Press releases

The latest market insight from London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has found that whilst many buyers have been deterred from purchasing due to higher interest rates, the recent base rate reduction seen in August has brought renewed enthusiasm, with 61% of buyers planning to take the plunge in 2025.

With the ‘guaranteed rent’ or ‘rent to rent’ model becoming an increasingly popular path for private rental investors, the latest analysis by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed that it’s the South East that presents the greatest opportunity for landlords to make the switch. The analysis by Benham and Reeves looked …

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The latest research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, reveals that it is going to take the average landlord more than 26 years to recoup the costs of upgrading a sub-C EPC rated property in line with Government plans to improve rental property energy efficiency. The Labour government has stated its plan …

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The latest research London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed that rumoured changes to capital gains tax in the upcoming Autumn Budget could see the average landlord hit by a £15,000 increase in the capital gains tax owed on the average buy-to-let property. Benham and Reeves analysed the current level of capital …

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The latest Prime London Demand Index by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, reveals that demand for prime property in the capital fell by -2.5% in the third quarter of this year, somewhat dampening the good mood brought on by a promising uptick in Q2. But super prime demand has actually seen demand …

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The latest insight from London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed that one in five rental properties across Britain command an average rent equal to that of the average monthly income, however, some properties require an entire year’s income, or more, to rent for a single month. Benham and Reeves analysed current …

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The latest insight from London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed the uphill struggle facing many London lettings agents, with the firm encountering forged IDs, digitally altered supporting documents and undeclared CCJs and IVAs on a monthly basis. In London’s fast paced rental market, the speed at which properties are let can …

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The latest research London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed that should Labour honour its commitments to deliver 370,000 new homes a year, it would not only boost housing delivery by 22%, but it could bring a £161.6bn boost in value to the housing market across England. Benham and Reeves looked at …

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The latest research London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed which areas of the prime London market are leading the charge when it comes to the highest rate of annual house price growth, as the average price achieved per square foot remains down -2.7% across the top tier of the capital’s market …

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The latest research London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed that high-end homebuyers looking to buy at the very top of London’s prime property ladder require an average income of £776,314 to obtain the mortgage required, 7.9 times that of the average London homebuyer. Benham and Reeves analysed current market values across …

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The latest market insight from London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, reveals just over a third of all London homes listed for sale in the current market have seen a reduction in asking price, providing London homebuyers with a cost saving opportunity when looking to secure their next home. Benham and Reeves analysed …

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The latest market insight from London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, reveals that there is a significant house price premium for properties located in high rental demand areas, making these areas particularly good investment targets for buy-to-let landlords who are looking to mitigate recent efforts to reduce profitability in the sector. Benham and …

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