MENU

Video: Why London is Always in Demand

17:26 27 January in UK Real Estate

FULL SCRIPT OF THE VIDEO

– This is London

– London is the largest metropolis in Europe and a global powerhouse

– London has the largest economy of any city in Europe and generates around 22% of UK GDP

– Central London has one of the world’s largest commercial real estate markets, with more than 444m  ft2/ 41m m2 of office and retail property

– London is one of the most popular cities in the world bolstering further international retailer demand

– The British capital is a vibrant cosmopolitan 24/7 city where there is always something to do.

– London is the popular choice and one of the most expensive places on the planet by capital values in the commercial and residential sectors

– London is one of the leading hospitality, leisure, retail, prime residential and financial global cities

– London has always been a magnet for the world’s talents

– London has healthy pre-let, rental growth, development and investment capabilities

– London has been constantly transforming its infrastructural shape

– London has cultural, educational and quality employment offerings

– London is a safe haven with positive legislation changes

– London is the place to be and definitely the start for many in terms of property investment and development

– Real estate is now firmly considered as a strategic game changer

– London is the ultimate marketplace for global investors by the volume of cross-border deals

– Nearly GBP 17 billion / Euro 20 billion / USD 22 billion of property investment were from overseas capital totalling over GBP 25 billion / Euro 29 billion / USD 33 billion spent annually in London

– Over 14 million inhabitants are in London

– More than 300 languages are spoken in London

– More than 3.4 million households are in London

– About 438 millionaires and 72 billionaires live in London

– Over GBP 500,000 / Euro 570,000 / USD 650,000 is the average property price in London

– Around £700 / €800 / $900 per ft2  or around £7,500 / €8,600 / $9,700 per m2 is the average property price in London

– USD 1 million can buy 25 square metres of luxury residence in London

– Up to 9 -10% is the average house price growth annually in London

– There are over 100 million property transactions annually in London

– Nearly £1.7 trillion / €2 trillion / $2.2 trillion is the value of housing stock in London

– Around 5% is the property yield in London

– Around 50% of owner occupiers share is in London

– Around 30% of private renters share is in London

– The average rental value in London is higher than in the UK

– Over 2,000 GBP / 2,300 Euro / 2,600 USD per calendar month is the average rent in London

– Up to 5% of annual growth in rent in London

– Developers’ sales and volumes remain fairly robust and consistent

– Over 20,000 new private homes on average are built annually in London

– Over 35,000 new homes per annum are in demand and are expected to be built annually by 2041 in London

– The technology, media and telecoms sector drives demand for London commercial properties

– Around 2 million square feet / 185,000 square metres of office space with about 2,000 deals are taken up annually in Central London

– Over 200,000 square feet / 18,500 square metres are commercially pre-let annually in Central London versus new and refurbished builds

– Over 180 million square feet / 17 million square metres annually are in total business occupation in London

– London has one of the lowest vacancy rates in the world.

– Around GBP 14 billion / Euro 16 billion / USD 18 billion is spent annually in Central London office investment

– Up to 25% of the total return of investment in development projects can be expected in London

– Up to 15% of the total return of investment in income-producing properties depending on asset classes can be expected in London

– The London population is also fairly wealthy with wages 32% higher than the national average. London has expanded to become one of the most significant financial and cultural capitals of the world.

– Despite Brexit London has remained a relatively safe and attractive market. There is always a strong demand for all kinds of property in London.

– This is London. Properties JOINTLY Group is also in London and is doing deals with partners world-wide. Sign Up here to learn about doing business together via global joint venture partnerships !


Disclaimer

This presentation has been prepared by Properties Jointly Limited for educational purposes only. By no means is any statement, disclosure, disclaimer, another information or material contained herein a financial promotion nor an invitation, offer, recommendation or solicitation nor an inducement to buy or sell any securities or interests in Properties Jointly Limited’s respective products. It should not be relied upon to make any investment decisions and does not have a purpose or intent to persuade or incite anyone to engage in investment activity under Section 21 of the UK FSMA 2000 or another applicable law regulation. Reliance on this information for the purpose of becoming involved in any investment activity may expose a person to a significant risk of losing all of the property or other assets invested.



×