Marc von (Board director at Benham and Reeves)

The English Housing Survey had revealed that 41% 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 the regional and global headquarters of the biggest employers in the finance, technology and IT …

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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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As property prices in the UK capital seem to get unaffordable for young professionals, many have started looking outside London to invest, while continuing to rent closer to their offices. Termed ‘Rentvesting’, this new concept is gaining popularity, but those looking to join the ranks of modern rentvestors have many things to consider. In 2025, …

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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. Meanwhile, the average cost of a home in London increased by 1.2% last month and now stands at slightly over £675,000. Rise in sales …

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The Renters’ Rights Bill, which is in its final stages of review, is expected to receive Royal Assent this year and become law later this Autumn. While this Bill aims to provide enhanced protection and stability to tenants, private landlords across the UK and its capital are concerned about how it will affect their income …

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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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After reporting a 1.2% price drop in July, Rightmove reported a further 1.3% (-£4,969) fall in the average price of a UK property coming up for sale in August, taking the cumulative drop in average house prices this summer to just over £10,000. Similarly, the average property price in the capital has dropped by 4.9% …

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Rightmove reported a significant 1.2% drop in UK property prices in July, as the average asking price decreased by £4,531 to reach £373,709. London saw the sharpest drop, with prices falling by 1.5%, and Inner London properties becoming 2.1% cheaper. The average property price in the capital is now back to £684,689 after crossing the …

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While many other countries known for welcoming overseas students are putting tighter restrictions on their universities, the UK has recorded a 29% increase in student visa applications for the first five months of 2025. With admissions to top US universities like Harvard and MIT getting tougher, overseas students from countries like China, India and Malaysia, …

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