As specialists in investment properties in Enfield and the rest of London, we regularly deal with high value properties. London is home to some of the most valuable high rise residential properties in the world, but have you ever wondered what the most expensive ones in the world are actually worth? Continue reading →

There is no doubt that London is continuously growing. A very strong jobs market when compared to other areas of the country, combined with frequent investment within the city, has led to significant growth over the past several years. The growth shows very few signs of slowing down, making the city as attractive as ever to those who are in search of investment properties. The growth is predicted to reach new heights in just over a decade, with London becoming a “million pound city”. Continue reading →

Research shows that 24% of UK landlords entered the property market unintentionally. When asked by The National Landlords Association Survey why they entered the rental sector, 11% of landlords said they acquired their properties through inheritance, 5% obtained an extra property through meeting their partner, a further 5% experienced difficulties when trying to sell their properties, and others had to relocate for work or decided to move abroad and let their UK homes. Continue reading →

It is essential that the fabric of your property remains in good condition, well maintained and regularly checked. The building fabric includes the roof, floor slabs, walls, windows and doors. If any of these are compromised in any way, the entire property could potentially be put at risk. Water and damp can set in, infestations can happen more easily, and the property can become more vulnerable to intrusion. All of these issues can compromise the safety, security and health of the occupants. Continue reading →

There has recently been a rise in buy to let landlords looking for semi detached properties and specialist units such as multi-block units and HMOs. As optimism rises, landlords in the capital are planning for steady growth in the buy to let property sector. Recent research of the market shows that the percentage of landlords on the lookout for specific properties such as HMO developments has increased from 23% in the fourth quarter of 2014 to 35% in the first quarter of 2015. Continue reading →

The number of privately rented properties in the UK today is at one of the highest levels it has ever reached. Although London is usually associated with a higher percentage of rented homes rather than owned ones, even in the city the increase is quite prominent. It is, in our experience, a very well balanced state of affairs. Continue reading →

If you’re seeking to make an investment, you may be looking at properties in the London Borough of Brent. Located in the north west of the capital, this area forms part of Outer London and is perhaps most famous for being the home of the world famous Wembley Arena and Wembley Stadium. Continue reading →

Following a muted six months, we are now seeing momentum return to the housing market. Demand was slowed by uncertainty regarding the result of the general election, tighter lending conditions and a natural adjustment after a recovery in prices. The annual growth rate is the most important indicator for the direction of the housing market, and new data recently released by the Halifax shows that the growth rate increased from 8.1% to 8.5% during the 12 months to April 2015. This means that the average house price rose from £193,328 to £196,412 in a month. Continue reading →