It’s well known that London experiences the highest level of demand for property of any major city in the world. The number of properties coming in to the market is falling on a month-to-month basis, yet the demand levels for property increase at the same time. This has made the capital highly attractive to investors, as buying property to lease or let is seen as an assured way of gaining a good return on investment. However, achieving this via private leasing has become more difficult. Continue reading
Choosing the right prime area to invest in
The prime property market in London involves huge figures, with many properties valued at many millions of pounds. The valuations can make it a challenge for investors to make high rental yields on properties, even when they can achieve impressive monthly rates. Continue reading
Be aware of restrictions when altering your property
As living space is at a premium in London, particularly in highly sought after areas such as Islington, basement extensions have become extremely popular in recent years. This essentially involves expanding and improving a property’s basement to create more underground living space, and is a tactic which many developers use on properties where traditional extensions would be impossible due to a lack of room. Continue reading
How straightforward is it to sell a London property?
September is widely regarded as the best month of the year to put your property is on the market. The facts and figures regarding property sales show that more houses seem to be sold during this month than any other. This statistical information has led many to believe that it is far easier to sell a property at this time of the year. However, this is not entirely accurate. As this information is widely known, a higher than usual number of properties are listed for sale in this specific month. In order to gain success and sell your property swiftly, you need to have the best property experts in the business working for you. Continue reading
House price rises make Hillingdon an attractive investment
The latest Land Registry figures show that the west London borough of Hillingdon has recorded the most substantial house price growth across the capital over the last twelve months. The average house prices have risen by 14.6% in the borough, and it is attracting renters and investors from all over the city. Continue reading
Letting your vacant properties to corporate clients
If you have a property or properties in your portfolio which are currently empty, we can help you to fill them. No landlord wants to have to deal with tenants who are troublesome or unreliable, but when you are working with us you will have no such concerns. We offer a bespoke corporate lettings service designed to help businesses in London find a property where they can relocate a member of staff, usually from overseas. When you opt for this route, you will receive a tenant that you know that you can trust. Continue reading
Factors to think about when purchasing a B&B
If you are thinking about purchasing a London property with the intention of turning it into a hotel or bed and breakfast, there are a few important factors which must be carefully considered. When you buy a property you are making an important financial decision and it is important to ensure that you are investing your finds wisely; with a little careful planning, you can optimise your chances of making the right decisions and running a successful business. Continue reading
Our guaranteed rent sets us apart
We provide a wide variety of property related services for all kinds of investors, landlords and tenants, from relocating staff into new London homes to managing entire blocks of flats. However, we are most well known for our unique guaranteed rent service, which is the most popular option for our clients – and with very good reason. Continue reading
Fast broadband is the top priority for many renters
Recent surveys of the renters and buyers market show that the desire for superfast broadband has become increasingly important to people when looking for new properties. The majority of people used to rank a new kitchen or bathroom highest on their list of preferences, but although these are still important, in the digital age it has become crucial to find property in areas with guaranteed superfast broadband. Continue reading
Amazing prospects for London’s property market
New research by BNP Paribas Real Estate claims that the average price for a home in London will be just shy of £550,000 by the year 2020. They are anticipating 10.1% growth this year, 7.5% in 2016, 5.8% the following year and a further 3.7% in 2019. If this occurs it will mean that property prices will have risen by an astonishing 80% from their peak point before the global economic crisis. Continue reading
