Benham and Reeves

Being a Buy-to-Let (BTL) investor or landlord in London can be a gateway to earning good rental income, due to the high rental demand in the UK capital with yields that can go as high as 6% or even higher. However, this does come with certain obligations and responsibilities. While ongoing legislation takes its course …

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A desirable location Helping to maintain the high standards of a heritage brand like Peabody is something that Benham and Reeves considers to be both a major opportunity and a rare privilege. Located in the salubrious West London district of Notting Hill, The Auria is a magnet for corporate professionals seeking the optimum work/life balance. …

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If you want to sell your house fast, now is the right time. While spring and summer are generally considered good seasons to move houses, Rightmove has reported a 6% spike in home sales this June compared to last year. Despite higher stamp duty thresholds, investors and homebuyers are snapping up good deals as sellers …

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Any property sitting empty in London will invariably incur costs without providing income, so landlords and investors will often dedicate considerable time and energy towards keeping these “Void Periods” down to an absolute minimum. Leading developer, Berkeley, is in the business of providing swift and safe returns for landlords who buy into their schemes and, …

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Set within 25 acres of lush greenery, with a beautiful parkland at its heart, Beaufort Park by Berkeley is an upscale development in North West London’s Colindale. A historic location, as the world’s first airfield and home to the Hendon Aerodrome, the NW9 postcode is today a sought-after neighbourhood with high rental demand. Landlords at …

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Finding the right property in a competitive real estate landscape like London can be like looking for a needle in a haystack. You may find a property within your budget but location is either unsuitable or lacks proper infrastructure. If everything seems well on the surface, there may be underlying structural or legal issues that …

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Blue July, bright July, Month of storms and gorgeous blue; Violet lightnings o’er thy sky, Heavy falls of drenching dew — George Meredith, “July” July the warmest month of the year has arrived at the capital, mostly dry, occasionally rainy but all in all perfect weather for outdoor games. School is still in session but …

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According to the property data portal DXB Interact, residential property sales in Dubai hit a new high last month, recording a 44% increase in sales value and a 6% increase in sales volume compared to May 2024. The 18,700 units sold in May 2025 at a valuation of AED 66.8bn has taken the YoY growth …

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While an SW7 address will always command a respectable rental income, shrewd investors realise the importance of quickly maximising potential and keeping ahead of the competition. Such was the case when a landlord promptly enlisted our furnishing partner, InStyle Direct’s furnishing services, after witnessing the impressive outcome yielded for a neighbouring property. With intentional furnishings …

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When selling a home in London, a seller must disclose certain information to the buyer, including title deeds, EPC certificates, planning permissions, and other relevant paperwork. Let’s look at all the documents required to sell a London property. 1. Title deeds In the UK, title deeds are essential records that prove legitimate property ownership throughout …

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Like the inevitability of death and taxes, running a home in the UK has several unavoidable expenses you must factor in while budgeting for the month. While some may be variable and economised by adjusting consumption habits, the bulk will most likely be a fixed amount you must put away monthly. Let’s look at some …

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As one of the world’s best-performing property markets, Dubai continued to shine on the global stage, reporting a 41% increase in sales figures and a 28% growth in sales volumes. According to the market insights and property data portal DXB Interact, the value of property transactions in the leading Emirate reached a record AED 197.5bn …

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