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As the nation’s braces for another heatwave, the latest research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed that whilst more homes are coming to market with built-in air conditioning, buyers still face a tough task in securing one, with air-conditioned homes accounting for just 2% of all homes currently listed for …

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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 prime property market strengthened during the second quarter of 2026, with overall demand reaching 14.5%. The capital’s family-focused prime neighbourhoods continued to lead the way, with Clapham, Wandsworth, and Chiswick among the strongest performing …

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More than one in three scheme-backed homes already sold as affordability pressures continue to drive buyer demand The latest analysis from London estate agent Benham and Reeves has revealed that homes offering buyers additional support through affordability and purchasing schemes remain in strong demand, despite accounting for less than 2% of available housing stock across …

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The latest research from London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, reveals that Tower Hamlets and Newham currently offer the strongest rental yields for buy-to-let landlords, having also recorded the largest annual increases in rental yield across all London boroughs. Benham and Reeves analysed average house prices* and average rental values* across every London …

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The latest research from London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed that rental growth across London has remained consistent since the Renters’ Rights Act received Royal Assent, with rents increasing by just 0.7% since, the same rate of growth seen during the equivalent period prior to October of last year. In fact, …

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The latest Property Market Index Review by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed that the property market lost momentum during the first quarter of 2026, with house prices showing signs of recovery following the previous quarter’s fall. The Benham and Reeves Market Index Review The Benham and Reeves Property Market Index …

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The latest research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has shown how London property has helped Turkish investors preserve wealth against the dramatic depreciation of the Turkish lira, with the average London home increasing by 5,490% in lira terms since 2005. Benham and Reeves analysed the historic performance of the Turkish lira …

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The latest research from London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed that the average monthly cost of a buy-to-let mortgage has climbed by as much as 64% over the last decade, as landlords continue to face mounting financial pressure alongside sweeping reforms introduced via the Renters’ Rights Act. Benham and Reeves analysed …

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To view the full Market Index Q3 2025 click here. The latest Property Market Index Review by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed that the property market lost momentum during the fourth quarter of 2025, with house prices seeing a slight fall following three consecutive quarters of positive growth. The Benham …

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The latest research from London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has found that the London Marathon route offers a striking snapshot of the capital’s rental market, with average rents ranging from just £1,500 per month at some points of the course, to as much as £6,000 per month in others. Benham and Reeves …

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The latest research from London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, reveals that one in five homes currently for sale in London have been added to the market within the last 30 days, as sellers respond to strong buyer demand. Demand for London homes is strong Benham and Reeves has analysed current residential property …

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The latest research from Benham and Reeves has revealed that the cost of purchasing the average London home has surged by almost 3,000% for Iranian buyers since the start of the current Iran conflict, highlighting how geopolitical tensions can dramatically reshape international property demand through currency volatility. Benham and Reeves analysed currency fluctuations against the …

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