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Camden may be best known for its vibrant cultural scene, but it still holds untapped potential for residential growth. Like other parts of Zone 2, its commercial past has left space for regeneration projects such as newcomer, Camden Goods Yard with its first completions happening now. This large-scale development is already reshaping the area’s appeal, …

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Whether it is providing fair and accurate property valuations, good marketing, getting viewers, selling your London home or helping you buy the right home based on your needs and budget, estate agents play a crucial role during property transactions. However, there can be times when you feel the agent you’ve instructed isn’t bringing in much …

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After dropping by over 2.5% or nearly £10,000 during the summer months from May to August, Rightmove reported a slight rebound of 0.4%(+£1,517) in the average UK property price in September. Meanwhile, the average cost of a home in London increased by 1.2% last month and now stands at slightly over £675,000. Rise in sales …

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London is constantly ranked among the top student cities in the world, attracting young learners from around the world. In addition to several top-ranked universities, the UK capital also offers strong employment opportunities, world-class infrastructure and a multicultural ecosystem to grow and succeed. With thousands of international students coming to pursue a London degree each …

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From ensuring gas, electrical and fire safety to conducting thorough background checks on their tenants, landlords in the UK have many legal responsibilities to fulfil before they start earning a rental income. Stay informed about all these compliance mandates as a landlord. While there is no doubt about the lucrative nature of renting a London …

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From ascertaining boundary lines to identifying physical and structural flaws, processing mortgage applications, and ensuring peace of mind for the buyer, property surveys play a crucial role in the home-buying journey. There are various types of property surveys that buyers should be aware of when purchasing a home in London. After going through several property …

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The Renters’ Rights Bill, which is in its final stages of review, is expected to receive Royal Assent this year and become law later this Autumn. While this Bill aims to provide enhanced protection and stability to tenants, private landlords across the UK and its capital are concerned about how it will affect their income …

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Aside from achieving speedy sales and healthy yields, our design partners build trust with developers: the kind that encourages steady growth and long-range planning. To this end, they have been intensively involved with the Vistry Group for over fifteen years, a relationship that has yielded over fifty property sales in their Verdica development alone. A …

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An independent, newly-built house offers many lifestyle benefits for families, such as more space and privacy. They also don’t require the owners to pay any service charges and ground rent that are typical of leasehold properties such as apartments. However, while such houses are easier to find in the countryside, they are limited in the …

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As the largest rental market in the UK, London’s private rental sector (PRS) contributes over £14.6 billion to the country’s economy and meets the residential needs of over a million households. Therefore, it is no surprise that investing in a London buy-to-let property is often considered a lucrative option for earning an income and holding …

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Being a Buy-to-Let (BTL) investor or landlord in London can be a gateway to earning good rental income, due to the high rental demand in the UK capital with yields that can go as high as 6% or even higher. However, this does come with certain obligations and responsibilities. While ongoing legislation takes its course …

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After reporting a 1.2% price drop in July, Rightmove reported a further 1.3% (-£4,969) fall in the average price of a UK property coming up for sale in August, taking the cumulative drop in average house prices this summer to just over £10,000. Similarly, the average property price in the capital has dropped by 4.9% …

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