Since it began back in 1994, the National Lottery has distributed over £40 billion to successful ticket holders. Recent research has revealed the London boroughs of Enfield and Bromley hold the 5th and 7th positions in the top ten luckiest National Lottery towns in Britain. Enfield boasts over 1,400 lottery winners, including 42 jackpot scoops and a further 180 people banking prizes higher than £50,000. The total prize money won by Enfield residents has surpassed the £100 million mark. Continue reading →

As London awaits the new high capacity railway Crossrail in 2018, the capital is already beginning to feel the effects of its impending arrival. Regeneration plans have been put in place in the district of Abbey Wood in preparation for the arrival of the high frequency railway, which will bring 12 fast trains into London every hour. The arrival of Crossrail is already impacting the market as buyers rush to snap up available properties in close proximity to the station. Continue reading →

With the buy to let market in the UK booming, more and more people are considering getting in on the market by purchasing investment property and letting it to tenants. Here are some of the essential do’s and dont’s to help you get started off on the right foot and ensure you can enjoy your life as a landlord with the minimum of stress. Continue reading →

If you own investment property and you want to let it to paying tenants, but are concerned about receiving your rent payments on time, we have the ideal solution for you. Simply hand over the management of your property to our team and we will take care of all the work for you, while paying you a guaranteed monthly sum directly into your account. With no management fees or commission, this is the ideal option for landlords who want to make an income from their property but don’t want the stress and hassle of managing it and chasing up rental payments. Continue reading →

Berkeley Group Holdings is one of the largest housebuilding companies in the UK. Founder and chairman Tony Pidgley has recently been revealed as the frontrunner in the race to purchase the West End Green plot on Edgware Road close to the Marylebone flyover in the capital. Pidgley is famed for his unique instincts for making accurate predictions about the property market, and is said to be taking a £180 million bet on one of the largest sites for luxury apartments in London. Continue reading →

Savills Estate Agent, one of the largest specialists in the UK, recently looked back over their books to see how people typically pay for properties in the prime market in London. The findings are impressive because they show how important a role cash plays. Between 2001 and 2013, only 19% of the money spent on properties worth over £1 million was obtained via a mortgage. Throughout the whole period buyers preferred to buy outright rather than accruing debts, thereby avoiding various expenses and maximising their potential returns. Continue reading →

For investors, it’s always important to buy and sell the right properties at the right times. You don’t want to sit on a portfolio for several years only to have it devalue over time, meaning that you have spent more than you are likely to make. Our property specialists are here to help investors and to ensure that they’re making the best decisions for their portfolios. Continue reading →

As well as working closely with investors and landlords, we are equally committed to making sure that tenants can find properties that suit their needs, lifestyle and budget. If you’re in search of a new home in London and are looking for properties to rent, you may wish to consider looking in the borough of Waltham Forest. Continue reading →

There are many motivations for people looking to make property investments. One of the most commonly cited reasons is that people want more independence from their day jobs and they wish to make an income from buy to let properties instead, giving them more time to focus on travel, family, hobbies and other areas of their lives. Buy to let investments can certainly be a great choice for many people, giving them the flexibility they dream of. Continue reading →

Letting a property to tenants can be a very rewarding endeavour, but there are also various potential problems and pitfalls that need to be navigated. Problem tenants are unfortunately a reality for many landlords, and issues can range from unpaid rent to deliberate damage to the property itself. Continue reading →