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The Isle of Dogs in London E14 is a popular place for property investment because of the demand for property close to London’s Docklands and Canary Wharf. The Isle of Dogs is a lively community with a wide range of Victorian, Georgian, and Edwardian terraces and new build, modern multi-storey flats. In addition, property prices continue to rise. Therefore, it’s no wonder why the neighbourhood is on the rise as an attractive choice for investors.
Suppose you are thinking of investing in the London property market. What are the compelling reasons for considering a buy-to-let property in the Isle of Dogs? Please read on to find the answer.

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Canary Wharf was once a drab, lifeless industrial area that held little appeal to renters. Since its regeneration it is now London’s powerhouse and a vibrant, trendy place for young couples to rent an apartment. Living in Canary Wharf E14 puts you in the heart of the city’s financial district. So, for couples and young professionals who work in Canary Wharf, there is no lengthy or expensive commute. In fact, it’s usually possible to walk or cycle to work.
The skyline of Canary Wharf is dominated by sleek, glass-fronted multi-storey office buildings, contemporary apartment blocks, and excellent shopping and leisure facilities. Being situated on the banks of the Thames in the former Docklands area, most apartments have fantastic views.

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There are many factors to consider when it comes to maximising your rental valuation and yield on a property. To get the most out of your investment, you need to be aware of vacancy rates, rental income, rental increases and demand for housing stock in your area. You could also consider increasing your rent while keeping the impact of inflation, property prices and current market trends in mind.
This article looks at several factors affecting your rental valuation and yield. At the end of the article, you will have a better idea of how to boost potential returns on your property investment.
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Grenache provides property management services across London. They manage a wide portfolio of residential properties throughout London on behalf of landlords.
We work closely with them to assist with their lettings requirements.
Katarina from Grenache shared her company’s experience working with Proper Local.
She said: “We have a longstanding working relationship with Christian going back more than 10 years."
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Bob Elson was having a frustrating time selling his property on the Isle of Dogs.
Two deals on his property had fallen through over the course of 18 months while using two different corporate estate agencies.
Off the back of these experiences, Bob who has lived in the area all his life, decided to give Proper Local a try when he saw our branded vehicle in the car park where he was living.
Mr Elson said: “I thought what have I got to lose by giving them a chance?

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Proper Local is proud to announce that we have just been awarded a Platinum Service Award by Customer Review Site Feefo. This is the highest level of award given out by the platform and demonstrates our commitment to delivering consistent, high levels of service to all our clients in E14. We are one of the only estate agents in Canary Wharf to have received the award and it places us among the top businesses in the country in terms of customer service.
To find out more about the Feefo Service Awards and why we achieved our Platinum Service Award, have a read below.

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Located in Zone 2 in the E14 neighbourhood, Canary Wharf has become one of London’s hottest property locations. Canary Wharf is largely regarded as one of the best places to live in London on account of its good access to jobs, lower than average property prices and diverse leisure and transport offering. To find out more why we think Canary Wharf is a great place to live, read our guide below.

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Proper Local is proud to share the news that we have been recognised in the Best Estate Agent Guide Awards 2021. Not only have we been awarded ‘Excellent’ for our lettings service, we have also been crowned Winner as a Letting Agent brand – this award recognises the top 500 letting agencies in the country in the UK. This demonstrates our high levels of customer satisfaction when it comes to letting property in Canary Wharf, E14.

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On the 8th July, the Chancellor announced an increase in the residential stamp duty threshold from £125,000 to £500,000. This means that until the 31st March 2021, home buyers and property investors in England and Northern Ireland stand to save as much as £15,000 on property purchases. To find out just how much you can save, continue reading.

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One of the responsibilities of being a landlord is ensuring the safety of your tenants. In a bid to protect renters, the government has recently introduced new electrical safety regulations. It’s your job to ensure that you meet the required standards, and remain within the law.
Thankfully, it’s simple to adhere to the new regulations – here’s some information to help you.