Property investment in London
The UK's capital and largest property market, with a very large renting population and constant demand from domestic and overseas buyers.
Why investors look at London
The UK's capital and largest property market, with a very large renting population and constant demand from domestic and overseas buyers. Its economy draws on financial and professional services, technology, creative industries, tourism and public sector, which together support demand for both homes and commercial space.
London is home to UCL, King's College London, Imperial College London, LSE and Queen Mary University of London, which bring steady demand from students, staff and graduates.
Transport and connections
Elizabeth line, the Underground network, six major airports and direct rail to every part of the UK. Good connections widen the pool of tenants and buyers for property in and around the city.
Property types we follow in London
Fractional ownership lets you back a specific building rather than a whole portfolio. In London these are the opportunities we track most closely:
Before you invest in London
- Stamp Duty Land Tax applies to direct property purchases in England.
- Residential tenancies in England are mainly assured shorthold tenancies, and the rules for landlords are changing under recent renters' reform legislation.
- Check the local council's planning policies, including any licensing schemes for rented homes or houses in multiple occupation.
- Look at flood risk, building condition and energy efficiency for the specific property.
- Work through our due diligence checklist.
Questions about investing in London
Can I invest in London property with a small amount?
Yes, fractional ownership is designed for this. Instead of buying a whole property in London, you buy shares in a company that owns one. There is no property open right now, so join the waitlist to hear when the next opportunity opens.
What types of property can investors buy into in London?
In London we follow build-to-rent and professionally managed blocks, outer-borough residential near new transport links and last-mile logistics serving the capital.
What drives rental demand in London?
The local economy is supported by financial and professional services, technology, creative industries, tourism and public sector. London is home to UCL, King's College London, Imperial College London, LSE and Queen Mary University of London, which bring steady demand from students, staff and graduates.
Which property tax applies when buying in London?
Stamp Duty Land Tax applies to direct property purchases in England.
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Warehouse investment in London
Industrial and logistics property is our main focus. See what drives warehouse demand in London.