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Research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has shown that whilst the government has stated its intent to invest an additional £2bn into social and affordable housing, they face an uphill battle, as the number of affordable homes delivered to market has declined by 2.4% on an annual basis – equating to …

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Research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, reveals that landlords who offer bills-included rental properties can charge a significant premium, so why are both supply and tenant demand for bills-included homes so low? Benham and Reeves analysed live rental stock data* and found that the average asking rent for a bills-included property …

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The latest Prime London Demand Index by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, reveals that buyer demand for prime property across London’s most prestigious neighbourhoods fell by -3.9% during the first three months of the year when compared to Q4 2024. The Prime London Demand Index* by Benham and Reeves monitors demand for …

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The latest market insight by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed that whilst the implementation of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) may have helped to improve London’s air quality, it’s had the opposite effect with respect to house prices in ULEZ boroughs. It was recently revealed that the controversial Ultra …

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The market insight by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, reveals that 70% of homebuyers who have already had an offer accepted are still expecting to miss the stamp duty deadline on 31st March, with the majority citing the conveyancing process as the key reason for their delays. Benham and Reeves surveyed more …

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To view the full Market Index Q4 2024 click here. The latest Property Market Index Review by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed that the property market finished 2024 on the front-foot, with the UK market as a whole seeing a 3% annual rate of growth, whilst London house prices increased …

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The latest research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed that when it comes to the property market across England, Croydon is home to the most fly-tipping incidents with 35,470 cases reported on an annual basis – whilst Nottingham and Liverpool rank as the worst offenders outside of the capital. Benham …

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The latest research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed that the level of rental revenues lost by landlords due to void periods has increased by 19% across England over the last year, although this increase climbs as high as 65% across some regions of the nation. Benham and Reeves analysed …

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The latest research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed that since the government announced its intentions to move ahead with the third runway at Heathrow, there has been a surge in homes entering the market for sale across the London Borough of Hillingdon. Two weeks ago (29th January 2025), the …

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The latest research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed which prime London postcodes are currently seeing the highest levels of market activity, as well as the postcodes commanding the highest price amongst the capital’s high-end homebuyers, with one Westminster postcode topping the table with an average sold price of £6.m …

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The latest research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed that in now less than 24 areas of the UK property market, parents could have covered the cost of their child thanks to the house price appreciation seen on their property. Benham and Reeves looked at the cost of raising a …

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The latest research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed that whilst the London property market has boasted one of the strongest performances when it comes to the average yield secured for Buy-to-Let investors over the last five years, one region has outperformed the Capital. Benham and Reeves analysed the average …

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