London Property Blog
Home ownership in London – A review of First Time Buyer’s
With the average age of a First Time Buyer in London creeping towards 40, the Bank of Mum and Dad…
Chinese investment in UK property: London
With property prices softening as sterling falls, the UK property market is witnessing a significant uplift in Chinese investment, particularly…
Central London House prices affected by London pollution
Pollution – a hot topic – and one that is becoming increasingly popular for London homebuyers looking for property. One…
Mega Basements: Could building one be more than you bargained for?
With land becoming a scarcity in London and strict legislation on how high you can build, individuals and developers are…
Night Tube: What does this mean for Central London House prices?
From the 19th of August (2016) people in London will be able to access running Underground trains through the night…
Central London – Is it time for buyers to make a return?
People who work in the central London residential property market have noticed one important trend over the past six months…
Why London Zones 2 and 3 have the fastest growing house prices
Prices in London’s prime central areas such as Hyde Park, Marylebone, Mayfair, Chelsea, Knightsbridge and Kensington may have cooled this…
Central London sought after property areas starting to show a new trend?
Despite Prime Central London (PCL) enjoying six years of rising prices and it being a hub for international property buyers…
Collapsing oil prices and the effect on UK property
There seems to be no end in sight for low oil prices, with prices falling to around $30 now, from…
The attraction of Twickenham, it’s not just about the rugby
Since last Friday, rugby fans around the world will be focussing their attention on the 8th Rugby World Cup, culminating…
Best places to live in London – Holland Park
Located between busy Kensington Streets and the Notting Hill area, Holland Park provides a perfect mix for both the laid…
The London Property Cycle
Cycling is the best alternative to car driving in London; it is faster, cheaper and helps to maintain a healthy…
Best places to live in London – Belsize Park
It is no surprise that Belsize Park attracts interest due to its traditional Victorian terraces, large red-brick properties and cosy…
Best places to live in London – Balham
Lying between Clapham South and along the edges of Streatham and Tooting, Balham is a part of the London Borough…
Love Wimbledon – Why more buyers are attracted to the area
SW19 and SW20 are awash with the Hertz Wimbledon Tennis Championship; with branded cars, black Range Rovers and Jaguar Estates…
Buying London property in a summer market
Generally speaking, selling a property in the summer is preferable to the winter. The light is better, there is more…
How to access London’s off-market homes for sale
Official figures show that last year there were on average some 7,000 properties sold in London every month, a bonanza…
Bricks and Mortar vs Stocks and Shares
With investors confidence in the British economy as a stable outset being restored, the debate on whether to invest in…
Why now is a good time to buy £1M+ London property
There are a multitude of reasons why Wandsworth is attracting buyers: low council tax, very good schools, quality shops, bars,…
Is the desirability of London property basements going down?
Having heard that multiple basement-extension planning applications have been put on hold or resubmitted particularly in the Royal Borough of…