London: international access and neighbourhoods with distinct identities.

International reach through Heathrow

Heathrow handled 84.5 million passengers in 2025. Its scale provides useful context for buyers who travel frequently, although the practical advantage depends on the property's door-to-airport journey.

Rail links that shape everyday convenience

The Elizabeth line connects 41 stations and continues to receive service improvements. Compare a property's real walking distance, changes and journey times to your regular destinations.

Accessible title information

HM Land Registry provides property summaries, title registers and title plans for England and Wales. These records help a buyer and conveyancer investigate tenure, ownership and restrictions before purchase.

25 February 2026 · Reported annual results

Heathrow reported its busiest year in 2025

The airport's annual results recorded 84.5 million passengers in 2025, up 0.7% from 2024. The result is an air-travel indicator, not evidence of property-price growth.

27 August 2026 · Forecast

UK visitor forecast remains positive, with a softer outlook

VisitBritain's August update forecasts 44.2 million inbound visits in 2026, around 2% above its 2025 estimate. This revised forecast is below January's projection; inflation-adjusted visitor spending is expected to decline 1%.

Calculate purchase taxes for your circumstances

England and Northern Ireland apply a two-percentage-point SDLT surcharge to qualifying non-UK-resident residential purchases. Other additional-property rules may also apply. Use the current HMRC guidance with a tax adviser; Scotland and Wales use different property taxes.

Read the lease and the ongoing charges

For a leasehold flat, understand service charges, the reserve fund, ground rent where applicable and potential major works. These costs can materially change the budget beyond the purchase price.