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Market Guides

London’s property market is one of the busiest and most complex in the world, and Black Brick is expertly placed to help you navigate it. Read our market guides to better understand London’s dynamic property sector.

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How to Protect a Vacant Property

Without taking steps to protect your property during periods of vacancy you could be susceptible to burglary and malicious damage, as well as natural damage due to damp or leaks. In this guide we give tips on how to protect your vacant property from such instances.

ATED Tax Guide

Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) is a complex area of taxation which can be often overlooked or misunderstood. In this guide we answer the most commonly asked questions on ATED.

Leasehold property explained

The choice between leasehold and freehold property may seem like a no-brainer, but sometimes leasehold is the only option. Here’s what you need to know.

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Capital Gains Tax (CGT)

Capital Gains Tax is a significant concern for anyone who invests in property as an asset, rather than as a primary residence. Read our guide to learn more.

Understanding the London Property Market

The London Property Market is complex and attracts some of the highest valuations in the UK across rental, owner-occupied and commercial property alike.

Inheritance Tax (IHT)

IHT liabilities can be substantial, and it is important to plan estates carefully. Read our guide to Inheritance Tax to learn more.

Buyers’ Guides

Buying a property is likely one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make in your life – and it can also be the most frustrating and time-consuming. Master the buying process with top tips, insights and advice from our property specialists.

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How London’s Luxury Property Market Compares to New York & Dubai

The elegant jewel of the old world, the beating heart of the new, and the young pretender; there are compelling reasons to invest in property in London, New York, and Dubai. If buying in all three is not an option then your choice of prime real estate investment will require thorough consideration of many factors […]

London vs. Monaco: Which is the Better Prime Real Estate Market?

Two global prime real estate hubs They are two of the most prestigious swathes of real estate in the world, and each offers high-net-worth real estate buyers unique lifestyle and investment opportunities. London is seen by many as the capital of Europe, and one which offers an enviable combination of political stability, relative safety, outstanding […]

Relocating from U.S. to London in 2025: Everything you need to know

In a city which attracts buyers from around the world, the fact that one in 22 homes in London are currently being snapped up by Americans is highly significant. And, according to the latest research from Knight Frank, the number of stateside buyers has increased threefold in the past decade. Americans love London for its […]

New Build Homes in London – Luxury London Developments

For some buyers looking for a new property, only a box-fresh brand-new home will do.

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Life at the Top – Your Guide to Luxury Penthouses in London

They are, in property terms, the ultimate status symbol: rare, beautiful, and very, very expensive.

The 2024 Guide to Buying Prime Property in London

After years of turbulence and market jitters thanks to Brexit and the pandemic followed by soaring global inflation, played out against a backdrop of political instability, Prime Central London (PCL) is showing signs of a return to health. Prices in PCL – usually defined as the neighbourhoods encircling Hyde Park plus a handful of affluent […]

Investors’ Guides

London’s property market can be an attractive, reliable and highly profitable investment, but it’s also intimidating to even the most seasoned investors. Read our Investors’ Guides for expert insight into when, where and in what to invest.

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The Rise of Middle Eastern Investment in Prime London Property

Why Middle Eastern Investors Are Targeting Prime London Real Estate Each spring and summer, buyers from the Middle East descend on London, eager to find themselves a bolthole in the British capital. This annual migration began in the 1970s when the first oil-rich buyers from gulf states began to explore real estate investment in London, […]

A Guide to Buying Property in London as an International Buyer

London’s prime property market continues to attract high-net-worth buyers from across the globe. With its stable economy, global reputation and strong track record of long-term growth, London remains a top destination for international buyers from the US, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and beyond. In the last five years alone, property investment volumes in London […]

Relocating from U.S. to London in 2025: Everything you need to know

In a city which attracts buyers from around the world, the fact that one in 22 homes in London are currently being snapped up by Americans is highly significant. And, according to the latest research from Knight Frank, the number of stateside buyers has increased threefold in the past decade. Americans love London for its […]

Your Guide to UK Property Compliance in 2024

UK property compliance rules cover everything from residential to commercial property, new-builds to refurbished and extended properties, and include owner-occupied and landlord-tenant residences. In this Property Management and Compliance Guide, we’ll take a look at some of the key issues affecting UK property compliance in 2024, so that you can avoid incurring penalties when buying, […]

London Property Hotspots for International Buyers and Investors

Foreign ownership of London property drives demand for homes in prime London property hotspots, keeping the city’s housing market in healthy condition and delivering capital gains for London overseas property investors. When buying London property as an overseas investor, your first stop is likely researching which areas offer most value, and to be aware of […]

Maximising your Property Investment in London

Property investment in London can be a lucrative way to generate additional income, by purchasing buy-to-let properties in prime locations, as well as in desirable up-and-coming boroughs across the city. Property investment agents like Black Brick offer a suite of property investment services to help you maximise your yields and capital gains. Here are some […]

Area Guides

Choosing the right location is just as important as finding the right property. Our in-depth property area guides walk you through everything from schools and amenities to transport, with expert advice on everything you need to weigh up the perfect move.

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How London’s Luxury Property Market Compares to New York & Dubai

The elegant jewel of the old world, the beating heart of the new, and the young pretender; there are compelling reasons to invest in property in London, New York, and Dubai. If buying in all three is not an option then your choice of prime real estate investment will require thorough consideration of many factors […]

London vs. Monaco: Which is the Better Prime Real Estate Market?

Two global prime real estate hubs They are two of the most prestigious swathes of real estate in the world, and each offers high-net-worth real estate buyers unique lifestyle and investment opportunities. London is seen by many as the capital of Europe, and one which offers an enviable combination of political stability, relative safety, outstanding […]

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Prime London Living: Notting Hill is Prime Central London’s Party Capital

From grimy industrial backwater to cosmopolitan melting pot, Notting Hill is an area with a talent for reinvention. Home buyers love this neighbourhood for its grand crescents, the pretty garden squares made world-famous by the eponymous 1999 rom com starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant, and its adorable streets of pastel-painted cottages. Notting Hill is […]

Relocating from U.S. to London in 2025: Everything you need to know

In a city which attracts buyers from around the world, the fact that one in 22 homes in London are currently being snapped up by Americans is highly significant. And, according to the latest research from Knight Frank, the number of stateside buyers has increased threefold in the past decade. Americans love London for its […]

Prime London Living: Village Living in Marvellous Marylebone

Not so long ago, Marylebone was considered a second rate slice of central London, with a lacklustre high street and not much going for it beyond its location within walking distance of Mayfair and Soho.

Prime London Living: Belgravia’s Quintessential London Townhouses and Buzzy Vibe

It’s fine garden squares and white stucco homes mean Belgravia has long been one of central London’s most elegantly beautiful places to live.