Looking for a new place to call home, especially in a new build, can give anyone a severe headache. It seems like every step is unbearable – from the very beginning up until signing all the papers. With the help of this article, however, you can start to realize your dream – we are going to enlighten you about the most appealing and mesmerizing places for you to consider as your new family home.

How to Choose the Perfect Area?

First of all, there is no such thing as the perfect area – you have to understand what you are looking for, what you can put up with, and what is in your new block. For some people, a kindergarten nearby is a nightmare full of crying children; for others, it is a key factor in choosing a home. So your first step is making a list of things you want to have and things you really don’t want to see in your new neighbourhood.

According to the “Financial Times”, the best areas in London are:

• Battersea

• Kilburn

• Richmond

• Whitechapel

As the creative director for Bannenberg & Rowell predicts, the London property market will pick up this year. So, if you are planning to invest in this market, now is the best time to do so. There are many trusted sources nowadays to find new homes for sale.

More comprehensive list of some more suburban areas where you might like to settle down is available. Let’s continue our list of the desired regions.

• Greenwich Peninsula. More than fifteen thousand new houses with café, bars, restaurants, and shops demand your attention! The only disadvantage is that there are no senior schools nearby.

• Barking Riverside. Enjoy a view over more than 443 acres and a pleasant, cosy lifestyle. There aren’t many people around as this place has just been built. Still, you can make a difference and become one of the first settlers!

• Old Kent Road. Londoners have used this ancient route from Bermondsey towards New Cross since the Celts ruled England, and it was later paved by the Romans. You’ll feel as though you’re travelling through the centuries towards the present day. If you are thinking about this area, visit it during rush hours to see what the situation is with traffic jams.

• The area of the city of Westminster. If you are not a suburb person, you will definitely like it here. Famous monuments, palaces, parks, and landmarks are within walking distance. Want to live in the very heart of London and experience the soul of the city? Well, welcome to Westminster!

What Places in London Should You Avoid?

As in many other European cities, there are plenty of areas and neighbourhoods you won’t be happy to have an evening walk in. You can ask for advice from your manager or any of your friends who have experience in buying a new property. 

1. Croydon. Croydon is considered to be one of the most dangerous areas in terms of knife crimes. Most of the crimes committed here are pretty violent.

2. Newham. There are many places of interest here, such as the Olympic park, the London Stadium, Queens Market, Green Street, Stratford Centre, Stratford Circus Arts Centre, Gallions Reach Shopping Park, and Theatre Royal Stratford East. On the other hand, Newham is London’s second most dangerous borough. Newham’s most common crime is theft, though 11,710 violent offences took place in the borough in 2019.

3. Camden has Camden Market, the catacombs of London, the Sir John Soane’s Museum, London Zoo, and Dickens House. Unfortunately, you are more likely to be mugged here  than in any other part of London.

Top 10 New Buildings in London

It is impossible to create a list of the best new buildings in areas for everybody, as each person has their own preferences. Still, there are 10 buildings which we think most people will like. They are:

1. Bankside Yards SE1

2. The Broadway SW1

3. Newfoundland E14

4. London Square Bermondsey – will be ready to move into from early 2022

5. Former London TV centre

6. Thirty Casson Square

7. The Dumont – has already been launched

8. Brandon House

9. Elephant Park – the area is filled with restaurants, shops and other things you might need.

10. One Waterloo

Some Things to Think About First

Whatever place you choose, trust your intuition. You may believe in it, you may laugh at it, but what is the point of moving to a place where you don’t feel comfortable, secure, and relaxed? Make sure that you won’t agree to buy the first place you see even if you have fallen in love with it at first sight. See a few more to ensure that you have made the right choice.

We wish you a happy housewarming and a wonderful life in your new home!