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 3280 6400
Fast & efficient service for my apartment purchase
My son completed on the purchase of his new London apartment on the Friday before Christmas. I would like to thank Lynne Geeves from Benham and Reeves Singapore for all her help - firstly to help us find and purchase the apartment, and for arranging to supply a furnishing package through InStyle Direct who did a magnificent job of furnishing the entire apartment, down to pictures on the walls and setting the dining table. We are totally thrilled with the whole set up. My son is over the moon and so am I! Thank you so much to Lynne for all her help with this purchase. Really marvellous in every respect. Very happy client and would recommend to anyone!
Jillian Smith
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
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
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
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
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
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
Dedicated service and customer centric
Always provide timely support and coordination
Ming Zhu
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
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
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
Excellent and professional services
Philip provides professional services and advice on property acquisition. Very friendly and helpful.
Suky
Very good person, very eager. And work seriously, willing to meet the requirements of the customer.
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
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
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
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
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.
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London property sales market – review of 2020
- Sales market update
- 03.12.20
- Marc von Grundherr
2020 has been a rollercoaster of a year for property sales in London – from the lockdown in March which saw the housing market shut down completely, to Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s temporary Stamp Duty holiday which has prompted a surge in activity, boosting demand from London homebuyers. Since the market reopened, the UK property market has been defying wider economic uncertainty and we are continuing to see momentum build, even during the second, most recent lockdown. The hunger to buy property is definitely back! Transaction levels up - statistics from HMRC Since the summer, we have been seeing transaction levels increasing steadily as buyers return to the market, with pent-up demand from both international investors and domestic homebuyers, created by the shutdown of the housing market in March 2020. Our experience is echoed by HMRC statistics which estimate that 98,010 residential property transactions completed in September 2020 (nationally), 21.3% higher than August 2020. The boost to the market is also a result of the temporary increase in the Stamp Duty Land Tax nil rate band (for properties valued at up to £500,000), which has been saving homebuyers up to £15,000 on their property purchase. What are homebuyers looking for? Much of this increased demand has been from domestic homebuyers looking for more space, larger homes and more outside space, as their requirements have changed due to the shift towards working from home. Although while some professionals currently living in central London are looking at a move to the London suburbs or the country, we continue to see many professionals who love living in central London and are now looking at making their first property purchase, using the Stamp Duty holiday to boost their finances and help them make their first step onto the property ladder. These buyers recognise that a ‘normal’ working life, going back into the office, will return at some point, so being close to their place of work, perhaps within walking distance, and to busy cafes, bars and nightlife, is the life they want, now perhaps more than ever. Demand for London residential properties post-lockdown Generally, since the housing market reopened in June, demand for residential properties in London has been exceptional. Even during the first lockdown, enquiries bubbled away as buyers planned potential purchases and carried on doing their research, even though no physical viewings were possible. Buy-to-let investors, first time buyers and homeowners looking to upgrade to a larger home have all been driving the demand and we’re seeing a mix of domestic and European buyers as well as international investors. In particular, our Hong Kong office has been seeing a noticeable uplift in enquiries from individuals looking to buy a property in London since the announcement of the BN(O) passport holders’ eligibility for UK residency. And while we have been selling properties at all price points, from entry level homes to high end properties, the price bracket up to £500,000 continues to be the busiest and we expect this to continue. Adapting to a new way of buying and selling homes Of course, we have been working hard to adapt to new ways of working throughout the pandemic and technology has been key. Virtual tours have become an even more important part of our toolkit. We now offer a full video tour for all our properties which reduces the number of physical viewings necessary and helps potential buyers get a real feel for a property before they decide to view it in person. We have even had offers agreed on properties by buyers who had only seen the video tour, such is their determination to move forward with their plans. The recent surge in demand has recently been causing a bit of a bottleneck in terms of getting conveyancing and building surveys carried out so we are encouraging buyers and sellers to move as quickly as possible to ensure they beat the Stamp Duty holiday deadline on March 31st next year. Looking forward to 2021 The housing market has proved to be extremely resilient this year and with three new vaccines likely to be rolled out early in the New Year, we expect consumer confidence to remain strong. And while the winter months are usually quieter, as life returns to some sort of normality over the next few months’ we expect demand for homes in 2021 to remain strong, albeit less frenetic than at the moment. If you are looking to buy or sell a property in London, please contact our sales branch who will be happy to assist or get in touch with one of our international offices who have sales consultants on hand to advise you.