5 Year Overview & 2025 Landlord Outlook Over the past five years, SE16’s private rental market has experienced a significant growth in rents. The average monthly rent has increased from £1,676 in 2020 to £2,197 in 2025, representing a 31% rise. These local trends are interesting when compared with the national picture, where the average… Continue reading SE16 Rental Property Market:
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25% More SE16 Homes For Sale Than 3 Years Ago
At first glance, that number stands out. More homes. More choice. But that’s only half the story. Although the number of properties for sale locally has increased since 2022, the number of homes selling has decreased. Nationally, regionally and locally in SE16, activity is up, prices are fluid, and buyer behaviour is evolving. This isn’t… Continue reading 25% More SE16 Homes For Sale Than 3 Years Ago
SE16 Rents Soar From £1,745 to £2,161 a Month Since 2016
The private rental sector in SE16 has seen a 23.8% increase in average rents since 2016, according to data compiled by TwentyEA and Denton House Research. That headline statistic is bound to catch a lot of attention. For tenants, it may raise concerns. For SE16 landlords, it is a sense of validation after years of… Continue reading SE16 Rents Soar From £1,745 to £2,161 a Month Since 2016
1 in 8.9 SE16 Homeowners Cut Their Asking Price Since 1st Jan 2025
As SE16’s property market shifts and grows, sellers who’ve been on the market a while often face a tricky question: when to tweak the asking price—and by how much—to spark new interest. With the number of homes for sale in SE16 jumping from 492 in March 2022 to 655 by March 2025, the playing field… Continue reading 1 in 8.9 SE16 Homeowners Cut Their Asking Price Since 1st Jan 2025
The £4.52m SE16 Bank of Mum and Dad in 2025: A Blessing or a Barrier?
In today’s SE16 property market, the Bank of Mum and Dad remains a powerful force — and it’s only grown more influential. For many first-time buyers in SE16, parental help is not just a boost, it’s often the key to the front door. But is this a sign of generosity? Or a symptom of something… Continue reading The £4.52m SE16 Bank of Mum and Dad in 2025: A Blessing or a Barrier?
The End of Leasehold?
The End of Leasehold? What the Government’s New Reforms Mean for the 11,560 SE16 Leaseholders The Government has taken a significant step towards abolishing leasehold properties in England and Wales, introducing a white paper that proposes making commonhold the default tenure for flats and apartments. The reforms, which aim to phase out leasehold for the… Continue reading The End of Leasehold?
Why SE16’s Shrinking Households Could
Shape the Future of its Property Market Smaller household sizes are one of the reasons the SE16 (and the UK) property market and house prices will continue to hold up well in the medium to long term. British households for the last 100 years have been getting smaller, and this trend will drive demand for… Continue reading Why SE16’s Shrinking Households Could
4,725 SE16 Homeowners Fallen Foul of Estate Agents ‘Overvaluing’ in Last 5 Years
If you’ve ever considered selling your SE16 home, you may have felt the temptation to list it at a higher price, hoping for a bigger payday. After all, who wouldn’t want to maximise the return on their largest tax-free investment? However, this approach has a downside that many SE16 homeowners – and even some estate… Continue reading 4,725 SE16 Homeowners Fallen Foul of Estate Agents ‘Overvaluing’ in Last 5 Years
SE16 Property Market Evolution: 1979 to Present
Roll the clock back to 1979, a year marked by a seismic shift in the UK government with Margaret Thatcher coming to power. This was a momentous time for the country, symbolising a new direction. Fast forward to 2024, and we could be about to experience another significant change with Sir Keir Starmer leading the… Continue reading SE16 Property Market Evolution: 1979 to Present
The Future of the SE16
Buy-to-Let Market in 2024 The UK’s property market is facing a significant challenge as the availability of homes for rent has plummeted to its lowest level in five years, exacerbating the difficulties tenants face in finding affordable accommodation. This alarming trend was highlighted in a recent analysis, which revealed that in 2023, only 261,542 private… Continue reading The Future of the SE16
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