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Research from Benham and Reeves, one of London’s oldest, independently owned property agents, reveals the top ten of the royal's most famous residences have a combined value of a staggering £6.3 billion ($8.1bn).

Marc von Grundherr, director of Benham and Reeves, added: “Despite mortgage rates remaining higher than today’s buyers have become accustomed to, the property market has remained resilient in the face of uncertainty. With the winter months now behind us, it’s onwards and upwards from here as we approach the spring selling season and the busiest time of year for market activity and as more buyers look to make their move in 2025, house prices will remain stable and continue along their upward trajectory.”

Marc von Grundherr, director of Benham and Reeves said “Despite mortgage rates remaining higher than today’s buyers have become accustomed to, the property market has remained resilient in the face of uncertainty."

London lettings and estate agent Benham and Reeves analysed the latest government figures across every local authority in England. The figures show that more than 1.1 million incidents of fly-tipping took place in 2023/24.

London boroughs accounted for eight of the ten worst locations for fly-tipping, Benham and Reeves said. Marc von Grundherr, a director at Benham and Reeves, said: 'Fly-tipping has become an increasingly common problem and one that is a huge drain on council funds and resources that could be better spent in other areas, simply because some people in society are unable to dispose of their residential or commercial waste via the appropriate channels.

The latest research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed that in now less than 24 areas of the UK property market, parents could have covered the cost of their child thanks to the house price appreciation seen on their property.

House price growth has remained steady in February 2025, according to the latest Nationwide House Price Index. This spells good news for homeowners looking to sell their properties after the Christmas period, which saw a brief respite in buying interest. Cardiologist: If You Drink Olive Oil Every Day, This is What HappensSponsored Cardiologist: If You Drink Olive Oil Every Day, This is What Happens New Diet Discovery British Citizens: Access Thousands in Government Grant Now!Sponsored British Citizens: Access Thousands in Government Grant Now! heatpumpgrantforbritish-kensa.com The newest data found that the annual rate of house price growth remained "solid" in February, at 3.9 per cent compared with 4.1 per cent in January. As for month-on-month change, house prices saw a modest 0.4 per cent growth. ADVERTISEMENT This was a jump from the 0.1 per cent increase in January 2025, as reported in Nationwide's previous House Price Index. Nationwide's Chief Economist, Robert Gardner, commented that February's growth signified the "sixth consecutive monthly gain - after taking account of seasonal effects". He added: "Housing market activity has also remained resilient in recent months, despite ongoing affordability challenges. "Indeed, the second half of 2024 saw a noticeable pick up in total housing transactions, which were up 14 per cent compared with the same period in 2023." Don't Miss Starmer/Chemring defence system/TrumpPoliticsTrue Keir Starmer risks clash with Trump as PM moves to BLOCK major US weapons takeover Meghan MarkleRoyal Meghan travels to New York without Harry as duchess prepares for major move Dolly Parton shares statement as husband of nearly 60 years Carl Dean dies at 82: 'Words can't do...Celebrity Dolly Parton shares statement as husband of nearly 60 years dies at 82: 'Words can't do justice' The UK housing market is still somewhat reeling from the pandemic, with transactions six per cent lower than in 2019. However, "first-time buyer activity continues to recover, with mortgage completions in 2024 just five per cent below 2019 levels". ADVERTISEMENT Industry experts weighed in on what the latest House Price Index means for the UK market. Director of Benham and Reeves, Marc von Grundherr, commented:"A consistently positive performance has been the theme for the UK property market over much of the last year and this theme has so far continued in 2025.

Director of Benham and Reeves, Marc von Grundherr, commented: “A consistently positive performance has been the theme for the UK property market over much of the last year and this theme has so far continued in 2025.

The level of rental revenues lost by landlords due to void periods has increased by 19% across England over the past year, research suggests. Agency brand Benham and Reeves analysed the length of void periods across the rental market in England, the lost rental income as a result of these void periods, and how this has changed over the last year.

Research from the estate agency Benham and Reeves found that, in 24 areas of the UK, prices over the past five years have gone up by more than the £75,000 cost of having one child — and by as much as £120,645 in some areas. For those who invest in property wisely, and then downsize in a timely manner, the gain from these homes could pay back the cost of a child.