The most coveted streets in the capital revealed
Thu 04 May 2023
Paul Bennett, Director
The Evening Standard’s Homes & Property supplement is one of the most read here in the Behr & Butchoff office. We were, therefore, excited to see a recent feature on London’s most in-demand streets.
A quick scour revealed 36 addresses that were the most coveted, measured by buyer demand. Our estate agents were not surprised that roads in both St. John’s Wood and Little Venice – two areas that are at the heart of Behr & Butchoff’s sales activity – made the cut.
St. John’s Wood
Homes & Property identified that Cavendish Avenue, Norfolk Road and St Leonard’s Terrace are St. John’s Wood’s most desirable roads – the former reportedly home to Sir Paul McCartney. Their appeal is reflected in the low number of property transactions that occur in these locations – with purchasers loving the homes so much that they retain ownership for several years. In fact, there have only been 17 property transactions on record in Cavendish Avenue since 1995, with only 7 happening after 2012.
Little Venice
Both Randolph Road and Blomfield Road were flagged up as sought-after roads in Little Venice. In Randolph Road, only 13 property transactions have been noted since 2012. In Blomfield Road, data analysis reveals that the last house sold was in 2021. The most coveted properties for sale in Little Venice are those with private gardens, with past residents including Noel Gallagher and Kate Moss.
How to secure a sought-after property
While few properties change hands in London’s most popular roads, those that do very rarely make it onto online property portals. Buyers are prepared to wait months – even years – for the right property with the right address to come up for sale, therefore they’re not willing to be pipped to the post.
Estate agents like Behr & Butchoff hold waiting lists of purchasers who are biding their time for precise properties or homes on specific roads. In these situations, it is essential for purchasers to register directly with estate agents that specialise in the area they would like to live, for it is these agencies that have the best local connections, long-standing friendships and networks to match buyers with sellers.
To strengthen a buyer’s purchasing position, Behr & Butchoff can bring their current property to market, either as a home for sale or to let. A property that’s already under offer shows any potential seller that there is genuine intent to proceed.
Access insider knowledge & connections
The Behr & Butchoff team have a track record of selling the neighbourhood’s most coveted properties off market before they gain publicity among the masses. Reassuringly, sellers find their home will exchange for above market rates and at speed when an invested buyer is already waiting.
If you have a very specific property request in the St. John’s Wood, Little Venice, Maida Vale or Marylebone area, our estate agents would be delighted to help you find the perfect property. We will use our advantageous connections and modern marketing methods to engage with local homeowners – many of whom could be persuaded to sell if a good buyer is willing to pay a good price. Please contact the Behr & Butchoff team to start a search or property sale.