Marc von (Board director at Benham and Reeves)

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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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.

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.

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.

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.