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Wembley Park Gardens is in Zone 4, yet it has great access to the City and central London via the adjacent Wembley Park Station. This development also stands out for being part of the large-scale regeneration in Wembley, with affordable starting prices, exclusive amenities and promising capital growth and rental yield potential. Developed by Barratt …

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Royal Gateway in North Acton is one of West London’s most appealing new-build developments. Elizabeth Line connectivity, vibrant high streets, prestigious schools and abundant greenery make it a top choice for homebuyers and investors. Tucked away in the heart of Ealing’s leafy neighbourhood, Acton, Royal Gateway offers homebuyers and investors stylish new energy-efficient homes. Despite …

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Wimbledon Bridge House is a new development, recently launched by London Square in South West London’s sought-after SW19 postcode. A collection of 123 thoughtfully designed homes, buyers and investors have a chance to live and own a property near the best neighbourhood high street in the UK. Wimbledon Village, which is just a short walk …

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The NW9 postcode lies within a prime regeneration zone in North West London, where a wave of new-build homes is transforming the area into a sought-after outer London neighbourhood. Colindale Gardens is one such development that offers homebuyers access to exceptional amenities and landlords attractive rental yields. Located on the site of the former Hendon …

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In the UK, communal heat networks supply heat and hot water to many households. While there was minimal oversight for small landlords running such a system earlier, from January 27, 2026, things have changed as Ofgem has stepped in as the regulatory enforcer. Heat networks were previously subject to limited rules such as metering and …

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Despite many global property markets being affected by the ongoing war in West Asia, which has disrupted supply chains and driven up energy costs, the UK’s property market remains resilient.

Understanding investor sentiment has never been more important in today’s evolving property market. Against this backdrop, our Directors, Anita Mehra and Marc Von Grundherr recently concluded their Asia trip to Hong Kong and Bangkok in March this year. During their trip, they first travelled to Hong Kong, followed by a visit to Bangkok, where they …

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28 brand-new Manhattan-style studio apartments are now available at the Palmer House phase of Fulham Reach. These units are located in the sought-after W6 postcode near the River Thames and are expected to sell out quickly. As a leading sales and lettings agent with an on-site branch at the development, Benham and Reeves is strategically …

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As of October 1, 2030, all landlords in the UK must make sure that their rental properties have an EPC rating of at least C or a valid exemption in order to continue renting them out legally under the new MEES rules. More than half the homes in the UK’s private rental sector (PRS) currently …

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A river view is a strong selling point for a development, but in E14 it is rarely enough. The neighbourhood surrounding Canary Wharf is dense with amenities-rich developments, each competing for the attention of discerning London buyers and internationally mobile investors. In such a competitive real estate market, the margin between a development that sells …

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Buying a house in London as a first-time buyer, an overseas resident, or a buy-to-let investor is a big decision that requires careful budget planning. With the average cost of property in London significantly higher than in most parts of the UK, buyers should carefully consider the full cost of buying property in London rather …

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In January, the UK government approved plans to build a new mega Chinese embassy at the Royal Mint Court site near the Tower of London. Set to be the largest Chinese embassy in Europe, this new building is expected to cover over 20,000 square meters and was acquired for £255m in 2018. While this project …

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