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How a Hong Kong Family Bought Their London Home Remotely
When a Hong Kong family set out to relocate to London, they needed to secure a long-term family home before the school term — and arrange almost everything from abroad. This anonymised case study shows how IREIS Properties guided them through a fully remote purchase: shortlisting the right area, navigating leasehold and freehold, coordinating solicitor, mortgage and survey across time zones, and handling the non-resident stamp duty surcharge honestly. It is a story of settling a family, not closing a transaction.
2026-07-15
Battersea Power Station Review (2026): Is It Worth Buying? Tenure, Location and Who It Suits
An in-depth 2026 review of Battersea Power Station (Battersea Roof Gardens release): a Zone 1 landmark regeneration asset with studios from £770,000, a lease to 3011 with peppercorn ground rent, a service charge of £11.22 per square foot, and a market-estimated gross yield of roughly 3.0% to 4.0% (not guaranteed). We examine tenure, location, pricing, transport and the honest trade-offs.
2026-07-13
White City Living — Cascades Three Review (2026): Is It Worth Buying? Tenure, Service Charge and Who It Suits
White City Living — Cascades Three is the newest off-plan phase of St. James's (Berkeley Group) urban-garden regeneration in W12: 1-beds from £745,000, a 999-year leasehold with £0 peppercorn ground rent, a £6.99 per sq ft service charge and completion set for Q4 2027 – Q1 2028. This review lays out the price-list facts, the investment context and the honest trade-offs.
2026-07-13Talk to an IREIS adviser
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