More than 950 million people call London home. Online activity mirrors this interest, and in January 2022 online searches for ‘buy a house in London’ were up 51% compared to last year.” - Gary Howorth, Area Director, Douglas & Gordon 10 reasons why London is one of the best cities in the world to live in Right now, interest in apartments, first-time properties and second homes in London is booming.Īt Douglas & Gordon, we’ve seen a 34% increase in enquiries for properties in London, with areas like Battersea, Clapham and Notting Hill most in-demand right now. “Most London property experts agree, the mass exodus everyone was talking about last year didn’t really happen. Now, with interest in London apartments, flats and second homes booming, the most important things on every house-hunter's list include private outside space, like a garden or balcony, and proximity to green space. Last year, research showed 34% of movers wanted to move out of London, against 54% who wanted to remain in the city. There’s truly something irresistible about life in London.

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