Surveys conducted in recent years have revealed residents of Richmond Upon Thames to be amongst the happiest in the UK. Richmond is the only London borough which is located on both sides of the River Thames, and has long been a highly sought after location for homebuyers, investors and property developers. Richmond stands apart from many other river neighbourhoods due to its abundance of open green spaces and parks, which comprise a large part of the borough. It boasts over 100 parks and open spaces including Kew Gardens, Bushy Park and Hampton Court Park and has 21 miles of river frontage. Additionally, there are 140 hectares within the borough that are designated as part of the Metropolitan Green Belt. Continue reading
The last year has brought many changes to the property market
A year is a long time in the property market and can bring a huge amount of change, especially in very large and active markets like London. The twelve months from June 2014 saw a lot of changes in the sector, presenting both challenges and opportunities. Here is just a short list of significant events that occurred in that period. Continue reading
Buying to let in London
With house prices in London at such a high level, more and more people are resorting to renting, which in turn is pushing up rental incomes for landlords as it increases demand for properties. In some parts of the capital more than a third of privately owned homes are rented, with many of them purchased under buy to let conditions. This strategy is becoming increasingly popular for investors because it allows them to earn a monthly rental income while they wait for prices to rise and deliver a better return on their original investment. Continue reading
Merton offers maximum benefits to high-end property investors
If you are a high end property investor looking for your next investment opportunity in London, there is an abundance of available choice. As a major financial centre and culturally rich location, the traditional advantages of the capital are attractive as ever to investors and developers seeking remuneration from the high end rental market. The influx of buyers from Europe and beyond is driving up demand and inevitably resulting in the transformation of the London market. Continue reading
Investing in London’s commuter belt
High prices in London have been encouraging many people to live outside of the city and commute for work and leisure for a number of years. This approach typically helps them to make their money go further, and also means they can benefit from living in less crowded areas. Outer boroughs are the most favoured because they tend to offer the best value for money in Greater London, although some people look even further out. Continue reading
Reviewing your existing portfolio
When you have a portfolio, it’s important to ensure that it is well managed. A portfolio that is well managed and taken care of will help to bring in a lot of revenue for the investor. This is why we offer a dedicated portfolio management service that you can place your complete trust in. We have over a decade of experience helping a wide array of investors and handling a variety of different portfolios, so you can be assured our expertise will help you to make the most out of your investments. Continue reading
The new London properties available for short term let
Changes to renting laws in London are opening up new opportunities for property owners. The biggest change now allows people to let properties on a short term basis, freeing them to share their homes for up to 90 days per year without having to even register that they are doing so. This is particularly good news at a time when services like AirBnB are growing in popularity and offering tourists an alternative to hotels, hostels and other accommodation. Continue reading
Relocate workers with our private and corporate lettings service
If your company is in search of staff with specialist skills, you may look abroad to find the perfect worker for the job. Whilst there is a huge pool of skilled workers to tap into around the world, bringing them into the country can be challenging. Paperwork and visas can usually be dealt with relatively easily, but it can be difficult to house them, particularly with Britain’s current housing shortage. However, with our private and corporate lettings service, we can help to resolve the issue and find desirable housing for your workers. Continue reading
A patch of pavement shows Islington’s desirability for investors
For several years now, Islington has been a highly desirable area of London for residents, business owners and property investors alike. With its vibrant restaurants and cultural scene, interesting shops and markets, many community events and lively clubs and theatres, this largely residential borough has plenty to offer and is a popular location for property buyers who have the resources to make a purchase here. However, a new investment made last month has demonstrated just how highly sought-after this North London borough really is. Continue reading
London landlords are swiftly securing new tenants
Research of the current rental market shows that 51% of new lets in London are agreed while the property still has a tenant. This is a rise from 41% in 2014. In areas with the highest level of demand, landlords are able to secure new tenants in the shortest time periods. This has resulted in the majority of landlords in the capital being able to re-let their properties before the existing tenant vacates. Currently, the average property is being let in 32 days, which is the lowest figure on record. The research carried out by Countryside shows that so far in 2015, 33% of all new lets were agreed before the tenancy concluded, which is an increase from 27% last year. Continue reading
