Marc von (Board director at Benham and Reeves)

There is a strong demand for houses across the London property market in 2026, as homeowners seek more space, privacy and a family-friendly neighbourhood to live in. We look at some of the areas where demand is the highest and how sellers can leverage these favourable market conditions. Out of the total 70,000 London homes …

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Void periods occur when a rental property is vacant, with no tenant occupying it for several reasons, such as lack of maintenance or incorrect pricing. Landlords lose a lot of money while their properties are empty in London, where the average monthly rent is the highest in the UK at over £2,200. It’s normal for …

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

any 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.

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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