is one of the most desirable places in London. Therefore, many people are trying to buy flat or property in bow.
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February 3rd, 2010
Fitzrovia got its name from “Fitzroy tavern”. Fitzroy tavern is a public house in the charlotte street. This name was approved during inter-war period by the bohermian and artistic community. This public house is named after Baron Southampton (or bohemian). In eighteenth century, Bohemian has initially developed northern part of fitzrovia. Later Fitzroy purchased tottenhall manor and also constructed Fitzroy square. Even Fitzroy Street is also named after him. This is the famous feature of fitzrovia. The Fitzroy square is one of the most original and eminent architectural characteristics of this place.
The Fitzroy square is partly designed by Rober Adam. In the beginning of nineteenth century, major part of London is being built. Much of the fizrrovia is developed by minor proper holders. This resulted in the predominance of irregular and small streets. The other districts like Bloomsbury and Marylebone were subject to the domination by few landlords. As a result, the developments of this area and property in fitzrovia were more systematic. Till 20th century, fitzrovia was not actually a fashionable district.
The famous feature of fitzrovia is the maple street, BT tower and many more. Maple Street and BT tower is one of the most eminent and tallest buildings in this area. Till IRA bomb explosion these buildings were open to the general public. In 1971, after the bomb explosion in the nearby restaurant it was not open. Terrorists mainly focus on the heart or major areas of London. Fizrovia is famous for the major tourist attraction as this place gives a village feel. The location and property in fitzrovia is the reason for major tourist attraction. Furthermore, this place is also prominent for bars, cafes and restaurants. Apart from this, there are also some private galleries in this place.
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January 7th, 2010
St. Albans School is one of the oldest schools in Europe. This school has been here for over thousand years and has been helping the people of this place to enrich their lives with education. This school is an independent day school and is a co-ed school. Boys can enter the school at the age of 11, 13, 16 and girls at the age of 16. There are about 770 students in total who are taught by about 70 teaching staff. This way the student teacher ratio is better. This school is located near St. Abbey church. This school is not a religious institution and encourages students from all religion.
The school is divided into three parts: the lower section which has students between the age group of 7 to 8, the middle section with students between years 9 to 11 and the sixth form with students between 12 – 13. The school conducts examination at GCSE, AS and A2 levels. Career counseling is also given in this school. The school’s regularly updates its curriculum so that students are ahead with latest techniques. Subjects that are taught here are English, Mathematics, French, Science, History, Economics, Geography, Spanish, Latin and many more.
The sports complex helps students develop their physical health. All kinds of sports activities are encouraged here and students actively take part in sports. Teachers give extra classes too for students who need extra help with their subjects. Other extra curricular activities such as dance, drama, elocution are also encouraged and the staffs are very friendly and cooperative. Even though the school is very old the infrastructure is updated regularly and students get medical checkups too which is an important school activity.
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