The London Property Market
by Dexters' Group MD, Andy Shepherd

Sales

As 2012 gets underway there is much speculation and chat everywhere from the school gates to national newspapers, about what this most momentous of years is going to reveal for the London property market.

London has always been a good safe investment for property, and this year never more so. With the eyes of the world on the capital, investment is pouring in with keen buyers from around the globe spending money on properties all over London. Many realise that this is a great place to watch their investment grow, expecting to hold their property for a number of years.

Then of course there is the feel-good factor associated with both the Olympics and the Jubilee, which has already – and will continue to - boost both the sales and rentals market.

A pent up supply of first-time buyers have come back to the market, boosted by a flurry of financial products suited to their buying needs. It’s a stable, consistent sales picture right now with prices holding their own – in some cases back to 2007 levels - and plenty of buyer interest.

The availability of finance is improving too, including some good first-time buyer deals, and indeed there’s a good choice of products around for the majority of buyers. So with all the signs in the sales market being so positive, there’s no better time to sell.

Sellers and landlords will always ask – why choose one particular agent over another? While there are many competent high street agents out there, only a handful consistently deliver on their promises and get great results for their clients. Dexters is one of this small elite of agents.

What sellers demand is the best agent in the area to represent them – one with plenty of resources to do the job and provide the right advice about price, marketing and timing. Dexters has been doing this for 19 years now, and over 70% of its business comes from the recommendations of clients to friends, family and colleagues.  That’s proof enough that Dexters is an agent trusted by thousands of homeowners across London every year.

Lettings

Buy-to-let is becoming popular again with plenty of overseas landlords ploughing their cash into properties of all types – from bijou studio flats to riverside mansions – all justifiably confident they will get a good return on their investment.

Landlords are turning to reliable, regulated agents like Dexters to find them first class tenants. Top agents earn their fees by maximising landlord's returns whilst also helping improve the value of their investment. Many are keen to secure longer term lets of 24 months or more, and we can generally find them tenants to suit.

So if you’re thinking of selling or letting, it’s worth speaking to one of the capital’s most reliable estate agents. Dexters is regulated by the Ombudsman and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, which means you’ll get good advice and great service.