The case to invest in London real estate is a strong one. The trick for investors is knowing where to focus their attention, and funds, for the best returns. And you could do worse than using transport links as a guide.
The phrase location, location, location is a cliché because it is true. When it comes to reaping the rewards, the right positioning can make all the difference. But like other capital cities, that does not necessarily narrow it down in London, where transport hubs are peppered about the city. So which are the ones to watch?
Cushman & Wakefield has focused on eight stations that are set for massive transformations over the next five years – not least because they are all on the Crossrail route. The statistics show which have seen the most investment into development within a 500m radius of the station itself over the last five years.
Elaine Rossall, head of London markets research at Cushman & Wakefield, explains: “Crossrail or no Crossrail, investors are aware that occupiers are keener than ever to be well-connected and are building this into their strategies.
“With the expectation of stronger demand, rising rents and further development activity centred around the transport regeneration, we would expect investment interest to follow new transport routes. Many areas will be improved, in particular those that offer mixed-use development and widespread improvement in the public realm, which will result in the element of risk associated with investment being reduced,” she adds.
For more of an indication on where best to invest around the capital’s transport hubs, these major hubs are revisited throughout the London Investor Guide.
