Autumn property trends – London
Sara Ransom of Stacks Property Search gives her insight into the Autumn property trends for London
The burbs
Sara Ransom of Stacks Property Search says, “The word ‘suburban’ used to be a bit Margo Leadbetter from The Good Life, but London’s suburbs are now red hot.
“Londoners who have spent the last two years in prime residential areas such as Fulham, Maida Vale and Islington are seeking space to stretch their legs, but they’re not quite ready to cross the M25. They’re looking to swap vertical space for lateral space; small patio gardens for large outside space with room for all the al fresco bells and whistles that have become de rigeur.
“This is the market where the most competitive bidding is currently residing. A family house in Putney recently had eight committed bidders; it went to best and final offers and achieved 10% over asking.
“Buyers looking for three or four bedroom houses in areas such as Putney, Dulwich, Wimbledon and Greenwich should sharpen their elbows.”
Tubes
Sara Ransom says, “There was a time when everybody wanted to be within a ten minute walk of the tube. But GenZ have different priorities. A good walk or cycle to start and end the day is seen as a benefit. The premium for properties close to the Tube has become very diluted; much more important is a bit more internal space which has become a huge advantage in the days of working from home, or a tiny patch of outside space – enough to sit and enjoy the fresh air and balance a glass of wine or cup of coffee.”
Bargains
Sara Ransom says, “Prices are depressed in prime central London. The extended absence of overseas buyers has depressed prices to the tune of around 10% in areas such as Notting Hill, Kensington, Knightsbridge and Holland Park. Bargain hunters should jump about, the window’s closing as overseas buyers return.”
Pizza ovens
Sara Ransom says, “It’s hard to spot the difference between inside and out. As much, if not more, attention is being paid to exteriors than interiors. Fittings, furnishings, lighting, cooking, dining, relaxing paraphernalia are top of everybody’s Christmas present lists. Barbecues are a bit last decade; Cadais or fire pits are a minimum requirement and pizza ovens are no longer niche.
New hotspots
Sara Ransom points too Dulwich and West Norwood in the south east – replacing Balham and Streatham. Wimbledon and Cobham replacing Fulham and Putney. Crouch End and Stoke Newington replacing Highbury and Islington.
Walthamstow replacing Stoke Newington, Dalston and Hackney, all of which have become very expensive.
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