For many Japanese investors, buying a property in London is a long-term decision. Even though the market is stable and the process is transparent, what usually feels less clear is what happens after the purchase. How do you actually manage a property from Japan? In most cases, a local managing...
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The London property market in 2026 isn't a simple story to tell. It isn't a boom and it isn't a crisis either. What matters more for overseas investors thinking long-term is the set of structural forces driving things right now, forces that aren't going away anytime soon. Understanding those forces...
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London’s rental landscape is ever changing. Some of the areas that were dismissed a decade ago are where the strongest rental growth is happening now. This is what happens when regeneration investments, new transport infrastructure and shifting employment patterns converge on a neighbourhood at the same time. Four areas currently...
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Japanese investors don't usually buy overseas property chasing the highest possible return. Stability matters more; so does transparency. There's a preference, often unspoken but consistent, for systems that behave the way they're supposed to over the long run. London tends to deliver on that as it works as a global...
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The London property market is often described as one of the world’s most transparent real estate markets. However, for overseas buyers, the UK property market contains many practical details that are easy to overlook. Mortgage requirements, ownership structures, tax obligations and legal procedures can differ from the property buying process...
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If you have been thinking about buying property in London from Japan or if you already own one, the performance of the Japanese yen against the British pound is something worth understanding. It is not a reason to rush a decision and it is certainly not something to panic about....
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The questions that come up most often from first-time Japanese buyers are similar: How does the legal process work? What are the additional costs during purchase? Who do you need to involve and when? The UK property buying process can seem complicated to some, but once you understand the steps...
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Many Japanese investors choose to invest in the London property market because of its long-term stability. But managing a London property from Japan is not always straightforward. Distance, time differences and UK regulations can quickly make day-to-day management more complicated than expected This is where working with Benham and Reeves,...
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Many Japanese investors own property in London but live in Japan. Some purchased the properties while working in the UK and others bought them for their children studying in London. Once they return to Japan, the main question that arises is: How can a London property be managed while the...
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Japanese investors seeking overseas property prefer London for its stability and transparent framework. They opt for this market for long-term investment, consistent rental income or future relocation. However, before purchasing a property overseas, understanding its financial picture is important. This London property investment costs guide 2026 explains the key costs...
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London stands as one of the most trusted residential property markets in the global market. For discerning Japanese investors, this city offers rare benefits such as long-term legal certainty, strong rental demand, transparent ownership structures and a global tenant base. These factors, in return boost stable rental income across market...
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Many Japanese investors and companies own or rent apartments in London. While the UK real estate landscape is stable and well-regulated, some of the terms used here are different from those in Japan. One of these is ground rent. Ground rent is a part of the UK leasehold system and...
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Our Japan Desk at Benham and Reeves is committed to finding high-quality corporate tenants from Japan for our overseas landlords in London. Buy-to-let (BTL) property investment is popular in London, and these landlords are usually on the lookout for high-calibre professionals for the newly-built apartments. Letting their properties to corporate...
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