Philip (London sales manager at Benham and Reeves)

Property prices in London witnessed a cooling-off period in the last few months of 2025 as supply increased to decade-high levels. With more homes available and sellers pricing competitively, many buyers made the most of this situation and decided to make the move. As conveyancing and the other buying formalities are completed, thousands of buyers …

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A recent report by the Greater London Authority (GLA) revealed that 30 Housing Zones across London have attracted investments worth over £30 billion. Over the next few years, these redevelopment master plans will deliver over 75,000 new homes and generate nearly 150,000 jobs. From Meridian Water in Enfield to Edgware Road in Westminster, New Bermondsey, …

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Selling a leasehold home in London can take a few more weeks compared to freehold properties, as your solicitor will need to run a few more checks about the terms of the lease and also liaise with the freeholder. However, if you are an informed seller, prepared with all the necessary documents, the sale should …

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Among international buyers, those from Hong Kong, Singapore, India, China, the US and the Middle East are frontrunners when it comes to buying a London property in 2025.

London is constantly ranked among the top student cities in the world, attracting young learners from around the world.

From ascertaining boundary lines to identifying physical and structural flaws, processing mortgage applications, and ensuring peace of mind for the buyer, property surveys play a crucial role in the home-buying journey. There are various types of property surveys that buyers should be aware of when purchasing a home in London. After going through several property …

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Buying a London property is often regarded as one of the most sound investment decisions. Whether it is growing rental yields or long-term price appreciation, investors and buyers from all over the world invest in the UK capital.

When it comes to architecture, home layouts, character and lifestyle appeal, there is a world of difference between what a luxurious penthouse in Canary Wharf can offer and the prestige associated with a 19th-century Victorian townhouse across the leafy streets of Hampstead.

As a thriving business and financial district alongside London’s historic docklands, Canary Wharf has been a centre of trade and commerce since the 19th century.

Buying your first home in London is an exciting time. However, as a first-time buyer, mistakes like overshooting your budget by not factoring in the additional costs of property purchases or rushing with the due diligence process can prove expensive in the near and long term.

Given its popularity and soaring demand, selling a home in London can be an opportunity to make real profits on an appreciating asset.

Usually, a property purchase in the UK can be financed in two ways. You can either ask a bank or private lender for help to obtain a mortgage or buy it straight with the liquid funds in your account. Although your situation and financial strategy will guide you, there are certain advantages and disadvantages you …

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