We are almost halfway through 2015 now, and it seems that, once again, it’s going to be a year remembered for extraordinary growth and success in the London property market. Whilst there has been a rise in property values across the board, figures show that Kensington, Kingston Upon Thames and Camden have all seen significant increases in actual sale values. The growth is not just limited to property sales; there has also being a recorded 20% year on year increase in the number of new tenancy agreements. With such a high level of activity in the London property sector at present, it’s even more important to have trusted professionals working for you in the market. Continue reading →

In recent years, we have seen the emergence of more and more people who are choosing “let to let” – that is, people who own an investment property which they let to tenants, but choose to live in a rented property themselves. Renting a home when you can afford to buy one seems to be counterproductive, but there are various possible reasons behind the increasing popularity of this lifestyle choice. Continue reading →

Newly conducted research reveals that football may have a significant impact on the West London Property market. The FA cup final between Arsenal and Aston Villa which was played last month at Wembley Stadium marked the ninth time the final was held there since its construction in 2007. In the last 8 years, house prices in Brent have increased by 5.3% with the average Wembley property price at £368,944, which is higher than the national average of £208,697. Continue reading →

When looking for accommodation in the capital, people have precise requirements. They want properties in areas with a thriving commercial infrastructure that are close to the city centre and offer convenient transport links. The borough of Havering is on the north east boundary of Greater London and offers exceptional road, rail and transport links. With such close proximity to central London and its historically successful commuter links, it is not surprising that Havering has grown into an attractive and highly sought after suburban area. Continue reading →

If you are a property investors looking to get the best possible terms and conditions for council leasing, it is essential to work with professional property managers. Our company is proud to have a long term track record for delivering this service to investors. We have many years of experience working with all London Boroughs, which means that we are the preferential choice for delivering excellent returns from council leasing. Continue reading →

In the news recently we have been hearing about the introduction of a help to buy ISA, designed to help people purchase their first property. With the current high property prices, lower average incomes, and stricter rules on obtaining a mortgage, first-time buyers need all of the help that they can get. Continue reading →

Property investors may wish to consider looking for properties in Bexley. This is swiftly becoming one of the more popular boroughs for investors due to its appealing homes and properties, mixture of history and modernism, and the fact that it is within short travelling distance of Central London. Continue reading →

The response of the high end property market to the result of the General Election has been quicker than many estate agents could have imagined. Rokstone, an agency based in Central London, reported that they were receiving enquiries from investors shortly after midnight before the final result was even known as it already looked like a Labour government would not occur. A Conservative victory means the proposed mansion tax won’t happen, so the prime market can look forward to the next five years with confidence. Continue reading →

Research from Hampton’s International reveals that it has become 77% harder to purchase a property in London since 2010. This is a result of the fall in average incomes and the rise in childcare costs and house prices. The figures also revealed that the average young family has only £347.00 spare annually after mortgage payments and essential spending. Recent studies that measured house prices, incomes, interest rates and the cost of living found that the amount of disposable cash that the average London family has left over is 22 times lower than the average UK family of four. Continue reading →

Recent developments in the property market have led to a large proportion of young professionals, couples and families resigning themselves to long term renting following an 18 month period of rapid house price growth. A survey undertaken by Halifax revealed that the number of would-be buyers saving for a deposit fell six percentage points in 2014, with only 43% of people currently setting aside part of their monthly income to purchase a house. Continue reading →