Buying a property made easy
Buying a property in London involves several interconnected steps that need to be addressed with consideration and precision. Our range of services will have you covered as you locate your ideal property from making an offer to picking up the keys and everything in between.
Your property partner
We are an ideal partner for anyone looking to purchase a property in London. We offer 60 years’ experience of working at each point of the residential investment cycle with specialism in assisting overseas investors.
Guidance on what and where to buy
When looking to purchase, you may already know where you want to buy, but if not, our detailed local knowledge of all parts of London will soon help you find the location that is right for you. We will guide you through the various stages of the buying process ensuring you understand the commitment and costs every step of the way.
Handover and snagging
If you are buying a new home, we can manage the completion handover, liaising with the developer on your behalf concerning any snagging issues. We can also fully furnish the property and prepare it for letting straight away so you don’t miss out on income.
Lettings and management
Our service doesn’t stop at exchange and completion. We provide a comprehensive lettings and property management service and also offer portfolio management should you own or be purchasing several properties, or more.
For more guidance on buying, download our Step by Step Guide to Buying here or call us on 020 3752 6637
Excellent service - always immediately responsive and helpful
I would highly recommend this agency to anyone seeking a rental in London. They were extremely helpful regarding our various questions both relating to the accomodation and to London in general. Requests were dealt with immediately and efficiently and often the personnel went over and beyond what would be expected. Overall, all personnel I had the opportunity to exchange with were excellent professionals.
Luc Roger on 15/10/19
We are pleased with the service thus far, and would not hesitate to recommend B&R to friends and family. Thank you team!
Lee Su Ling on 22/08/19
Excellent service as always.
Dr. Sutee Mokkhavesa on 22/08/19
Gloucester Road
Good service Prompt and responsive
Peter Rose on 17/12/19
Trustworthy
I am very pleased with their services. I am an overseas landlord and they have exceeded my expectations for a number of years. Quality service indeed.
Liz Hsu on 22/08/19
I have been working with Benham and Reeves for a few years now. They have been managing a few of our properties and I’m very happy with them. They are very professional, efficient and thorough. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a good property manager.
Christine Lee on 10/08/19
Professional, fast and helpful team
I was assisted by Brett and Veronica. They were very professional and fast for every request and need. This was very important for me because I moved from Italy with my children and everything was new for me to settle. Many thanks for your kind and effective assistance!
Katia on 29/12/19
I like B&R in several aspects. Our flat in Aldgate East is always tenanted - B&R easily finds tenants. They have a good network and know how the market stands so can recommend the right rental price. I am also happy with the admin/financial platform in place. Abbas is the one who contacts me on finance matters. I have been a client for almost 20 years and am very happy with your service.
Camille Vergara on 10/08/19
Very good person, very eager. And work seriously, willing to meet the requirements of the customer.
on 11/08/19
I rented my flat from Benham and Reeves agent and the people who worked there are very friendly and polite especially Veronica Souza and Brett
mubarak on 09/01/20
Very friendly and diligent
Very clear, professional and friendly communication. Easy to get in touch with and happy to follow up. Brett was our negotiator and Veronica our administrator. They are very diligent and synchronised.
Sofi on 09/10/19
Responsive agents
I am happy with the responsiveness of the agents. They have been answering the emails always in a timely manner. I was a bit upset I had to insist 1 month on getting a new sink (initial one broke as it was not a sink). That was not great. But they are always there when I have a question and have helped me to discuss issues with water and gas meter with Landlord. The team is polite and nice, I am glad they are here.
Raphaelle on 10/08/19
Excellent and professional services
Philip provides professional services and advice on property acquisition. Very friendly and helpful.
Suky on 13/08/19
Outstanding service by Philip
Philip has been wonderful in our house hunting in London. He listened to our needs and had been so patient in finding that right one. The whole process took a year and he was never discouraged. Instead, he was always very accommodating and positive. Now, we have finally moved into our new place. We highly recommend Philip to anyone who is looking for their dream home. In fact, we have already referred some friends to him. Thank you Philip and we appreciate all your help!
Jenny on 09/09/19
Dedicated service and customer centric
Always provide timely support and coordination
Ming Zhu on 28/08/19
Very responsive and professional
Peter on 23/10/19
Excellent Service
I just wanted to drop you a line to say thank you for providing me with an excellent service. You proactively sought out properties that met my investment criteria which led me to purchasing an ideal property. I appreciated your friendly and professional manner and felt I could really trust your judgement, which is something I did not feel with other estate agents. I would highly recommend using your company and will hopefully be purchasing another property through you soon.
G Gold on 18/07/19
A Satisfied Buyer!
I was happy with your service particularly in keeping the sale alive when the vendor was losing faith. My agent (Sofia) was invaluable in overcoming the various hurdles and concluding the sale successfully. Thank you from a satisfied buyer!
Mr H. P. on 18/07/19
Benham and Reeves
I have been a client of Benham and Reeves for nearly 20 years, and in that time I have found them to be very professional in everything they do and have served my needs exceptionally well. Abbas and his team have taken very good care of my property, and all the work that goes along with being a landlord over seas. They know their job, and the market inside out. I would have no hesitation in recommending Abbas and the team at Benham and Reeves for any potential property lettings.
Talbot Sweeney on 14/08/19
Benham are the go-to place for letting in W8
I’ve used Benham and Reeves to let my apartment for nearly 20 years. Their Letting service is excellent and their local knowledge and reputation leads to a ready supply of first class tenants. The Management Service is very efficient for both tenant and landlord; the quality of maintenance and staff are first rate—I have complete confidence in them. The record keeping is prompt and accurate. I would not hesitate to recommend their services.
Andrew on 16/12/19
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The London property sales market – August 2020
- Sales market update
- 01.08.20
- Philip Lingard
Demand for homes increases We are seeing a noticeable increase in enquiries from potential buyers, both owner occupiers and investors, as lockdown continues to ease. Lockdown forced most buyers to put their plans to buy a property on hold, creating pent-up demand which is now being released and so demand continues to grow. There is much more activity in the housing market generally with many UK newspapers siting us having a mini-boom. We are now carrying out more valuations and receiving more new instructions, increasing our stock levels and giving buyers a greater choice of properties to consider. And, of course, the Stamp Duty holiday announced recently by Chancellor Rishi Sunak has also had an immediate and positive effect on demand for properties. The Chancellor’s Stamp Duty holiday The move to increase the threshold at which house buyers must pay Stamp Duty from £125,000 to £500,000(until March 31st 2021), has been the catalyst to boost enquiry levels further and we expect this increased demand to continue over the next few months. The significant saving that buyers can now make is clearly proving to be a real incentive to buy now and not wait any longer. For more information on the Stamp Duty holiday read our blog where we have published more information. Homeowners and first-time buyers recognise the opportunities Many buyers had been actively looking to buy a home before the Covid 19 crisis hit and of course, these plans were put on hold. Low interest rates were a key incentive and now the current Stamp Duty holiday means this could be their best opportunity to move onto or up the property ladder. Property investors returning to the market Many investors too are looking at the current situation as a good time to get a good deal. The Stamp Duty holiday is also having a positive effect on this sector of the market, with most investors looking at properties that they will be able to complete on before the end of March 2021 when the scheme comes to an end. There’s an increase in interest from Hong Kong buyers in particular and we expect this to increase over the next couple of months. A few examples of properties we currently have under the £500,000 threshold are Warple Lofts Acton, Southall Waterside, Regency Heights and Hayes Village. All of these represent fantastic value with good long term yields for rental investors. New developments coming on stream New-build apartments are always at the top of investors’ wish lists so new developments with phases completing before March 2021 are in particularly high demand. Southall Waterside is one of these. A huge area of regeneration in the London Borough of Ealing, it covers 88 acres and will offer homes, shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. The first phase is due to complete at the end of 2020. Lexington Gardens at The Residence in Nine Elms is also generating a lot of interest. Part of the £15 billion Nine Elms regeneration, the apartments are also due to complete towards the end of 2020. Beaufort Park in Colindale is another popular development and we have well priced stock here too. And while we do have one or two buyers looking for properties in Zone 1 priced at up to £3.5m, usually wanted as a base for when they are in London, generally, most investors are looking for smaller units on the fringes of central London where they wish to purchase a buy-to-let property which can achieve good rental yields. Accurate pricing is essential Clearly, the key issue at the moment is price. Properties must be priced accurately in line with current market conditions in order to sell. And any unit that is overpriced will struggle to find a buyer in the current market. Contact us about our latest opportunities We currently have new homes coming to market every day and if you are considering buying a property in London over the next few months, please get in touch with me, or our sales team so we can discuss your requirements.