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The latest research from Benham and Reeves shows that despite the imminent rollout of Making Tax Digital and the Renters’ Rights Act bringing new levels of compliance, regulation, and control over their properties, buy-to-let landlords are still buying up property assets at an increased rate, with the total buy-to-let mortgage value being lent increasing by …

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The latest research from Benham and Reeves has found that fewer than 3% of London’s private rental homes are currently available to tenants, highlighting the severe lack of supply across the capital at a time when further legislative changes could place additional strain on supply within the sector. Benham and Reeves analysed current rental market …

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Spring is in the air and the property market is heating up. And the latest research from Benham and Reeves suggests London buyers hoping to enjoy the warmer months in their own garden have a decent chance of fulfilling their aspirations, as almost 60% of homes currently listed for sale across the capital offer private …

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The latest research from Benham and Reeves reveals the least balanced housing markets in London where for-sale stock most heavily outweighs rental stock, thus putting renters in a difficult position when trying to find a home in the capital. Benham and Reeves has analysed current residential property listings in London* to discover which boroughs offer …

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The latest research from Benham and Reeves reveals the best-performing housing markets across Great Britain, with the northern regions and Scotland outperforming most of the rest of the country with annual price growth of up to 11%. Last week, the UK government released the most recent UK House Price Index (December 2025), which means we …

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The latest research from Benham and Reeves has found that around a quarter of all rental homes currently listed across Britain have already secured a tenant, highlighting continued underlying demand despite ongoing regulatory uncertainty. Benham and Reeves analysed current rental market listings to highlight current rental demand, the size of rental properties currently most in-demand …

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The latest research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, reveals that love-locked London homebuyers house hunting across the capital’s most romantic locations can expect to pay house premiums of more than 64%. But couples can still find great value if they know where to look. Benham and Reeves has identified nine of …

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The latest research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, reveals that the average London renter is spending 50% of their income on rent each month. However, the good news is that strong wage growth in the Capital means that this proportion has actually reduced since 2024. Benham and Reeves has analysed average …

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The latest research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed a stark disparity in asking prices depending on how extensively a property is marketed, with homes listed using four photos or fewer priced almost £80,000 lower on average than those benefiting from five or more images. Benham and Reeves analysed current …

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The latest research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed that the London Borough of Tower Hamlets has seen by far the largest increase in the number of homes owned by Chinese foreign nationals since 2020, as the UK Government prepares to approve plans for China’s controversial new London ‘mega embassy’ …

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The latest research by Benham and Reeves has shown that 37% of homes currently listed for sale across England have seen an asking price reduction, meaning homebuyers entering the market this January have a strong chance of securing a bargain. However, with market conditions improving since Autumn Budget uncertainty lifted, just 0.8% of price-reduced homes …

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The latest Prime London Demand Index by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, reveals that buyer demand across London’s most prestigious neighbourhoods climbed by 1.2% during Q4, driven by sharp increases across Chiswick, Regents Park and Maida Vale. The Prime London Demand Index* by Benham and Reeves monitors demand for London’s most expensive …

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