Tag Archives: Slums of the future

Seifert’s Croydon landmark set to be converted into 250 flats

Posted on August 7, 2024 by insidecroydon

CROYDON IN CRISIS: Architecture and heritage campaigners have expressed concerns over plans to turn 24-storey No1 Croydon at East Croydon from office use to residential – and the local council won’t do anything about it. EXCLUSIVE by STEVEN DOWNES The … Continue reading →

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Green Dragon residents shocked by £7,000 service charge bills

Posted on February 14, 2024 by insidecroydon

Croydon is reckoned to already have around 1,000 flats in converted office blocks, thanks to Tory relaxation of planning rules. Now residents in one block are facing the nightmare of service charges doubling to pay for safety works. By BARRATT … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Croydon Central, Croydon Council, Fairfield, Gavin Barwell, Green Dragon House, Housing, Inspired Homes, London-wide issues, Mayor of London, Planning, Property, Sadiq Khan, Sarah Jones MP | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments