Hammersmith Area Guide, London, Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham
This page gives you information and some guidance on the area Hammersmith London, W6
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Area Comments
A hugely energetic area which has grown out of the shadow of the historically more fashionable areas around it, Hammersmith is full of buzz, attitude and great property.
Hammersmith is all about living amongst roads whilst not sacrificing living space. The Talgarth Road soars overhead as the flyover takes it away from the centre. The huge shopping centre provides the focal point for Hammersmith, and out from it spiral the more obvious of the area's many attractions - the Lyric theatre, the Hammersmith Palais, the Apollo, and nearby Riverside Studios amongst them. There are huge numbers of restaurants and cafes, as well as a lot of high-street shopping, in easy reach. There are great walks to be had along the Thames, with visits to lovely waterside pubs and around the bridge very popular.
A very busy area, Hammersmith is an economic as well as a transport hub, with lots of businesses using it as a base. For a long time Hammersmith was definitely in the shadow of other areas such as Kensington, Chelsea, Earls Court - but now it has carved a very different, though lucrative, property market out of thin air.
For the professional and the couple looking for great houses and flats Hammersmith is definitely worth serious consideration. There are excellent roads of smallish, but well formed Victorian houses outside the centre, which in the main areas of Hammersmith there are good numbers of flats. Along the river, large redbrick blocks can be found with excellent apartments in them. The area includes the vicinity of Ravenscourt Park, around which there are more streets of Victorian houses, mostly in terraces, which are both subdivided and available as whole properties.
A thriving area of employment and a driving need for great housing, Hammersmith is a place with a real buzz, good resources and away from the main drags, really fine Victorian properties.
Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, Hammersmith, W6
Hammersmith is in the Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham 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 Hammersmith & Fulham website: Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham
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.
Hammersmith Council Tax and W6 Council Tax
Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham Council Tax
| Year-Band | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009/2010 | £764 | £892 | £1019 | £1147 | £1402 | £1656 | £1911 | £2293 |
| 2008/2009 | £782 | £912 | £1042 | £1173 | £1433 | £1694 | £1954 | £2345 |
| 2007/2008 | £796 | £928 | £1061 | £1193 | £1459 | £1724 | £1989 | £2387 |
| 2006/2007 | £804 | £938 | £1072 | £1206 | £1473 | £1741 | £2009 | £2411 |
| 2005/2006 | £772 | £901 | £1029 | £1158 | £1415 | £1673 | £1930 | £2316 |
Area News for Hammersmith
Mortgage 'should be paid off by 50s'
It is important for people to take steps to pay off their mortgage before they reach the age of 55, one sector commentator has claimed.
Read Article ... Published on 10th March, 2010
Hammersmith and Fulham 'may see development'
The London borough of Hammersmith and Fulham could soon be one of the most up and coming parts of the capital, which may make it a great place for people to live if they wish to experience a busy life in the capital.
Read Article ... Published on 8th March, 2010
House prices 'higher than a year ago'
House prices in the UK fell during February but are still higher than they were at this point last year, it has been revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 5th March, 2010
January house prices 'saw rises'
January saw property prices across England and Wales experience positive growth for the second month in a row, according to the latest data.
Read Article ... Published on 2nd March, 2010
Millions of Brits 'permanently overdrawn'
Millions of consumers in the UK are living off their overdraft, new research has revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 24th February, 2010
Gross mortgage lending 'decreases'
Gross mortgage lending decreased in January of this year, the latest figures have revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 18th February, 2010
Londoners 'planning home improvements'
While the UK is now officially out of recession, many Britons may still be keen to keep a tight reign on their spending, which could mean any plans they have to buy a new home are on the backburner.
Read Article ... Published on 10th February, 2010
Treasury announces consultation on rented sector
The government has published a consultation document into the role the UK's private rental sector should play in supporting the country's economic recovery and increasing housing supply, it has been revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 4th February, 2010
Will house prices continue rising?
Many people believe house prices will continue to rise during 2010, according to a new survey.
Read Article ... Published on 26th January, 2010
More Britons 'looking for tenants'
The number of households considering renting out a room rose by 27 per cent during the first two weeks of 2010, new research has found.
Read Article ... Published on 19th January, 2010
People using credit to pay mortgage 'terrifying'
It is "frankly terrifying" that some one million Britons are reliant on their credit cards when paying their mortgage or rent, one sector commentator has stated.
Read Article ... Published on 14th January, 2010
Saving money in the new year
Britons who have made a new year's resolution to save this year have been offered some advice which could take them one step closer towards their goal.
Read Article ... Published on 5th January, 2010
Britons 'put off DIY while renting'
Young UK males lack confidence when it comes to carrying out basic DIY tasks, new research has found, which one sector commentator has attributed to the tendency for people to rent for longer.
Read Article ... Published on 29th December, 2009
2009 - A year in renting
The last year may be memorable to many Britons for numerous reasons - including the recession.
Read Article ... Published on 21st December, 2009
Pets 'will have Christmas to remember'
Pets in the UK are set to have a Christmas to remember this year, as their owners prepare to spoil their furry friends.
Read Article ... Published on 15th December, 2009
Should buyers avoid new builds?
People who do not purchase a new build stand to make the greatest fiscal gains when they move home, one group has asserted.
Read Article ... Published on 9th December, 2009
Property prices 'will fluctuate'
Property prices are likely to fluctuate over the coming months as there tends to be a "slight lag" when house price increases are reported, one sector commentator has stated.
Read Article ... Published on 3rd December, 2009
House prices 'still rising'
House prices increased by 0.6 per cent in October when compared to the previous month's figures, new research has revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 27th November, 2009
Tenant advice: How to weather-proof homes
Although they do not own their home, there may still be steps that renting tenants can take to ensure their properties will not be damaged by the approaching winter weather.
Read Article ... Published on 24th November, 2009
Londoners 'should prepare allotments for winter'
As the winter approaches, Londoners have been advised that now is the time to prepare their allotments for the cold weather.
Read Article ... Published on 19th November, 2009
Mortgage rates 'need to fall'
While a number of mortgage lenders have made moves to lower their rates in recent weeks, more still needed to be done, one group has claimed.
Read Article ... Published on 12th November, 2009
Should people rent while waiting for a housing bargain?
Last month, property prices in the UK increased by 0.2 per cent, according to new figures.
Read Article ... Published on 3rd November, 2009
Hammersmith tenants 'can hear from their leaders'
Residents of flats to rent in Hammersmith will be able to question their local council, health, police and fire leaders during the first "Quiz the Leaders" meeting there chaired by the BBC's John Humphrys.
Read Article ... Published on 30th October, 2009
'Increased demand' for buy-to-let landlords
There is increased demand for houses from buy-to-let landlords, a new survey has revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 27th October, 2009
Chelsea: More than just football in Chelsea
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Read Article ... Published on 27th October, 2009
One writer 'selling to rent'
By November, one property writer will have completed the sale of his house and have looked to move into rented accommodation, but he admits that he wished he had taken such steps in 2007.
Read Article ... Published on 22nd October, 2009
Landlords 'need to be diligent'
Many people risk invalidating their landlord's home insurance if they fail to disclose information about a past conviction, one sector commentator has claimed.
Read Article ... Published on 16th October, 2009
'Plenty of ways' for tenants to go green
There are plenty of ways that both homeowners and rental tenants can reduce their carbon emissions in order to meet next year's 10:10 campaign, one newspaper has asserted.
Read Article ... Published on 12th October, 2009
More property to rent in London needed
More needs to be done to increase the levels of property to rent in Hammersmith - in addition to the rest of the UK - it has been claimed.
Read Article ... Published on 6th October, 2009
Fewer Britons 'look to remortgage'
Although some Britons are taking advantage of the slight decline in property prices, fewer people are remortgaging, it has been revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 2nd October, 2009
Mortgage products 'returning slowly'
The number of mortgage products available on the UK market are slowly increasing, new research has found.
Read Article ... Published on 15th September, 2009
Hammersmith & Fulham teens celebrate GCSE results
Young people in one London borough may have been keen to celebrate recently after receiving their GCSE results.
Read Article ... Published on 2nd September, 2009
Protection for rental tenants 'paramount'
Rental tenants - including those looking for flats to rent in Hammersmith & Fulham and other London boroughs - should be offered more in terms of consumer protection, one sector commentator has claimed.
Read Article ... Published on 1st September, 2009
Land Registry: Property prices rise in London
New figures suggest that living in property to rent in Fulham, flats to rent in Hammersmith or homes elsewhere in the UK may be a more affordable option for many young professionals, as opposed to buying.
Read Article ... Published on 28th August, 2009
New student homes rejected by H&F council
The planning applications committee at Hammersmith & Fulham (H&F) council has rejected plans to build new student properties at the Nomis Studios site in the borough's Sinclair Road.
Read Article ... Published on 18th August, 2009
Buy-to-let market 'stabilising'
There were fewer mortgage arrears reported in the second quarter of 2009 than in the previous three-month period, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).
Read Article ... Published on 14th August, 2009
Property prices hikes predicted
Flats to rent in Hammersmith or property to rent in Blackheath may prove to be among the more viable living options for young professionals in the coming years, as house prices are set to increase again.
Read Article ... Published on 11th August, 2009
Loris Garden 'serves residents of flats to rent in Hammersmith'
Residents of flats to rent in Hammersmith can find their environmental needs catered for by Loris Garden, according to Hammersmith Community Gardens Association.
Read Article ... Published on 28th July, 2009
Hammersmith green space improved
Residents of property to rent in Hammersmith have another reason to be happy, it would seem.
Read Article ... Published on 7th July, 2009
Traffic improvements in Hammersmith & Fulham?
Those living in property to rent in Hammersmith & Fulham (H&F) could be set to see improvements to the traffic system in the borough.
Read Article ... Published on 29th June, 2009
Shepherds Bush market to expand?
Residents of property to rent in Shepherds Bush and other areas of Hammersmith & Fulham (H&F) such as Hurlingham and West Kensington could be set to benefit from a larger market in the area.
Read Article ... Published on 24th June, 2009
New train link for Hammersmith & Fulham mooted
Councillor Nick Botterill thinks a new network of high-speed trains - with a major hub at Old Oak in west London - would be a good alternative to building a third runway at Heathrow Airport.
Read Article ... Published on 24th June, 2009
Hammersmith & Fulham council plans school work
Hammersmith & Fulham council will move on with its Schools of Choice programme next month when work starts on the building of a new sixth-form block at Lady Margaret School.
Read Article ... Published on 18th June, 2009
Landlords 'should be in it for the long term'
Landlords who join the buy-to-let sector have been told that they should see their investments as a long-term method of making money.
Read Article ... Published on 11th June, 2009
'Try property to rent in London before buying'
Homebuyers are being encouraged to try before they buy when it comes to getting on the housing ladder.
Read Article ... Published on 27th May, 2009
London house prices still too high for key workers
Key public sector workers still find it almost impossible to buy homes in London, despite the fall in house prices over the past year.
Read Article ... Published on 26th May, 2009
Transport improvements for Hammersmith and Fulham
Residents of property in Hammersmith and Fulham could soon see improvements to one of the main roads that passes through the borough.
Read Article ... Published on 15th May, 2009
Residents of property in Hammersmith 'satisfied with services'
Residents of property in Hammersmith & Fulham are increasingly happy with the services they receive, it has been found.
Read Article ... Published on 1st May, 2009
Tube satisfaction reaches record high
Residents of property in London are more satisfied than ever with the London Underground, figures have indicated.
Read Article ... Published on 27th April, 2009
Funding boost for children living in property in Hammersmith
Hammersmith children will be able to enjoy summer activities after the council designated a grant for the purpose.
Read Article ... Published on 22nd April, 2009
New library 'will benefit residents' of property in Hammersmith
A new library is set to benefit those living in property in Hammersmith & Fulham, the local authority has announced.
Read Article ... Published on 20th April, 2009
Utility firm code of conduct 'to cut congestion' for those living in flats to rent in Hammersmith
Utility companies operating in London have signed up to a new code of conduct aimed at reducing congestion.
Read Article ... Published on 16th April, 2009
Green space regeneration planned for Shepherds Bush
Plans have been unveiled to regenerate Shepherds Bush Common as part of a scheme to improve parks and open spaces.
Read Article ... Published on 8th April, 2009
Westfield 'creating jobs' for residents of property in Hammersmith
Residents of Hammersmith & Fulham are benefiting from new jobs created by Westfield London, it has been observed.
Read Article ... Published on 2nd April, 2009
Circle Line to be extended to Hammersmith
The frequency of London Underground trains between Hammersmith and Edgware Road is set to double as a result of changes to the Circle Line.
Read Article ... Published on 6th March, 2009
London councils praised for services
A dozen London councils have been recognised for the quality of service provided to residents.
Read Article ... Published on 5th March, 2009
Minister praises London council tax move
Local authorities' moves to keep council tax low for Londoners have been welcomed.
Read Article ... Published on 27th February, 2009
Hammersmith & Fulham council tax to fall
Residents of the London borough of Hammersmith & Fulham will benefit from a drop in council tax rates this year, it has been revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 26th February, 2009
New bus route due to open
Residents of the London borough of Hammersmith & Fulham are set to benefit from a new bus route, it has emerged.
Read Article ... Published on 14th January, 2009
New technology to assist London crime reduction
People living in the London borough of Hammersmith & Fulham could be set to benefit as a new initiative is launched with the aim of reducing crime.
Read Article ... Published on 12th January, 2009
Funding to reduce alcohol-related crime in London
London residents could be set to see a reduction in alcohol-related problems as a result of new funding.
Read Article ... Published on 11th December, 2008
New bus station for White City
Hammersmith & Fulham residents are set to benefit from a new bus station in the borough.
Read Article ... Published on 27th November, 2008
Traffic-free shopping day announced
London mayor Boris Johnson has announced that there will be a traffic-free day for Christmas shopping.
Read Article ... Published on 6th November, 2008
BAA in £230 million Crossrail deal
Crossrail has agreed a £230 million funding deal with the British Airports Authority (BAA) to help develop the service.
Read Article ... Published on 4th November, 2008
London stations in new safety drive
A number of rail stations in London will become safer due to extra manning at night, it has been announced.
Read Article ... Published on 3rd November, 2008
New London mall opens
The new Westfield London mall in the borough of Hammersmith & Fulham has opened its doors today.
Read Article ... Published on 30th October, 2008
Mortgage lending falls again
Mortgage lending was down again in September, new figures have revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 20th October, 2008
New market for Westminster
A councillor in the City of Westminster has said he is pleased the borough is to get its first new street market in 50 years.
Read Article ... Published on 20th October, 2008
Tower Hamlets home to London's best park
Tower Hamlet's expansive Victoria Park has been named "London's Perfect Park" by Time Out magazine.
Read Article ... Published on 5th September, 2008
Urban development project for Greenwich
The London Borough of Greenwich will shortly be the site of a major urban regeneration scheme.
Read Article ... Published on 3rd September, 2008
Westfield set to attract renters
The London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham is set to attract a new generation of renters with the opening of a new shopping centre.
Read Article ... Published on 1st September, 2008
New scheme launched for London landlords
A new scheme has been launched in London that affords people without a home the chance to rent a private flat, it has been reported.
Read Article ... Published on 27th May, 2008
Date set for Westfield grand opening
October 30th has been confirmed as the date of the grand opening of the Westfield shopping centre in west London.
Read Article ... Published on 8th April, 2008
Capital gears up for Boat Race
The historic Boat Race between the universities of Oxford and Cambridge will once again be taking place this Saturday, March 29th.
Read Article ... Published on 25th March, 2008
Fashion designer Next moves in Westfield
Popular high-street clothes retailer Next has begun kitting out its store at the forthcoming Westfield London shopping centre.
Read Article ... Published on 19th March, 2008
More restaurants sign up to Westfield
Wagamama, The Real Greek and Leon have become the latest restaurants to secure a plot in the forthcoming Westfield London shopping centre.
Read Article ... Published on 20th February, 2008
H&F uses YouTube to trump tax cuts
Hammersmith & Fulham (H&F) has taken an innovative approach to raising awareness of its latest round of council tax cuts.
Read Article ... Published on 12th February, 2008
London property bucks downward trend
Property prices are dipping across the UK, bringing more and more houses back into the "affordability zone" for first-time buyers, but London property is bucking the trend, it has been claimed.
Read Article ... Published on 22nd January, 2008
Russian bank targets Hammersmith development
A Russian bank is set to launch a large-scale investment in prime west London residential property, according to reports.
Read Article ... Published on 27th December, 2007
West London's buzzing borough gains visitors
The west London borough of Hammersmith and Fulham attracted more visitors in 2006 than ever before, according to new research.
Read Article ... Published on 27th December, 2007
Shepherd's Bush stop and shop rebuild
West London is set for an upgrade in a set of key shopping and transport facilities, but not without causing a few months of inconvenience.
Read Article ... Published on 24th December, 2007
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