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Many who own a residential property in London may be tempted by the idea of offering their property as short term rental accommodation during the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee or the upcoming Olympic Games, but for potential landlords there are important legal issues..

The news that investors from China and South East Asia are buying over half of new-build homes in central London (revealed in a recent report by Jones Lang LaSalle) is endorsed by Benham and Reeves Residential Lettings, central London’s largest, independent lettings agency.

In recent months the UK government has introduced a raft of measures intervening in the housing market.For buyers at the very top-end of the market, purchasing homes over £2 million, the one-off stamp duty has risen to seven per cent - meaning a £2m home will attract £140,000 stamp duty, for example.

South East Asian investors are pouring into the London property market, taking advantage of the favourable exchange rate, high rental demand and long term capital growth.

Nick Hubbard has been promoted to Manager of Benham and Reeves Residential Lettings’ Knightsbridge office. Nick is ARLA qualified and has worked in the lettings industry for 14 years, joining the lettings firm six years ago as a Senior Lettings Negotiator.

With spring around the corner, tenants looking for a rental home in or around Hampstead NW3 are already making a beeline for properties with outside space, according to Benham and Reeves Residential Lettings, London’s largest independent lettings agency with a head office and branch in Heath Street, Hampstead.

With increasing numbers of investors buying London rental properties, it is more important than ever for landlords to know their legal responsibilities regarding gas and electrical safety.

Exceptionally strong demand continues to dominate the London rental market, with up to 15 applicants for rental properties in parts of the capital such as Canary Wharf, according to Marc von Grundherr of Benham and Reeves Residential Lettings, London’s largest, independent lettings agency.

London property experts Anita Mehra and Marc von Grundherr of Benham and Reeves Residential Lettings, London’s largest, independent property leasing agency, are visiting Kuala Lumpur on February 14th & 15th and Singapore on the 16th & 17th of February to host a series of free talks on the London property market and how it is safe haven for rental investors.

If you’re thinking about buying an apartment in one of the new developments springing up throughout London, you may find the developer offers you a rental guarantee that seems too good to miss. It might seem like a great deal, offering a fixed return on the property for a set period, but these guarantees are usually funded by increasing

A major worry for landlords is finding yourself with a tenant who cannot pay the rent - in the current economic climate, this is all too real a prospect. Evicting a tenant and regaining possession of a property can take up to a year and involve significant legal costs.

In these tough economic times, everyone strives even harder to save money where they can, so it may seem like a godsend when a letting agent offers a discount or things for free. But accepting a cut price deal while failing to check out your letting agent’s credentials can prove a

The shortage of rental properties in Knightsbridge and Kensington is showing no signs of abating, according to Benham and Reeves Residential Lettings, London’s largest, independent lettings specialist. After a busy

London is continuing to attract large numbers of overseas property buyers, with investors seeking refuge in the London property market thanks to its reputation for political stability, capital growth and strong rental demand. That’s the

Accidental landlords are a phenomenon of the current economic situation. With many homeowners unable to sell their property, at least at a price they are happy with, some are renting their property while they wait for the housing market to

Strong demand for rental properties is extending well into the autumn months, together with a continuing lack of availability of good quality, good value rental homes. According to Benham and

Choosing the right London letting agent is critical for property investors, particularly those based overseas. There are parts of central London where over 50% of buyers are from abroad

When it comes to choosing a home, we all know that location is paramount. Some areas have enduring appeal and Hampstead is a perennial favourite amongst both investors and tenants

With over 285,000 international students currently studying in London, leading London lettings agent, Benham and Reeves Residential Lettings, is advising landlords to consider tapping into this fast-growing market.

Exclusive new developments are springing up all over London and they’re proving to be a magnet for aspirational tenants, keen to ‘live the dream’ without having to fund a hefty mortgage. Leading London letting agency...

With overseas investors currently snapping up London properties, Anita Mehra and Marc von Grundherr, Directors of one of the largest lettings agents in London

Benham and Reeves Residential Lettings, one of London’s largest, independent lettings agents, is advising landlords to do their homework when deciding on a tenancy agreement.

One of London's leading lettings experts says the Capital's residential lettings market continues to soar, prompting a severe shortage of properties for prospective tenants.

Landlords and tenants now have an invaluable, new source of residential lettings information at their fingertips with the relaunch of website

The number of households renting privately in England has risen by 1.3 million since 2001 - increasing from 2.1 million to 3.4 million in 2009-10, according to the English Housing Survey, published by the Department for Communities and Local Government.

"Knightsbridge continues to be one of London's rental property hotspots, with demand at record levels, according to Benham and Reeves Residential Lettings, one of the area's most popular letting agents."

"Traditional English character and a delightful, secluded location in one of Londons most sought-after residential areas mean that Grove End, a stunning detached residence in Hampstead, won be on the rental market for long"

"For anyone hankering for a touch of the high life, Octavia House at Imperial Wharf, near Chelsea Harbour is proving to be just the ticket. With pop stars, premiership footballers from Chelsea and Fulham Football Clubs and showbiz celebrities living within the vicinity, this exclusive development is a magnet for the rich and famous."

"Government efforts to curb house price rises may ultimately help buyers but in the short-term they highlight the large returns available for private landlords, says one of London's leading lettings agencies"

"As winter temperatures plummet, lettings at Lanterns Court are red hot as rental demand soars for apartments at the new Canary Wharf development. Here at Benham and Reeves Residential Lettings, we’re seeing enquiries flood in from tenants and our Canary Wharf office let our first two apartments there within just 24 hours of receiving instruction. "

"Located in one of Islington’s most desirable quarters, Barnsbury Place in Islington N1, a striking Mount Anvil development, is set to become one of the area’s most sought-after addresses. And Benham and Reeves Residential Lettings is the first letting agent to offer apartments... "

"London landlords at risk of losing tenants because of the upcoming housing benefit caps are being urged to upgrade properties to take advantage of the huge demand from the corporate and professional sectors for private rented accommodation... "

"The clamour for rented flats in Imperial Wharf is so intense that queues of would-be occupiers form when plum apartments become available.Into this cauldron has stepped letting specialist Benham & Reeves, although even its battle-hardened experts are boggled by levels of demand..."

"Demand for Imperial Wharf flats shows no sign of crunch decline..."

"With its stylish, contemporary apartments, great waterside location and proximity to central London, ‘This Space’, the much talked about new Wandsworth development, is creating a stir amongst corporate executives looking for a new home. ..."

"New statistics from one of London’s leading letting agencies show that the capital’s rental market has swung decisively in favour of landlords. Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings, which has 10 offices across the capital, says the market is now driven by a severe shortage of properties to rent..."

"When an elegant Victorian house in Chesterford Gardens, Hampstead, came up for rental recently, no-one was more surprised than Benham and Reeves Residential Lettings, who have let the property on a sole agency basis continuously for over 25 years, when prospective tenants were thin on the ground..."

"New rental laws mean many London tenants will from next month automatically have formal Assured Shorthold Tenancies – this is a move that will push extra responsibilities on to landlords and agents with hefty fines if they do not comply. "

"The lettings market in Canary Wharf is soaring and, with new towers coming on stream at Pan Peninsula and The Landmark, demand from corporate tenants looking for a prestigious address close to their work is fuelling the current boom."

"With unprecedented demand for rental properties in and around Chelsea, Benham and Reeves Residential Lettings, already London’s largest, independent lettings-only agent, has opened a new office in the heart of prestigious riverside development, Imperial Wharf. "

"The lettings market in Canary Wharf is going from strength to strength, with corporate tenants keen to enjoy the great lifestyle that the area has to offer and it’s not hard to see why Canary Wharf is such a popular area with corporate executives. "

"The UK’s emergency budget has turned out to be much less threatening than expected for international and domestic investors in London’s residential market – and may even provide an indirect long-term boost for the private flat and house rentals sector."

"Benham and Beeves Residential Lettings responds to government decision not to license lettings agents"

"The UK’s hung parliament is as confusing and uncertain as anyone could imagine. It is in a state of flux as politicians negotiate so the position may change over the coming days."

"The London residential sales and rental markets have started 2010 strongly across all sectors – although analysts remain cautious about the broader economic outlook."

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"The London lettings market appears to be going from strength to strength, with the capital’s largest lettings-only specialist, Benham and Reeves Residential Lettings, reporting its busiest August for 10 years."

"Most of us know by now that TV services in the UK are going digital by 2012. But if you’re a landlord, do you know who’s responsible for paying the bill? You or your tenant? "

"While it is clearly premature to talk about ‘green shoots of recovery’, there seems to be some agreement that the economy appears to be stabilising."

"Phoenix School 'SHAKEN AND STIRRED' As Benham and Reeves Lettings help raise £17,000 in 'CASINO ROYALE' charity event"

"Benham and Reeves Residential Lettings, one of London’s largest specialist lettings-only agencies, has launched a new website, containing up-to-the minute information for landlords and tenants on a wealth of issues concerning residential lettings. "

"Of course, a landlord has a duty to ensure that a property is in a reasonable condition for a tenant to live in but sometimes a property can become uninhabitable during a tenancy. So who decides if a property is uninhabitable and what do you do about it?"

"Simran Prasad, Lawyer and Director of Property Management at Benham and Reeves Residential Lettings, discusses the steps that landlords need to take when tenants fall in arrears..."

"Spring is definitely in the air in London, not just because of the unseasonly sunny weather, but due to the surprisingly positive property market news recently reported from leading UK institutions such as the Nationwide..."

"Professional standards can be a thorny issue amongst certain ‘rogue operators’ in the lettings industry which is why we at Benham and Reeves Lettings have welcomed the recent publication of the final report of the..."

"Our new Dubai office opened in 2008, and despite, or possibly because of the downturn in the global economy, the company’s expertise is proving to be worth its weight in gold to landlords looking for ways to ride out..."

"If you’re thinking about adding to your investment portfolio and are particularly interested in new build, then Beaufort Park in North London could be a good place to look..."

"Anita Mehra, joint Managing Director of Benham and Reeves Lettings talks about the buy-to-let market and what you should do to ensure that your experience is a positive one..."

"Anita Mehra, Managing Director of Benham and Reeves Residential Lettings, comments on the latest trends in the London property rental market..."