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The Finefair blog is full of informative posts about property in London. Check it out; feel free to get in touch if you have any questions about our work.

Supporting your Westminster investment

The City of Westminster is home to some of the most iconic landmarks in the capital and the whole of the UK. These include Buckingham Palace, 10 Downing Street, the Houses of Parliament, and the Abbey. These amenities are fantastic for residents, putting them in close proximity to unique, attractive, highly valued leisure opportunities. Continue reading

The benefits of living in Lewisham

Lewisham is well located for a London Borough, with the northern tip sitting on the South Bank of the Thames across the water from the Isle of Dogs and Canary Wharf. The area is highly attractive to young people, with the largest age group being those aged between 20 and 29. First time buyers can benefit from attractive property prices and there is high rental demand too. Continue reading

Don’t skip your tenant checks

When you are a landlord letting a property to paying tenants, it is important that you are able to build a mutually beneficial working relationship with the people who are living in your property. In order to achieve this, it is vital that both parties are fulfilling their duties and abiding by the rules laid out by law and in the tenancy agreement. The first step is to market your property so that you can attract reliable, trustworthy tenants. Continue reading

A borough with so much to offer for owner occupiers and landlords

Lambeth is a vibrant London borough to the south of the Thames, in an incredible location with easy access to the City and other central areas. The location is highly attractive for both work and leisure. It is home to several vibrant urban centres as well as a number of spacious suburban areas. This diversity attracts a huge number of people, making the area the fourth most densely populated in England. Continue reading

How easy is it to become a landlord?

If you are considering becoming a London landlord, the internet is undoubtedly one of your most valuable resources for gathering information, but sometimes it can be misleading. In our experience, this can often be the case when it comes to forums offering advice for landlords. In a number of instances we have seen people state that being the landlord for a property is easy, that it does not take up a lot of your time and that it’s something any property owner could do. Continue reading

The London Marathon route reveals property values

The London Marathon took place on the 24th of April, and saw approximately 40,000 people take on the 26.2 mile course. The annual race has become a national sporting institution and attracts huge numbers of people every year to participate and watch. There are races for men and women as well as a wheelchair race for each gender. Professional athletes take part alongside ordinary people raising money for a wide array of different charities. Continue reading

Don’t deal with block management alone

In recent years, property has emerged as an extremely popular choice for British people who wish to invest in a safe asset. In areas such as London, where properties have consistently been gaining value, these investments can provide you with a great nest egg if you decide to sell them on in the future, whether you opt to live in them or to let them to paying tenants. Continue reading

Families are flocking to Enfield Town

As we have mentioned before, location is always one of the most crucial factors to consider when it comes to choosing an investment property, so when you are buying in London you will need to carefully consider which borough you want to focus your search on. Enfield has many great qualities which make it a desirable place to settle down, so if you want to make headway in the buy-to-let market, why not consider focusing your search on its centre in Enfield Town? Continue reading