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?
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SE16 House Sales Up 102.6% as Interest Rates Fall
Last week, the Bank of England’s interest rate dropped to 4.5%, marking its third cut in under a year. This decision follows a previous reduction in November 2024, with the rate remaining unchanged in December. While most of the Bank’s policymakers supported the move to 4.5%, a minority favoured a more aggressive cut to 4.25%,… Continue reading SE16 House Sales Up 102.6% as Interest Rates Fall
How Long Does a Property Spend on the Market in SE16?
When browsing property portals (Rightmove, Zoopla or On The Market), many people wonder why some SE16 homes linger on the market far longer than others. It’s easy to assume there’s something wrong – an issue with the property, an inflated asking price, or a lack of interest – but that’s not always the case. Sometimes,… Continue reading How Long Does a Property Spend on the Market in SE16?
Are We Building Too Many Homes in SE16?
The issue of new housebuilding in the UK stirs strong emotions. Many believe their local areas are turning into construction zones, with too many homes being built, disrupting the character of towns and villages. But is this perception grounded in reality? The Labour government, which came into power in the summer of 2024, has set… Continue reading Are We Building Too Many Homes in SE16?
How much would it cost to buy all the homes in SE16?
This interesting question was posed by one of my SE16 landlord’s teenage daughters when they dropped into my offices before the Christmas break (doesn’t that seem an age away now?). I didn’t know the answer off the top of my head, yet I promised I would find out. So, over the Christmas holidays, I worked… Continue reading How much would it cost to buy all the homes in SE16?
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
The SE16 Property Market Report: March 2024
As a practiced estate and letting agent based in SE16, I like to monitor the SE16 property market, compare it to the UK property market, and then share it with SE16 homeowners and landlords. For February 2024, the UK property market has seen a continuation of the solid start in the first month of the… Continue reading The SE16 Property Market Report: March 2024
SE16 Tenants Face Further Rent Hikes, as the Number of Available Rental Homes Drops by 66%
The SE16 rental property shortage is currently very evident. In this article, I will investigate why there is such a significant lack of homes available for rent across SE16 and what it means for buy-to-let investors. Anybody who enjoys surfing the property portals (Rightmove, Zoopla and On the Market) will have observed an emerging trend that the… Continue reading SE16 Tenants Face Further Rent Hikes, as the Number of Available Rental Homes Drops by 66%
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