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The UK Government recently unveiled landmark reforms with the Renters Reform Bill in order to bring significant changes to the country’s private and public rental sectors. This bill proposes to end no-fault evictions for tenants and ensure a fairer Private Rented Sector for landlords — who will be able to recover properties easily from anti-social tenants.

Landlords need to be very careful and be sure they have declared all their property income on their UK tax returns and paid all monies due. Whether an underpayment is intentional or not, HMRC can now collect the tax due PLUS interest PLUS a impose a whopping 200% fine.

Most new builds offer buyers a harmonious blend of open green spaces, modern amenities, proximity to excellent schools and a welcoming community — making for tranquil locations amidst London’s hustle and bustle.

Energy bills have been soaring recently and the cost-of-living crisis is biting for many people too. This is having a huge impact on all of us, whether we own our property or rent.

Spring is in the air at last and a sense of optimism is returning to the London property market as we move into one of the busiest times of the year. London house prices seem to be resilient; mortgage interest rates are coming down and we are seeing the traditional ‘spring bounce’ in the sales market.

Did you know that Benham & Reeves offers a complete end-to-end property service? Experts on our team can take care of everything from finding a property, handling the purchase and furnishing it, to securing tenants and dealing with the letting process. Read on to discover one of our recent success stories.

Benham and Reeves London Sales Manager, Philip Lingard, took part in the TCS London Marathon on Sunday April 2023 and raised over £5,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.

Earth Day is celebrated annually on 22nd April and is a reminder of the importance of taking care of our planet. The day is celebrated by millions of people worldwide and serves as a call to action to protect the environment.

Traditionally, Spring is when the Japanese market kicks into high gear and this year is no different. What has changed is the fact that more and more Japanese tenants have engaged in online viewing before they arrive in London. This trend means that through February and March, we have already received offers concerning tenancies which start later in April and May.

In our regular Let of the Month feature, here’s a rental success story at the Battersea Power Station, an iconic British landmark positioned on the South bank of the Thames.

Templars Court is a limited collection of eight four-bedroom homes located in Temple Fortune, in North London. You can be forgiven if you’re not familiar with Temple Fortune, as this leafy enclave is somewhat of a well-kept secret and lies between the better known areas of Golders Green and Hampstead Garden Suburb.

Whether you’re buying a new property as a home or an investment opportunity, there are lot of choices and decisions involved, including what age of property you’d like to buy. Here are 10 top benefits of investing in a new build property.