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That is the latest report from Rightmove. It definitely remains a buyers market in London and that means there are good opportunities. Hamptons are among the agents that are seeing landlords with cash in particular getting relative bargains.

We are helping some new landlords find their feet which is refreshing. More people in the 30's are approaching us to help them through the structuring (SPV or personal), financing and running it for them in a compliant way. Many of them are full time employed and see property as a long term investment alongside their pensions and ISAs. And now prices are at a level where the numbers are making complete sense. Maybe this is the answer to where new supply is coming from?

Just are reminder that Wandsworth Council's new scheme went live on 1 April 2026 so if you have not applied for a licence you are at risk of a fine and Rent Repayment Order. The council is still running the early bird discount at the moment. One of the misunderstandings is that licensing only applies to HMOs.

The selective licensing scheme extends licensing to all private rented accommodation occupied by a single household or two unrelated sharers in three council wards.

The three council wards covered by the new selective licensing designation are:

East Putney
Northcote
West Putney

Remember, that the potential cost can escalate very fast (see article below) so if you are in these wards don't spend time thinking about this. You need a licence and it might cost you thousands if you wait.

https://landlordlab.co.uk/insights/wandsworth-selective-licence-cost-of-delay

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The average price tag on homes in London has fallen by 3.1% in the last year

Wandsworth Selective Licence - early bird discount