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Wapping remains highly attractive to professional tenants due to its location offering fast access to both the City and Canary Wharf. The area’s village-like environment with premium lifestyle amenities, make it appealing to international executives on company-funded relocations. This is combined with a good choice of high quality professionally let and managed homes at London …

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The UK property market goes through different phases of expansion, and it can sometimes be difficult for overseas buyers to make sense of it. Whether you are an experienced investor or a first-time buyer, understanding the market fundamentals can help you make an informed decision in 2026. Many overseas buyers question whether UK property is …

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Whether you are an experienced Asian investor looking to grow your international portfolio, or a first-time buyer exploring the London property market, this March offers a unique opportunity to meet industry experts in person. Benham and Reeves’ Directors will be visiting Hong Kong (13–17 March) and Bangkok (18–21 March), hosting exclusive London property investment event …

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Rightmove reported an impressive 2.8% growth in the average price of homes coming to the market in January 2026. While this is the largest ever price increase seen in the month for January, it is also the largest for any month since June 2015. Key highlights from January 2026 Average property prices across the UK …

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Imagine a London neighbourhood where the best in sports, fashion, leisure and unmatched connectivity converge to offer a lifestyle like none other. King’s Road in Fulham is the place where you will find all that Londoners aspire to have close to their home. Leveraging this popular neighbourhood’s most exciting features is Berkeley Group’s King’s Road …

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From time to time, the Hampstead and NW3 property market, like the wider London market, enters periods of caution, with transaction levels falling below expectations. This year has been a clear example. Increased housing stock has given buyers more choice, encouraging many to wait patiently for the right property. A major contributor to this hesitancy …

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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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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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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.

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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