Director Marc von Grundherr is on-site at Royal Exchange by St George in the heart of historic Kingston. This dynamic new neighbourhood is setting new standards in the accommodation on offer in this sought-after riverside town. Kingston was recently ranked as one of the happiest places to live in the capital by an annual Rightmove …

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Sarah Edwards, Manager at Benham & Reeves Nine Elms branch gives us a local market update from Embassy Gardens, one of the most talked about new property developments in the Nine Elms regeneration scheme. Superb River views and high-rise luxury make this a great location for those who realize the massive potential in this area …

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Lynne Geeves, here at Benham & Reeves gives a market update at West End Gate, which is part of a massive upgrade that Berkeley have undertaken moments from the heart of central London. This outstanding property development is at the center of a rental hotspot that is both popular and extremely well-connected. Prices in the …

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This year has been challenging for all of us but another issue that landlords need to address is the tax changes that have also taken place this year or are planned for next year. Landlords should consider the implications of these tax changes according to their own personal circumstances.

Marc von Grundherr, Director at Benham & Reeves give a market update at The Green Quarter, one of London’s most ambitious regeneration projects by Berkeley Homes in the west London Borough of Ealing.

2020 has been a rollercoaster of a year for property sales in London – from the lockdown in March which saw the housing market shut down completely, to Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s temporary Stamp Duty holiday which has prompted a surge in activity, boosting demand from London homebuyers.

This year has been very difficult for landlords – of course, this will come as no surprise.

As London Estate Agents with branches across London, we know how hard it can be for first-time-buyers to get on the property ladder but there may be good news just around the corner. This year, the UK government has announced several financial measures to help homebuyers, ranging from the Stamp Duty holiday to Prime Minister …

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We are on-site at Clarendon, a fantastic new regeneration scheme in the heart of North London where our Director Marc von Grundherr provides an update on the London property market as recent activity has surpassed even the most optimistic predictions.

Lockdown has prompted many people to reassess what they want from their property purchase. Some Londoners are looking to move to a new part of the Capital, while others are looking for more space. Whatever the location, flexibility is more important than ever and a home now has to be multi-functional and able to quickly …

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The London rental market remains challenging and demand can fluctuate at the moment, with some of our London branches reporting stronger demand than others. Our well-trained staff are all working hard to match prospective tenants to rental properties but it is essential for landlords to remain flexible and willing to negotiate, to ensure their property …

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The UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has pledged to create two million more homeowners with the introduction of a new 5% deposit mortgage scheme for first-time buyers, aimed at helping younger people in particular get onto the property ladder. At the annual Conservative conference, held virtually this year because of Coronavirus restrictions, the Prime Minister …

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