Tenure & lease
Ask about the remaining lease, extension options, restrictions and the freeholder or management arrangements.
RESIDENTIAL GUIDE
Apartments for sale in London
Find the right starting point for an apartment search in London. Compare neighbourhoods, lease terms and building costs, then shape a brief around your daily life or investment plans.
Start with your budget and priorities. You do not need a property shortlist yet.
START WITH YOUR PLANS
What should this home make possible?
Start with your purpose and constraints in London. A clear brief makes the next decision more useful.
YOUR PERSONAL BRIEF
Build the brief around your priorities.
Use lease terms, building costs and everyday access to frame the conversation before comparing individual options.
- Household needs, regular journeys and timing
- Capital available and the complete ongoing budget
- Requirements that are essential and areas of flexibility
BEFORE YOU CHOOSE
What to assess before choosing apartments.
A practical framework for apartments in London. Apply it to the specific property with qualified local advisers.
Building liabilities
Review service charges, reserves, major works and building-safety information with the relevant professionals.
Space & routine
Compare usable rooms, natural light, storage and the journey from the building entrance.
Total ownership budget
Include transaction costs, finance, recurring charges and any refurbishment.
YOUR LOCAL SEARCH
Make the London location work for your plans.
In London, compare the actual street, building and transport links. Compare a period conversion with a purpose-built block on the same criteria. Similar internal space can come with very different shared costs and responsibilities.
- Compare actual journeys and the immediate surroundings.
- Check the local authority requirements for the intended use.
Useful official resources
Transport for London · Journey plannerYOUR PURCHASE OPTIONS
Two routes worth comparing.
The right approach to apartments in London depends on your intended use and the responsibilities you are prepared to take on.
Period conversion
Character and an established street setting; inspect the conversion and shared repair arrangements.
- Your assessment
- Compare condition, legal obligations and total costs against the same brief.
- Before committing
- Confirm the documents, practical constraints and contractual terms with the appropriate professionals.
Purpose-built apartment
A more standardised building layout; assess management, facilities and the cost of maintaining them.
- Your assessment
- Understand what you control, what you share and what would change if your plans evolve.
- Before committing
- Allow for investigation, funding and a timetable that reflects the specific transaction.
The market behind your decision.
The residential index describes London at a broad level. It is not a valuation or a return forecast for apartments. Purchase rules must be checked for the transaction.
General information
- Transaction currency
- GBP
- Ownership
- Check the title
- Relocation
- Check immigration separately
Real estate costs
- Residential purchase tax
- Progressive bands
- Non-resident surcharge
- +2 percentage points
- Building costs
- Property-specific
Tax & regulation
- Commercial purchase tax
- Separate rules
- Planning & permitted use
- Local authority checks
- Letting a home
- Ongoing obligations
Investment snapshot
- Average home price
- £569,000
- Average monthly rent
- £2,332
- Annual house-price change
- −3.3%
- Annual rent change
- +3.5%
- Net rental outcome
- Model the full costs
Sources & details
General information
Transaction currency
London · EnglandBudget for currency movements between your home currency and the pound sterling. Confirm the exchange rate and payment date with your provider.
GOV.UK · ConveyancingOwnership
London · EnglandFreehold and leasehold require different checks. Ask a conveyancer to explain the tenure, restrictions and any shared obligations; terminology differs in Scotland.
GOV.UK · Leasehold costsRelocation
London · EnglandProperty research and immigration planning are separate steps. Confirm your right to live, work or study before agreeing a relocation timetable.
GOV.UK · Visa requirementsReal estate costs
Residential purchase tax
England & Northern Ireland; separate systems elsewhereIn England and Northern Ireland, standard residential SDLT bands range from 0% to 12%. Additional-property and non-resident rules may add surcharges. Scotland and Wales use different taxes.
HMRC · Residential SDLTNon-resident surcharge
England & Northern Ireland · qualifying transactionsA residential SDLT surcharge generally applies to non-resident buyers in England and Northern Ireland. The SDLT residence test is distinct from nationality; exemptions and refunds can apply.
HMRC · Non-resident buyersBuilding costs
Leasehold property · EnglandFor leasehold property, review service-charge accounts, reserve funds, planned works and ground-rent clauses. Do not assume a quoted annual charge is fixed.
GOV.UK · Leasehold costsTax & regulation
Commercial purchase tax
England & Northern IrelandNon-residential and mixed-use purchases follow different SDLT bands. A new lease may also create tax on the rent; ask for a transaction-specific calculation.
HMRC · Non-residential SDLTPlanning & permitted use
England & Wales · local authorityCheck the existing use, proposed alterations, access and planning restrictions before committing. Permission is not implied by a sales description.
GOV.UK · Planning permissionLetting a home
London · EnglandReview safety, licensing and tenancy requirements for the location and rental model. Rules vary between UK nations and can change during your ownership.
GOV.UK · Landlord responsibilitiesInvestment snapshot
Average home price
London · July 2026 · provisionalProvisional estimate. All residential property types; local markets and individual properties can differ.
ONS · September 2026Average monthly rent
London · August 2026 · provisionalProvisional estimate covering new and existing private tenancies, not only newly advertised rents.
ONS · September 2026Annual house-price change
London · year to July 2026 · provisionalProvisional estimate. All residential property types; local markets and individual properties can differ.
ONS · September 2026Annual rent change
London · year to August 2026 · provisionalProvisional estimate covering new and existing private tenancies, not only newly advertised rents.
ONS · September 2026Net rental outcome
London · EnglandUse evidence for the intended tenant and deduct vacancy, maintenance, management, financing and tax. A headline gross yield is not a personal net return.
GOV.UK · Landlord responsibilitiesData & conversion
July 2025 = 100. July 2026 is derived from the published annual percentage change. No currency conversion is used; published data can be revised.
HM Land Registry · July 2026
Official project image
Developer Berkeley GroupCompleted phases
White City Living
White City, London
- Apartment types
- 1–3 bedrooms
- Setting
- Landscaped gardens
- Wellness
- Gym & spa
Official project image
Developer BallymoreCompleted phases
The Brentford Project
Brentford, London
- Apartment types
- 1–3 bedrooms
- Setting
- Riverside neighbourhood
- Residents’ club
- Pool & fitness
Official project imageDeveloper BallymoreOff-plan
25 Cuba
Canary Wharf, London
- Apartment types
- Studio–3 bedrooms
- Outdoor space
- Private balconies
- Fitness
- Planned residents’ gym
Berkeley Group
Berkeley Group specialises in regenerating previously used land.
1 project on Locaro
United Kingdom
Ballymore
Ballymore’s London projects offer different settings and purchase timelines.
2 projects on Locaro
United Kingdom
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Work through local questions and coordinate the next steps with people who know the market.
Explore serviceTHE PROCESS
How it works.
Five steps, from your first questions to finding the right property.
Share your plans
Tell us your goals, preferred destination and budget.
Get local guidance
We discuss your priorities, explain the market and agree on the next steps.
Find suitable options
When you are ready, our local team helps build a focused shortlist.
View and compare
Visit in person or online, then compare the options with your adviser.
Move towards purchase
We coordinate checks, purchase and handover with local partners and specialists.
GOOD TO KNOW
Questions about apartments in London.
Start with the practical questions that matter for your search.
Is a share of freehold the same as owning a freehold house?
No. An apartment may still have a lease even when owners share the freehold. Your conveyancer should explain the title, company arrangements and shared obligations.
What costs should I consider for apartments in London?
Build an itemised budget for the purchase or lease, professional work, finance and ongoing ownership. Ask advisers to calculate the applicable tax for your location and circumstances.
Can I start the process from abroad?
Yes, begin with your brief and questions. Agree how identity checks, document review, viewings and any representation would work before progressing.
Does this page show all available properties?
No. This is a decision guide. After discussing your objectives, we can define a relevant search and confirm what support is available for the next steps.