Landlord news & guides

As one of the prime movers behind the astonishing growth of Northwest London, UK developer Berkeley were quick to see the potential of a transitional area between Colindale and Hendon. And we eagerly await the first completions at Silkstream, a development that is the result of this vision, providing quality accommodation near to one of …

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Trusts are not only for the super wealthy or Ultra High Net Worth families, but work for people with property assets. Trusts help with managing inheritance tax, allowing people to pass assets on to the next generation or even grandchildren, yet in many cases retaining some control over the assets. Trusts can hold both moveable …

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Benjamin Franklin once said, “Nothing is certain except death and taxes”, and His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is responsible for ensuring taxes are collected in full and on time in the UK. This division of the Government includes any landlord, whether that’s a UK resident or an overseas person, who let out a property …

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In recent years UK landlords have been bashed by government policy. They have been seen as ‘fair game’ in a political war that seeks to attract tenants as voters at the expense of those investing in the private rental sector. There is a certain irony to this approach given that around 1.1m tenants in the …

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London’s dynamic property market pulsates with a unique energy, blending history, opportunity, and constant evolution, exciting investors with the promise of new horizons and substantial returns.

As London embraces the excitement of a new calendar year, the city’s mesmerising skyline will be transformed by a wave of breathtaking new development launches. From sleek high-rises in sought-after Zone 1 locations to charming neighbourhoods in the verdant suburbs, these attractive developments will be a welcome addition to London’s thriving rental property market where the demand for quality rentals far outstrips supply.

The ongoing lack of rental stock has been underpinning strong rents, which, according to Rightmove, have increased by 12.1% compared to last year. London asking rents have increased by 28% in the last four years the portal says, which yet again demonstrates the resilience that bricks and mortar continues to deliver as an asset class.

In the ever-evolving landscape of Greater London’s property market, two distinct areas, Wembley and Southall, have emerged as popular rental hotspots, both showing remarkable demand for residential accommodation. Grand Union in Wembley by Berkeley Group’s St George and The Green Quarter in Southall, another Berkeley masterplan development, stand out as beacons of modern living, attracting both tenants and investors alike.

The growing popularity of Grand Union comes as no surprise to people familiar with the dynamic trajectory that West London is currently following. Autumn is the time that many international students begin settling in for a new term in one of the Capital’s many prestigious universities. Close to good transport links, Grand Union continues to …

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Experiencing unique riverside views from Fulham Reach is one of the best ways to understand why rental apartments here continue to attract growing interest from prospective tenants. These views are particularly desirable in the Autumn months, as the stretch of woodland on the opposite banks of the River starts its transformation into dazzling reds, oranges …

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Demand for London rental properties was sky-high over the summer when we saw a further influx of renters – professionals, new graduates starting their first jobs and many more international students starting university courses for the Autumn term. London remains one of the world’s most attractive cities to live, work and study in. With such …

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The highly-anticipated Silkstream scheme is gaining significant exposure and our international sales teams report its popularity for rental investment, particularly in South East Asia where we are highly active. With completions set for 2024/25, the development is already being discovered by locals and projected rents are likely to see rental yields of 4.8-5% being achieved. …

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