Property price cuts and the fall in the value of the pound are slowly bringing the prime London property market back to life, according to statistics revealed by data firm LonRes. 

How do you tell that a particular London area is ‘on the up’? According to a recent article in The London Magazine, it’s all about the shopping bags.

What image does the word ‘Paddington’ conjure up for you? A Peruvian bear who loves marmalade? At Lurot Brand, we associate the name ‘Paddington’ with some of the capital’s most attractive mews streets. 

Experts believe that the sluggish London property market is set to speed up after the Bank of England (BoE) reported that mortgage approvals increased by six per cent between September and October this year.

Property experts claim that prime residential property prices in London have increased by 138% over the past 10 years.

James Robinson of London mews specialists Lurot Brand remembers when Donald J Trump was looking to ‘dabble’ in the London property market and suggests that Trump’s election victory could increase US buyers’ interest in London property.

So, you’ve begun your London property search and you are wondering what type of home will suit you best?

Among those with a keen interest in London’s mews houses are creatives and it’s easy to see why

With the Back to School (and Uni) season upon us again, you may be relishing the peace and quiet, while, at the same time, re-evaluating your need for a large family home

Mews homes in London, often referred to as hidden gems, are tucked away in virtually traffic-free cul-de-sacs and picturesque lanes. They are normally freehold houses for flat money located in the best part of London. For these reasons Lurot Brand has been specialising in the sale and letting of these wonderful properties through ‘bear’ and […]

If your children have flown the nest for uni, a sunny gap year or to move in with friends, you may be wondering if you really need a large family home. There are many advantages to downsizing. If you love saving money, energy, resources and enjoy saving time on maintenance – these are just a […]

If you own a mews house, you’ll already know what makes it special. Venture through an archway here or down a cobbled lane there and you will find, amidst the rush of the Capital, the peaceful prettiness that is the iconic London mews.

“Enclosed within quiet courtyards along cobbled streets, mews homes offer a laidback, offbeat lifestyle particularly appealing to creatives. The more unique the better. Read on for a glimpse of why creatives are fascinated by mews.”

Tucked away behind old brick archways and narrow ivy-draped entrances, London’s mews streets are sought-after by celebrities, A-listers and creatives, charmed at the notion of living in a mews property, hidden from the public eye yet, in the heart of the city

Did you know some of London’s historic mews lanes command higher sale and rental prices than their better known neighbouring roads

If you’re worrying about the price your period mews property will fetch, pick up the phone and confide in us

The Savils 5 year forecast for the UK residential market would indicate that prime real estate in London is a good future investment as far as property price increases are concerned. Whilst the London property bubble has created a significant gap in house prices growth in the capital is set to increase exponentially.

The residential market survey (RICS 2014)  indicates that the imbalance between supply and demand is the main catalyst for growth, by creating a greater upward pressure on the price of residential property. In particular the strongest gains in residential properties were in London and the South East. This is perhaps also attributed to low supply, […]

With Christmas only just around the corner (how fast has it come this year?!) and the longest day not too far off either we really are falling into winters cold grasp. It’s during these dreary days that your house may sometimes not look at its best, which can be frustrating and even financially damaging when […]

K.I.S.S. – Keep It Simple Sweetheart Sales and Lettings are often considered to be very different but the key similarity is how do we help our Clients to maximise the returns on their properties. The key is to consider the market you are aiming to attract, our advice is easy to remember: KISS – Keep […]

The single most important thing you need to decide when selling or letting your property is which estate agent to instruct? The choice is wide and varied and despite popular pre-conceptions, fuelled mostly by the wider media, not all agents are the same. Unfortunately estate agents regularly feature in polls of the ‘top 10 most hated […]