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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.

In the ever-evolving landscape of Greater London’s property market, two distinct areas, Wembley and Southall, have emerged as popular rental hotspots, both showing remarkable demand for residential accommodation. Grand Union in Wembley by Berkeley Group’s St George and The Green Quarter in Southall, another Berkeley masterplan development, stand out as beacons of modern living, attracting both tenants and investors alike.

The growing popularity of Grand Union comes as no surprise to people familiar with the dynamic trajectory that West London is currently following. Autumn is the time that many international students begin settling in for a new term in one of the Capital’s many prestigious universities. Close to good transport links, Grand Union continues to …

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Experiencing unique riverside views from Fulham Reach is one of the best ways to understand why rental apartments here continue to attract growing interest from prospective tenants. These views are particularly desirable in the Autumn months, as the stretch of woodland on the opposite banks of the River starts its transformation into dazzling reds, oranges …

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Demand for London rental properties was sky-high over the summer when we saw a further influx of renters – professionals, new graduates starting their first jobs and many more international students starting university courses for the Autumn term. London remains one of the world’s most attractive cities to live, work and study in. With such …

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The highly-anticipated Silkstream scheme is gaining significant exposure and our international sales teams report its popularity for rental investment, particularly in South East Asia where we are highly active. With completions set for 2024/25, the development is already being discovered by locals and projected rents are likely to see rental yields of 4.8-5% being achieved. …

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Maximising rental income requires a strategic approach that considers various factors such as property location, condition, market demand, and tenant satisfaction. Here are some strategies that landlords in London can employ to maximise their rental income:

Regeneration projects across London have ignited as much a surge in housing demand as they have reshaped the city’s skyline. These regeneration hotspots are rapidly evolving into havens for both homebuyers and investors with rising rental yields and the promise of long-term capital appreciation.

Are you a landlord in the UK looking to sell your property but also wanting to maximise its value before getting it listed? Whether you own an apartment in London or a house in another part of the country, there are several steps you can take to increase the appeal and value of your property.

Recent data has revealed a significant doubling of house prices in several East London Boroughs over the last decade. This surge in prices can be attributed to large scale regeneration and transportat enhancements

Landlords need to be very careful and be sure they have declared all their property income on their UK tax returns and paid all monies due. Whether an underpayment is intentional or not, HMRC can now collect the tax due PLUS interest PLUS a impose a whopping 200% fine.

Energy bills have been soaring recently and the cost-of-living crisis is biting for many people too. This is having a huge impact on all of us, whether we own our property or rent.