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As autumn approaches, the UK property market is starting to look a little different. More people are searching for homes, but prices are no longer rising as quickly, while the number of properties available has reached its highest level in 12 years. For Singapore-based buyers and investors considering London property, this creates a market worth …

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With Singapore experiencing warm and relatively consistent weather throughout the year, the demands of a UK winter can be easy to underestimate. Temperatures can fall below 0°C, bringing frost, heavy rain and prolonged periods of cold, damp weather. Whether you own a rental investment, second home or currently vacant property, addressing minor issues at the …

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House price growth across the UK slowed during July. London’s market continued to show resilience. Buyers entered the surprisingly scorching summer with a wider choice than they had a year ago. Sellers had to face a competitive market that rewarded sensible pricing over ambition. Against this backdrop, the capital remained the country’s highest-value housing market …

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If you have looked at London new-build property in the last few years, chances are you have come across a Berkeley Group development. This developer is behind some of the city’s most talked-about regeneration projects, including White City Living, Oval Village, Royal Arsenal Riverside, Woodberry Down. The group has built homes in well-connected neighbourhoods across …

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If you are considering buying London property from overseas, the developer is one of the crucial factors worth considering. Barratt London, part of Barratt Redrow plc, has spent over 40 years building and maintaining a strong portfolio across the capital. On 1-2 August, Benham and Reeves and Barratt London will be presenting two exciting regeneration …

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Many Singaporean investors hold UK property as a long-term investment, yet coordinating furnishing, suppliers and tenant preparation from thousands of miles away can feel like a great deal to manage alone. The truth is that furnishing a UK rental property from overseas can be a straightforward process when the right team is coordinating it locally. …

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Berkeley Group’s TwelveTrees Park is a 26-acre, 22-year masterplan in West Ham, East London. Phase 1 is underway. The Redwood, the second building in Phase 1, is now at or near completion, with remaining units set to complete by Q4 2026 – Q2 2027. For investors considering a suitable entry period, now is the ideal …

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For Singapore landlords and investors with property in London, summer is one of the most active letting periods of the year. Tenants actively search, leases turn over, and first impressions matter more than ever, which means a small refresh of a UK rental property can make a difference to how quickly your property lets and …

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You bought a property in London and began to build your property investment portfolio. The capital city’s long-term fundamentals are sound, the currency diversification makes sense and the rental yields, particularly in the zones you were advised to target, have held up well. But owning a London rental home and managing one from Singapore are …

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You make a significant capital outlay for a new London home. You wait, sometimes for years, through construction delays and revised completion dates. Then handover day finally arrives and within the first hour, you’re looking at a door that won’t shut flush, a bathroom tile with a hairline crack running through the grout and paintwork …

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Over the last decade, Bermondsey has shown tremendous growth. This corner of SE1 offers something convenient that not many areas offer: Zone 1 and 2 access, a walkable high street with character, world-class dining options within a few minutes on foot and conveniently located near universities that rank among the best in the world. Rental …

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Most property investors associate furnishings with big and visible items: a comfortable sofa, a sturdy bed frame, a deep storage wardrobe, dining sets, etc. But window dressings are often left off the checklist and treated as an aesthetic finishing touch rather than an essential part of the overall furnishing plan. For Singapore-based landlords and investors …

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