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What we are currently witnessing is a robust London rental sector responding to cautious prospective tenants by easing off the throttle rather than slamming on the breaks. And according to property portal Zoopla, although demand for rental properties is up by 17%, there are also 11% more properties available. The narrowing of this supply/demand gap …

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Landlords hoping to attract high-earning professional tenants are finding plenty to get excited about in the various new property developments being launched and of course, St George continues to lead the way here. Whole new communities are being established in areas that had previously only experienced stagnation or decline, while new phases are revitalising already …

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There is always a strong demand for rental properties in London near open green spaces and close to a station, facilitating a quick commute to the city. This trend has led to a surge in demand for properties at The Green Quarter in Southall, where residents benefit from 13 acres of beautiful parkland and an …

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I’m pleased to report that for 2024, Benham & Reeves maintained their leading position as top selling agents on Rightmove and Zoopla for flats and apartments in the NW9 postcode beating 101 other agents listing on the portals. On Rightmove, we were also the top seller in 2023 so this is a second year win. …

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With a thriving private rental sector , the UK capital is a sought-after destination amongst local and international property investors. Driven by high demand and consistently growing rents, London’s rental market has outpaced the rest of the country. Rightmove’s most recent update recorded average rents outside London at £1,344pcm, while the capital reported an average …

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As one of the prime movers behind the astonishing growth of Northwest London, UK developer Berkeley were quick to see the potential of a transitional area between Colindale and Hendon. And we eagerly await the first completions at Silkstream, a development that is the result of this vision, providing quality accommodation near to one of …

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Trusts are not only for the super wealthy or Ultra High Net Worth families, but work for people with property assets. Trusts help with managing inheritance tax, allowing people to pass assets on to the next generation or even grandchildren, yet in many cases retaining some control over the assets.

Benjamin Franklin once said, “Nothing is certain except death and taxes”, and His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is responsible for ensuring taxes are collected in full and on time in the UK.

In recent years UK landlords have been bashed by government policy. They have been seen as ‘fair game’ in a political war that seeks to attract tenants as voters at the expense of those investing in the private rental sector. There is a certain irony to this approach given that around 1.1m tenants in the …

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London’s dynamic property market pulsates with a unique energy, blending history, opportunity, and constant evolution, exciting investors with the promise of new horizons and substantial returns.

As London embraces the excitement of a new calendar year, the city’s mesmerising skyline will be transformed by a wave of breathtaking new development launches. From sleek high-rises in sought-after Zone 1 locations to charming neighbourhoods in the verdant suburbs, these attractive developments will be a welcome addition to London’s thriving rental property market where the demand for quality rentals far outstrips supply.

The ongoing lack of rental stock has been underpinning strong rents, which, according to Rightmove, have increased by 12.1% compared to last year. London asking rents have increased by 28% in the last four years the portal says, which yet again demonstrates the resilience that bricks and mortar continues to deliver as an asset class.