this London neighbourhood has the ‘feelgood factor’
Once people move to this neighbourhood in London, they don’t want to leave. What kind of people? All kinds, really; People who move over from neighbouring Chelsea of Notting Hill looking for better value and more space. Local families. High-earning young professionals. Notable French expats (there are 2 French schools in the area). More recently,…
The happiest place in England
There is one thing that has a massive impact on your mental health, quality of life and happiness. It can even impact your happiness more than money. Really. People who live in rich countries like Sweden, Norway and Denmark get SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) because they get long, dark winters without this. You guessed it.…
This 2-bed in Kingston will charm you
There’s little question that the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames is one of the most popular places to live south of London. It just ticks so many boxes: It’s quiet & safe It’s close to London (easy commute) It’s green and spacious Prices are cheaper than London We’d like to introduce you to a…
UK property buyers are in panic mode
It’s a tough market right now. The supply of properties in the UK is so limited that buyers are going into ‘panic mode’. According to a consultancy TwentyCi, there were 350,980 properties for sale in the UK at the beginning of 2022, 36% fewer than at the beginning of 2020. That is quite a dramatic difference. While supply…
Prime central London is having a comeback moment
Throughout the pandemic period, London properties have not lagged behind properties in regional cities. Within London, prime central has been notably slow. Why? Traditionally speaking, the prime central London market has a higher exposure to cash-rich international investors. The premium pricing also means that the pool of local demand is not as robust as the…
Three promising industries for Hongkongers in the UK
After quitting their jobs and moving to the UK, many Hongkongers are asking “Now what do I do?” The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reports the unemployment rate in the UK as 4.3% in 2021, indicating that the labour market as a whole is doing ‘pretty good’, all things considered. So how will the newly arriving Hongkongers…
Gazing into the property crystal ball
It feels like 2021 passed by fast, doesn’t it? And yet so much has happened. Well, we did start the year off with the US capitol being attacked by Trump supporters, so we knew that we were in for a wild year from the start. Although not as dramatic as an attack on the capitol,…
The United ‘Animal’ Kingdom
It’s no surprise that pet ownership exploded in the UK during the pandemic. After all, having an animal around can be good for your mental health, and provides relief from staring at four walls and a screen all day. In the UK, 17 million households collectively own over 12 million dogs and 12 million cats. To put…
Calling Bob the Builder: UK Housing Shortage
When you read through the UK property news, there is a common theme that you cannot escape. Whether it’s buried in the background of the story or staring at you from the headlines, the fact remains: There are not enough houses in the UK, and nobody really knows what to do about it. Across the…
How far does HKD 2,000,000 go in the UK?
It’s no secret that properties in Hong Kong are expensive. In January 2021, a car park at Mount Nicholson project broke records by selling at HKD 11.9 million (sheeesh!). Let’s get down closer to Earth. Today, we’ll take a look at 6 property purchases you can make in the UK at the average price of a car…