Property market updates

For ages, the “London Dream” for Malaysian investors and families was all about the glass-and-steel skyscrapers of Nine Elms or the sleek apartments of Canary Wharf. High-rise living felt familiar or replicated the same, with residing in homes in Mont Kiara or KLCC. However, as we move through 2026, you can see a significant change! …

Continue reading “The rise of the London Townhouse – Why Malaysian families are switching from apartments to houses in 2026”

For decades, Malaysian investors have witnessed London real estate as a “must-have” for their global wealth. Usually, the goal was simple and clear: wait for the property value to increase over time and keep a place for their families to stay while studying in the UK. However, current market trends are changing that approach. Instead …

Continue reading “UK property update 2026: Why London’s rental shortage is your biggest opportunity”

The latest Benham and Reeves analysis indicates that although renting in London remains costly, the pressure on tenants is beginning to ease as income levels rise across most of the capital. Our latest studies compare average monthly earnings with average monthly rents to better understand the share of income tenants allocate to housing. Across London, …

Continue reading “London rental affordability improves as income grows”

After a relatively slower second half of 2025, confidence in the UK housing market is improving. Earlier uncertainty came from rumours about new property taxes and changes to Stamp Duty thresholds. Buyers took advantage of this time and negotiated well as they waited for clarity. Now that these concerns have been addressed, interest rates are …

Continue reading “Dec’25 property market update – Stability returns to the UK market”