Flats to rent in Eltham & SE9 and Houses to rent in Eltham & SE9

One of the best places to bring up a family in the London area, Eltham is a relaxed and friendly suburb. It is where our offices are located.

The town itself - and Eltham is really a small town rather than a village - provides a great mix of shops. There are all the usual suspects, plus a few nice little locally owned stores. There are some good pubs and bars in the centre, as well as some popular local restaurants regarded as great finds by those who live here, as well as the big high street offerings - or it's a very simple excursion to Greenwich, Blackheath or Bexley if you want a wider choice.

The area is surrounded by parks and woodland, and there's a lot of interest in sports locally. Plenty of good schools are in the vicinity at all levels. Landmarks include the great Eltham Palace and Well Hall.

The property here is legendary for its combination of spec and value. Houses of great size, most with good gardens, are everywhere. This is a place mostly of mid-war suburban development, but there are excellent Edwardian and Victorian houses in areas like the Corbett Estate (one of the best places to be). Big family houses abut the nearby golf course, and if you make your way a little east to Oxleas Woods (one of the oldest woodlands in London and a great part of the Green Chain Walk) some very impressive executive houses are found.

Eltham is in the Borough of Greenwich which holds the responsibility for delivering services in your area.
For specific information on this borough, or to contact individual departments please click here to visit their website.

Borough of Greenwich website: Borough of Greenwich

In General:
The London boroughs are administrative centres responsible for collecting local taxes (Council Tax and Business Rates) and then spending the funds received on local services. They are run by Borough Councils who are elected by borough residents on a four year cycle. The totals that they spend will depend on the rates of tax that they levy plus funds allocated from central government and other sources.

While many of the services (schools, roads, planning, rubbish collection and social services) are standard, levels of provision will vary according to the overall political will as expressed by the voters.

Your tax liability (as a resident) will be based on the council tax band of your home. These bands are set by Valuation Officers and there is scope for appeal. The rate bands are then used to determine the amounts of tax levied. So, while the bands will remain largely constant the levels of tax can go up and, in theory, down.

You may claim discounts or exemptions based on your circumstances. For example, as the only adult in a property you can get a 25% reduction on your bill. Other reductions are available for qualifying second adults and Council Tax Benefit claimants.

There is more information available at the HM Customs & Excise website.

Borough of Greenwich Council Tax