Advice from UK property experts

More than 85% of the UAE’s population is made up of foreign nationals and expatriates who contribute significantly to the country’s GDP of nearly £400bn. However, until half a decade ago, the normal visa policies limited the scope of retaining quality overseas talent and wealthy investors to stay for longer durations in the Emirates. To …

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Property sellers in London have a better chance to get their asking price when the market sees more buyer activity owing to favourable buying conditions such as interest rate cuts and moderate levels of inflation. However, to make the most of this opportunity and sell their property quickly, sellers need to be mindful of a …

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The UK and its capital have proven to be a haven for domestic and overseas property investors for a long time. Whether it is resilience in the wake of global economic challenges or stable growth combined with promising returns through rental income and capital appreciation, the UK is one of the most favoured destinations for …

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The Home Office introduced Right to Rent checks under the Immigration Act 2014 to restrict rental accommodation to those without legal immigration status in England. The Right to Rent check annually identifies thousands of individuals without legal status in the UK. For tenants, especially those new to the country, securing a London apartment rental can …

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The private rental sector in the UK has undergone significant changes in recent years, with more individuals opting to rent rather than buy homes. While this trend has resulted in greater flexibility for tenants, it has also raised concerns about tenant rights and protections. The Renters’ Reform Bill, proposed by the Labour government, aims to …

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Landlords in London and across the UK have a list of legal and social obligations towards their tenants and neighbours to ensure their property is safe and well-maintained. There are long-term benefits of good property maintenance, as responsible landlords get rewarded with longer tenancies and the need for fewer repairs that can be expensive if rental investments do not get the attention they need.

What’s the point of referencing tenants in London? Because lettings fraud in London is at an all-time high.
Do I need to reference tenants? Let’s look at some real life Benham and Reeves referencing statistics to see what we encounter every month.

London stands as a beacon of culture and education globally, attracting millions of professionals and students to diverse neighbourhoods, company headquarters and some of the best educational institutions in the world.

A survey of a thousand homebuyers in the UK conducted by a leading London-based finance company last year revealed that 57% of the respondents considered moving home as the most stressful life event.

If you are a vendor trying to sell your property or a landlord looking for a well-paying tenant, the EPC rating of your property can play a vital role in price and rent negotiations, respectively.

Being a landlord in London is one of the best ways to generate passive income, as the stats speak for themselves. At the end of last year, average rents in the capital hovered around £2,627 per month, meaning a typical landlord made over £31,500 in a calendar year.

Dubai’s real estate market is thriving, with record transactions and significant price increases. 2023 recorded 93,590 residential transactions by October, surpassing the previous year’s total.