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Formerly a pioneering 1960s urban estate, Blackwall Reach has been designed to create the same sense of community as its historic predecessor.
Located near the northern approach of the Blackwall Tunnel, Royal Captain Court and Perseus Court are at the heart of a 20-acre site where almost 1,600 new homes will be built over the next decade.
Developed by Swan Housing Association with Countryside Properties, the first residents will be able to move into their new homes in 2019. Blackwall Reach comprises one, two and three bedroom apartments plus penthouses. All apartments have contemporary open plan living spaces, engineered wood flooring, integrated kitchens, and bedrooms that have been designed with luxury in mind with fitted wardrobes, underfloor heating and pendant lighting.
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Bow Quarter comprises 19 town houses and 714 apartments spread across seven separate buildings - many of them historically part of the famous Bryant & May match factory – and now one of East London's most desirable residential developments.
Residents of Bow Quarter are treated to a leisure Centre offering a range of fitness classes, steam room sauna, pool, Jacuzzi and weights room. This development is perfect for clearing the head after a long day at work or chilling on the weekend, set amongst large communal gardens Bow Quarter is the perfect location to relax.
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You may have noticed that we’ve changed our logo (and of course you may not have), but we did think you’d like to know why.
We’re still very much the same proper local company, and we remain one of the very few companies left that haven’t been bought out by an uber-massive conglomerate.
So why the change?
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When we created Proper Local we thought long and hard about our business model and how we could offer something new and refreshing, but one of the absolute fundamentals was only dealing with geographical areas which we actually, really, truly know about.
The owner, Christian, has lived in East London for 20 years, so he’s most certainly a proper local, but East London is a big place!
There’s a mighty difference between Chingford and Clerkenwell, and equally Canary Wharf and Leytonstone share more differences than similarities.
So, where is local, for Proper Local?
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We appreciate that our fixed fee offering can make it a little difficult to compare our fees with the percentage-based fees charged by other agents, so we’ve prepared this table to help you.
The top row shows a range of percentages which you may pay to other percentage-fee-based agents, and the first column on the left is a range of selling values. Find your anticipated sales value on the left, and then find the column with the percentage fee (excluding VAT) you are paying, or have been offered by another agent. Where the column and row meet is the amount you will save including VAT.
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We appreciate that our fixed fee offering can make it a little difficult to compare our fees with the percentage-based fees charged by other agents, so we’ve prepared this table to help you.
The top row shows a range of percentages which you may pay to other percentage-fee-based agents, and the first column on the left is a range of rents. Find your current or anticipated rent on the left and then find the column with percentage fee (including VAT) you are paying, or have been offered by another agent. Where the column and row meet is the amount you will save including VAT.
One other thing to remember is that we don’t charge landlords for tenancy agreement administration. Most other agents will charge you anything between £100 and £300 for a tenancy agreement, but we don’t. So, you’ll be saving even more than the tables shows!
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If you’re looking for a venue for a classy night out, or just a place for casual drink with mates, E14 has more to offer than some might think - from local pubs to elegant cocktail bars with some of the best views in London. Check out the five bars below that we at Proper Local recommend.
“Candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker so work hard and party harder! “
Pepper Saint Ontiod
Won’t break the bank £
If you’re looking for a more casual venue Pepper Saint Ontiod is the place for you; whether it be a quiet daytime pint, Friday/Saturday night out with the boys or girls, or Sunday lunch. The un-Canary-Wharf-like décor is a jumble of old wallpaper, chintzy furniture and random odds and ends dotted around the place.
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Developed by Berkeley and designed by Foster + Partners, South Quay Plaza is set to be one of the tallest residential buildings in Europe. Two towers, one of one 68 storeys and another of 36 will bring a new focal point to the London skyline. South Quay Plaza is set for completion in 2021-2022.
The development will have 10000 sq ft of commercial space and 888 residential apartments.
Located directly opposite South Quay Plaza is South Quay DLR (Docklands Light Railway) station, whilst SQP is also only a short walk into to Canary Wharf and therefore the Jubilee line.
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Le Secret des Rôtisseurs
If you’re looking for a beautiful setting, amazing service and delicious roast chicken there’s no better place than Le Secret des Rôtisseurs.
Chicken is their speciality, but the menu isn't restricted to just chicken dishes though. Starters include deep-fried camembert and a platter of smoked fish, though a terrine of poultry livers served with gherkins and sourdough brings the bird back into play. The French waiters are courteous and attentive. Located in London, Canary Wharf, overlooking the River Thames…. the view, the Chicken and an amazing location! It even has a terrace too, perfect for al fresco dining…. when the weather allows.
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New Providence Wharf is a residential development in London's Docklands which sits on the banks of the Thames, across the river and opposite to the O2 Arena in Greenwich. Designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill and developed by Ballymore, NPW was completed in 2004.
New Providence Wharf itself is a crescent-shaped block which runs along the southerly side of Fairmont Avenue. However, Ballymore have in essence created a large high-end residential community as Providence Tower (now Charrington Tower), Columbia West Apartments and Ontario Tower all fall inside the security cordon. The Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotel is next door to New Providence Wharf… if you ever run out of space when the family comes to visit.
