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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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?
The 2024 SE16 Property Market
An analysis of last year’s property market and what will happen in 2025? As an experienced estate and letting agent based in SE16, I like to monitor the UK and SE16 property market trends. Therefore, I will start by analysing the 2024 property market (both nationally and locally) and then give my predictions for 2025.… Continue reading The 2024 SE16 Property Market
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
SE16 Buy-to-Let is Dead
Long Live the SE16 Buy-to-Let Landlord Future legislation and the recent Budget have stirred considerable anxiety among landlords. The Chancellor’s decision to increase the additional Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) from 3% to 5% for landlords purchasing additional properties initially suggested a grim outlook for the buy-to-let sector. This move, coupled with the introduction of… Continue reading SE16 Buy-to-Let is Dead
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
21.85% of SE16 households are 3-bedroom homes. Is that enough?
As an estate agent with a keen eye on local SE16 property trends, it becomes imperative to delve into the nuanced landscape of property types, mainly through the lens of bedroom distribution across various tenures. This analysis enriches the knowledge base of SE16 homeowners and landlords and positions them advantageously in making informed decisions. At… Continue reading 21.85% of SE16 households are 3-bedroom homes. Is that enough?
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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