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Wapping remains highly attractive to professional tenants due to its location offering fast access to both the City and Canary Wharf. The area’s village-like environment with premium lifestyle amenities, make it appealing to international executives on company-funded relocations. This is combined with a good choice of high quality professionally let and managed homes at London …

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Landlords in the UK and London have a clear roadmap for implementing all the updated regulations laid out by the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. Here’s a refresher on how things are shaping up for landlords in the private rental sector in 2026. After getting cleared by both Houses of Parliament and receiving Royal Assent in …

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The UK property market goes through different phases of expansion, and it can sometimes be difficult for overseas buyers to make sense of it. Whether you are an experienced investor or a first-time buyer, understanding the market fundamentals can help you make an informed decision in 2026. Many overseas buyers question whether UK property is …

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Whether you are an experienced Asian investor looking to grow your international portfolio, or a first-time buyer exploring the London property market, this March offers a unique opportunity to meet industry experts in person. Benham and Reeves’ Directors will be visiting Hong Kong (13–17 March) and Bangkok (18–21 March), hosting exclusive London property investment event …

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From prices crashing to landlords leaving, bad timing, and the rental market weakening, there are quite a few myths surrounding the London property market. In this blog, we look at some common myths and the reality that actually shapes the UK capital’s dynamic property market. As a landlord, investor or homebuyer considering a property move …

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Rightmove reported an impressive 2.8% growth in the average price of homes coming to the market in January 2026. While this is the largest ever price increase seen in the month for January, it is also the largest for any month since June 2015. Key highlights from January 2026 Average property prices across the UK …

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In a recent update to the draft Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill, the UK Government has proposed capping ground rent for leasehold properties at £250 a year. For homebuyers, investors and landlords, it’s important to understand what this proposal could mean and how it may affect leasehold property in the future. Ground rent is something …

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There is a strong demand for houses across the London property market in 2026, as homeowners seek more space, privacy and a family-friendly neighbourhood to live in. We look at some of the areas where demand is the highest and how sellers can leverage these favourable market conditions. Out of the total 70,000 London homes …

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Imagine a London neighbourhood where the best in sports, fashion, leisure and unmatched connectivity converge to offer a lifestyle like none other. King’s Road in Fulham is the place where you will find all that Londoners aspire to have close to their home. Leveraging this popular neighbourhood’s most exciting features is Berkeley Group’s King’s Road …

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Property prices in London witnessed a cooling-off period in the last few months of 2025 as supply increased to decade-high levels. With more homes available and sellers pricing competitively, many buyers made the most of this situation and decided to make the move. As conveyancing and the other buying formalities are completed, thousands of buyers …

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The Background Striking a balance between durability and efficiency is an essential component of any Build-to-Rent development’s design strategy and is every bit as important as creating appeal among any target demographic. Creating a look that appeals to tenants’ aspirations involves the usage of quality materials that can be sourced and installed in a way …

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Void periods occur when a rental property is vacant, with no tenant occupying it for several reasons, such as lack of maintenance or incorrect pricing. Landlords lose a lot of money while their properties are empty in London, where the average monthly rent is the highest in the UK at over £2,200. It’s normal for …

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