London
New-build homes in the UK capital for overseas buyers
London is the UK’s capital and one of the world’s most established property markets for overseas buyers. New-build schemes are spread across regeneration areas such as Nine Elms and the Royal Docks. Overseas buyers should take UK legal and tax advice, including on stamp duty surcharges.
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Where overseas buyers look
New-build apartments are concentrated in regeneration areas rather than historic streets: Nine Elms and Battersea along the Thames, Canary Wharf and the Royal Docks in the east, Woolwich and Greenwich in the south-east, and Stratford around the Olympic Park. Prime central districts such as Mayfair, Kensington and Chelsea are a separate market with far higher prices and mostly older stock.
What drives demand
London combines a very large rental population, global employers, major universities and long-standing overseas buyer interest. The Elizabeth Line has pulled attention towards stations along its route, in places that used to feel far from the centre. Service charges on new towers can be high, so compare them building by building.
Practical points for overseas buyers
Most flats in England are leasehold, so check the lease length and ground rent, and read the service charge history. Non-UK residents pay a 2% stamp duty surcharge on top of standard rates, and a further surcharge can apply to additional homes. Instruct a solicitor before paying a reservation fee, and take UK tax advice on rental income.
London property prices
71,279
Sales in the last 12 months
£530,000
Median sale price
-3.9%
Change over about 3 years
Median sale price, by month
Sales per month
How London ranks
Each axis is its rank among English and Welsh districts (10 = top). A ranking of data, not a recommendation.
| Property type | Median sale price | Sales (12 months) |
|---|---|---|
| Flat | £430,000 | 36,191 |
| Terraced | £600,000 | 20,264 |
| Semi-detached | £632,000 | 11,281 |
| Detached | £914,000 | 3,543 |
Compare London with
Median price, 2015 to 2025
London’s annual median rose 33% over the period, from £400,000 to £530,000. Its latest median is 83% above England & Wales (£290,000).
Prices by postcode district
The busiest parts of London over the last 12 months.
| Postcode | Median price | Sales | Flats |
|---|---|---|---|
| CR0 | £380,000 | 1,324 | 35% |
| SW11 | £795,000 | 1,111 | 75% |
| SW18 | £653,143 | 1,019 | 64% |
| E17 | £551,000 | 1,004 | 49% |
| SW19 | £622,000 | 919 | 55% |
| SW16 | £470,000 | 850 | 59% |
| E14 | £480,480 | 842 | 93% |
| N1 | £695,000 | 787 | 78% |
| SW6 | £836,500 | 784 | 66% |
| SW17 | £590,000 | 779 | 60% |
52% of sales were leasehold, including 99% of flats. Check the lease length, ground rent and service charges before buying a leasehold home.
London: common questions
- How much does property cost in London?
- The median residential sale price in the 12 months to March 2026 was £530,000 across 71,279 sales. By property type: Flat £430,000, Terraced £600,000, Semi-detached £632,000, Detached £914,000.
- Are prices rising in London?
- The median sale price in the latest 180 days was down 6.2% on the previous 180 days. Short-term moves also reflect which homes happened to sell.
- How do London prices compare with the rest of England and Wales?
- The median sale price of £530,000 is 83% above the England and Wales median of £290,000.
- Which parts of London are busiest and cheapest?
- The busiest postcode districts in the 12 months to March 2026 were CR0 (1,324 sales), SW11 (1,111 sales), SW18 (1,019 sales). Among districts with at least 20 sales, medians ranged from £345,750 in SE28 to £4,085,000 in W1K.
- Is property in London freehold or leasehold?
- 52% of sales in the 12 months to March 2026 were leasehold, including 99% of flats. Houses are usually freehold in England and Wales, and flats leasehold.
Source: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. England & Wales standard-price sales. The most recent months are left out because sales take time to register. Registered sales Mar 2025 to Mar 2026. Medians reflect which homes sold, not the value of any one home. Figures are estimates, not forecasts or advice. Past prices don’t predict future returns.
9 projects in London
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London Square Nine Elms
One Linear Place, Ponton Road, Nine Elms, London SW11 7BA
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Twickenham Square
Egerton Road, Twickenham, London TW2 7SL
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London Square Woolwich
Woolwich New Road, Woolwich, London SE18 6ED
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Westminster Tower
3 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SP
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London Square Bermondsey
Rich Industrial Estate, Crimscott Street, London SE1 5TE
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Ransome's Wharf Battersea
27-33 Parkgate Road and 2-42 Elcho Street, Battersea, London SW11 4NP
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Wimbledon Bridge House
1 Hartfield Road, Wimbledon, London
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Fifty Brook Green
50 Brook Green, London W6 7BJ
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London Square Wandsworth Common
Springfield Drive, London, SW17 0FD
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