London property rental market news & updates

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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The competition to sell a property is at its highest at this time of the year since 2015, giving buyers the upper hand in terms of choice of properties. However, sellers with sensibly priced properties are finding buyers quickly, as agreed sales have increased by 9% from last year. House prices continue to grow Our …

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Taking its name from a narrow bridge designed by prominent architect John Nash, known for his striking Regency architecture,’ Archway’ came to life in 1812. By the end of the century, the brick bridge was replaced by a stronger version and renamed the Hornsey Lane bridge which remains in place today. Archway and its proximity …

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Every year, as spring approaches London, there’s a sense of cheer as residents welcome the blossoming season by spending time at either one or more of the 3,000 parks the city has. Public parks and green spaces have been the bedrock of urban planning in London for centuries. With almost 50% of the UK capital …

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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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Latest data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) revealed that average house prices in the UK rose by 4.6% YoY in December 2024, marking its fastest increase since January 2023. Encouraged by consecutive rate cuts, the latest of which came last month when the Bank of England (BoE) cut the base rate to 4.5%, …

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Home to popular South-West London landmarks and newly created public spaces, such as the renewed Battersea Power Station, Thames Pathway and New Covent Garden Market, Nine Elms has transformed into a hub of residential activity in London’s thriving property market. In addition to being a sought-after rental hotspot just south of the River Thames, investors …

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2024 concluded incredibly well for the UK property market as buying and selling activity continued to grow through last year and into the start of 2025. According to Zoopla, a 30% increase in sales from last year means we now have the largest pipeline of sales for four years, which includes nearly 283,000 property sales …

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In the highly competitive Prime Central London market, watching monthly rent jump from £4,100 to £8,500 is a significant achievement. At Benham and Reeves, we are an estate agency that understands how strategic improvements can boost a property’s earning power. We teamed up with our interior design and furnishing partner InStyle Direct, who delivers exactly …

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Our client earns a whopping £2.5m (230% gain) from 2 riverside homes in Fulham, London SW6 at Imperial Wharf The London property market attracts investors from all over the world – more than any other global destination. Capital appreciation and consistent yields rank as the best globally as a medium to long term proposition. Case …

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2024 has been a better year for the UK economy as GDP growth showed continued resilience to stay positive after falling into the red during the last two quarters of 2023.