The London buy-to-let mortgage market is booming as landlords continue to invest in rental property in expectation of a continued uptick in future London property prices and positive rental yields. The latest data by home insurance broker Quotezone reveals that mortgage products designed to offer exclusive rates for higher loan amounts are the most popular … Continued
As the UK finds itself in the depths of a third national lockdown, fortunately the property market has been allowed to remain open. However, with viewings in London being kept to a minimum and heavy restrictions in place, many agencies are offering virtual viewings as an alternative to in person viewings. This has proven … Continued
The winners of The Royal Institute of British Architects National Awards 2021 were announced on 9th September. The awards celebrate the best architecture throughout the UK, with the 54 winners having been selected from the 2021 regional award winners. Many of this year’s winners are located in London including an amazing floating church in east … Continued
With many permanent London residents choosing to house-hunt elsewhere post lockdown, house prices in London have fallen despite the national market boom. However, lower house prices in the capital is far from bad news. Combined with the stamp duty holiday until March 2021, that has just under six months left at the time this … Continued
Choosing where to live is a major life choice – however when it comes to buying in London, the choices can seem even more overwhelming. With so many factors to consider, especially affordability, it can seem like a daunting task to find a location that meets all your requirements. One of the biggest considerations … Continued
The impacts of Covid-19 on the London commercial property market are yet to be full understood. While many people have been able to work from home over the past few months, offices are now beginning to reopen, and employees are slowly starting to filter back in, as are shops, – albeit in very different environments … Continued
As the property market begins to gain momentum as lockdown measures are eased, here are four key trends that we anticipate to see over the coming months. A boom in people buying – particularly properties under £500k Following the announcement from Chancellor Rishi Sunak that all buyers in the UK will be … Continued
We’ve been thinking about what sets us apart from other surveyors and we’ve come up with this little list: – We’re a small team and this means that you receive more personal service from us. – Ronnie, our MD, has extensive experience working all over London, in Scotland and in the Cayman Islands; this means … Continued
22% increase in agreed sales in London since the general election. The recently published RICS Residential Market Survey has revealed that after months of political uncertainty and the loom of Brexit, the housing market, particularly in London, is finally showing positive signs. The change in behaviour arrives in the wake of the general election, and … Continued
After months of suspension, England’s property market is finally open again, following the government’s recent announcement that estate agents can reopen and house viewings and appraisals can resume. Up until now, house viewings have been strictly virtual, something, which like much of the ‘new normal’, has taken some getting used to. Virtual viewings have been … Continued