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The latest research from Benham and Reeves has found that London homes offering a patio have become highly sought after, with 41% of all patio-equipped properties currently listed already snapped up by eager homebuyers. However, potential buyers dreaming of a summer-ready outdoor space might face challenges, as only 8% of properties currently on the market …

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The latest research from Benham and Reeves has shown that the number of more energy efficient properties changing hands across England is on the up, having increased by 1.5% over the last four quarters – with 61.3% of homes now boasting an minimum EPC rating of C. The research analysed EPC data linked to property …

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The latest research from London lettings and estate agent Benham and Reeves has found that while the average rent in London has climbed by 39.2% over the past decade, when adjusting for inflation, the real-terms increase is just 0.7%, suggesting that soaring rental values may not be down to landlord greed, but simply the impact …

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The latest research from Benham and Reeves has found that London homebuyers could save as much as 57% on their property purchase by choosing a houseboat over a traditional bricks and mortar home, with the average cost of a houseboat across the capital coming in at just £245,371. The research from Benham and Reeves* analysed …

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Big ticket buyers returned to the capital in the spring months, the Prime London Demand Index from London lettings and estate agent Benham and Reeves has revealed. Between the first and second quarters there was a 1.8% uplift in ‘demand’ for homes between £2 and £10 million, which is calculated based on the proportion of …

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The latest market analysis by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has found that rents across Britain have surged by as much as 17.4% in some areas since the Labour Government adopted the proposed Renters’ Rights Bill which is likely to become law later this Summer after the Bill enters the House of …

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Research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, shows that buy-to-let investors can snap up unmodernised properties for as much as -12.3% below the average market house price, providing a stellar opportunity for strong and relatively fast investment returns. Benham and Reeves analysed house price data for 36,175 unmodernised properties currently listed for …

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Research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has shown that London tenants are currently benefiting from a surge in available rental properties, with 40% of all rental properties currently listed to let having entered the market within the last 30 days. Benham and Reeves analysed current rental market stock, looking at the …

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Research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed that it is the London Borough of Haringey that presents London homebuyers with the best chance of buying a period property, with almost one in three homes currently listed for sale being a period property. Benham and Reeves analysed current market listings looking …

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Research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, reveals that one in five homes have a property feature that can boost its value by as much as £28,000. A utility room is a space in the home dedicated to the less glamorous side of homeownership. It will often house the washing machine and …

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Research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has shown that, 43% of all homes entering prime London neighbourhoods are priced at £1m or more, although this climbs as high as 93% in some of London’s most prestigious locations. Benham and Reeves analysed for sale stock levels across 28 areas of the prime …

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Research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has shown that, over the last year, all but two counties in England have seen the number of buyers entering the market trend upwards, as greater market stability and improvements to mortgage affordability have helped boost buyer appetites. Benham and Reeves analysed property sale listings, …

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