Nick Leeming, our Chairman, looks to the future, sharing his predictions for the London property market in 2017. This unique two-bedroom property on Sussex Street is on the market for 1,225,000 - get in touch with our Pimlico branch if interested to find out more.
With Christmas and the New Year nearly upon us it feels appropriate to offer up some 2017 predictions for the London property market. In relation to the rest of
the UK, it is clear that London has been more acutely affected by both the strain of stamp duty and the global political/economic uncertainty ignited by Trumps presidency, Brexit and the Eurozone political turmoil. Greater London will still experience house price growth in 2017, but it is expected to be way below the significant levels seen in the last eight years (growth halving from 10% in 2016 to around 5% in 2017). While stamp duty land tax increases will continue to
slow the top end of the London market, some savvy investors will see 2017 as a good time to invest, with the pounds depreciation in value making London
property ripe for the picking.
Located in the heart of Holland Park, this beautiful four bedroom maisonette is available to rent for 2,250 per week. Contact our Holland Park branch on 02077275222 for more information.
his year there has been a marked difference between prime central markets, which have seen considerably less price growth than average, compared to prime
outer London areas such as Weybridge and Richmond. This trend is set to continue next year. I expect rental prices to increase by around 3% next year; there will be uncertainty amongst financial services tenants driven by concern over job security, but a rise in tenants from high growth sectors such as tech, media and
telecommunications. Prime central London rental prices, such as in Mayfair, Holland Park and Chelsea, have not appreciated with a significant number of homes on the market, however areas such as Kings Cross, Pimlico and Richmond have increased in price due to higher demand in those areas and this is set to continue into 2017. Tenants will see more choice of homes in a variety of locations next year than in previous years and prospective tenants will also be much shrewder when it comes to pricing.
