In 1957, rent control was abolished in Portland Road enabling investors and developers to invest in property here.
Prior to 1957, Portland Road was one of the most deprived and run-down slums of London, with people forced to share bathrooms and live in the fear of crime.
From 1957 onwards, homes were improved by:
- Loft conversions
- Basement conversions
- Re-enforcing ceilings and floors
- Installing central heating and boilers
- New electrical systems
- New windows
- Insulating walls
- Adding bathrooms
- Garden upkeep
- Addition of driveways
One house was valued at £11,750 in 1968 and now, it is worth over £2 million
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