Berkeley Group Maintains Gold-Standard for Customer Service
Berkeley Group has once again been awarded the Investor in Customers Gold Award (IIC), a mark of trust and reassurance, which recognises the importance that Berkeley Group places on customers experience.
Nov 27, 2023
Buying a Property in London: Your Guide to Kennington
Buying a property in London offers endless benefits to homemakers and investors alike. The ideal purchase can offer an excellent return on investment (ROI) opportunity, with the location placing you at the forefront of London’s very best educational institutions, retail and entertainment facilities, renowned restaurants and more. Kennington is a vibrant town in London that is located just south of the River Thames, offering buyers a slice of suburban life in its leafy surrounds. We provide the perfect neighbourhood guide to Kennington and the benefits of buying a property in London below.
Nov 27, 2023
Property Investment in the UK: A Guide to Reading
When deciding to purchase property in the UK, many buyers tend to only look at real estate based in London. Yes, the capital is filled to the brim with investment opportunities that hold the potential to produce good yields and even better returns, but when widening your search beyond just the city, you might be surprised to find a property that holds the same if not better possibilities. Today’s property investment guide focuses on Reading, a major UK university town situated on the River Thames beyond London. The Berkshire region boasts a thriving property market with great investment opportunities popping up nearly every day – one of which is the Berkeley Group-developed Huntley Wharf. Read on to learn why your buyers searching for property investment in the UK should set their sights on Reading, Berkshire.
Nov 22, 2023
Property Investment in London: A Guide to West London
Choosing where to buy or invest in property in London can sometimes be tricky, particularly when you are unsure of the various areas located throughout the capital city. However, property investment in London is ideal for those looking to purchase residential property in a diverse and well-connected location. Its rich history and plethora of must-see attractions make it popular among tourists and locals who also get to enjoy how well-connected London is to the rest of the world. As part of the Berkeley Group’s diverse portfolio, White City Living, The Green Quarter, and Royal Warwick Square are vibrant new developments located in West London. Find out more by reading our guide to West London.
Nov 17, 2023
Berkeley Group: A Leader in Sustainable Home Building
Over the last few years, sustainability has shifted from a voluntary trend that businesses could consider implementing to becoming a necessity that needs to be enacted upon. However, not all companies and organisations are doing their bit to futureproof the environment - which is why it’s important now more than ever for those leading sustainability in different industries and sectors, like us here at Berkeley Group, to champion green building and shows how important it is in the real estate industry and beyond. Put simply, gone are the days when sustainability was a niche interest of a select few. Today, everyone wants to go green. Consumers now demand and expect it in most, if not all, aspects of their lives – especially in their homes and places of work. And as sustainability is a topic and ideal that Berkeley Group holds close to its heart and seeks to achieve in every project we develop, we would like to explore the importance of building homes that can last not only a lifetime but forever.
Nov 17, 2023
What is the Cost of Property Investment in the UK?
Property ownership in the UK opens the door to many benefits for foreign nationals, whether providing a solid source of rental income or bringing highly-ranked educational institutions, popular retail and leisure facilities, renowned restaurants and great business and work opportunities to your doorstep. Regardless of why you are looking to buy, you will be expecting your asset to appreciate. Strong price growth forecasts (up to 21% over the next five years, according to Knight Frank) make London and the South of England attractive places to consider making an investment, but anyone who is thinking about purchasing property in London or the surrounding areas should first understand how much it could cost - after all, there are many other fees associated with the cost of property investment in the UK than just the purchase price. We’ve compiled a short guide of some of the costs you can expect when buying a home in the United Kingdom:
Nov 17, 2023