Marc von (Board director at Benham and Reeves)

The UK property market is all set to end 2025 on a high note, as Zoopla recorded a 9% annual growth in home sales, with 1.2 million units sold this year. At a valuation of £367bn, this is the highest recorded sales figure since 2022. In other positive news for homebuyers and investors, the Bank …

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The main issue in London’s rental market is whether affordability has peaked. Rightmove’s latest rental price tracker reports that average advertised rents have hit a record £2,736 per month, up 1.6% despite a 9% rise in available housing on the portal. Still, tenants in the Capital spend about 44% of their wages on rent, even …

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Rents in London are the highest in the UK, and therefore, it is no surprise that tenants in the capital have certain expectations from their landlords when it comes to choosing a rental property. While adhering to safety guidelines and meeting all compliance requirements is a essential, landlords who go a step further to improve …

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Buy-to-let (BTL) investing is common in London, where rental demand is high and housing stock is limited. But in a competitive and diverse market like London, rental properties need to stand out to deliver the right returns. Over the last 15 years from 2009 to 2024, the number of households renting in the UK increased …

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The English Housing Survey – which is one of the oldest UK surveys administered by the UK Government – has revealed that 47% of household reference persons (HRPs) in the UK included individuals in higher and lower managerial positions, with a professional background. In London, where the workforce is the largest in the country and …

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Renting a property in London offers a chance to earn a consistent income and enjoy long-term benefits. While there is demand from different tenant groups, students make for an attractive profile as they are reliable and well-supported by parents and other institutions. Particularly active from May to October, around the start of the new academic …

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Labour has pushed this year’s Autumn statement to late November from its usual October schedule, as pressure mounts on the government to fix its fiscal deficit. Left with no other option to increase revenue, experts predict that the Treasury, led by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, may raise income taxes, VAT, or National Insurance. Is there a …

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While September saw average property prices increase by 0.4%, October carried on the growth momentum, with prices rising by a further 0.3% (+£1,165) according to Rightmove. However, since housing stock in the capital and elsewhere in the country is at a decade-high level, October’s growth is much below the average Autumn bounce of 1.1% recorded …

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Many overseas property investors are interested in becoming landlords in London, as it offers the opportunity to earn consistent rental income with attractive yields and long-term capital growth. Gaining insights into the latest buy-to-let (BTL) trends in 2025 can help you ask the right questions to your estate agent for a more profitable venture. London’s …

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Rents across the UK reached a new average high of £1,577 per month in August, 3% higher than last year. While availability has improved slightly – up 8% on last year – demand is outpacing supply, keeping upward pressure on rents. Investor appetite continues to be weak, although buy-to-let lending in the first half of …

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In 2025, the average house price in London is more than twice the UK average, making it the most expensive place in the country to buy a home.

After dropping by over 2.5% or nearly £10,000 during the summer months from May to August, Rightmove reported a slight rebound of 0.4%(+£1,517) in the average UK property price in September.