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Last Updated: Jul 09, 2007

Lower yields in London

Last Updated: Jul 9, 2007
LONDON CENTRE 1 - Flats COST (£) YIELD (p.a.) PRICE/SQ.M. (£)
TO BUY MONTHLY RENT TO BUY MONTHLY RENT
50 sq. m. 548,050 2,220 4.86% 10,961 44.39
75 sq. m. 875,250 3,464 4.75% 11,670 46.19
100 sq. m. 1,200,700 5,175 5.17% 12,007 51.75
120 sq. m. 1,460,760 6,520 5.36% 12,173 54.33
150 sq. m. 1,914,900 8,234 5.16% 12,766 54.89
175 sq. m. 2,492,525 9,744 4.69% 14,243 55.68
200 sq. m. 2,971,000 10,836 4.38% 14,855 54.18
250 sq. m. 3,742,500 15,383 4.93% 14,970 61.53
300+ sq. m. 5,464,200 20,463 4.49% 18,214 68.21
LONDON -
Other Luxury Areas 2 - Flats
30 sq. m. 267,090 990 4.45% 8,903 33.01
60 sq. m. 463,560 1,832 4.74% 7,726 30.53
90 sq. m. 638,910 2,665 5.01% 7,099 29.61
120 sq. m. 915,720 3,948 5.17% 7,631 32.9
150 sq. m. 1,301,250 n.a. n.a. 8,675 n.a.
180+ sq. m. 1,749,420 n.a. n.a. 9,719 n.a.
1 Belgravia, Chelsea, Mayfair, Notting Hill, Knightsbridge, Regent's Park, South Kensington, St. John's Woods, St. James
2 Makati Central Business District, Ortigas Center, Eastwood City, Global City
Source: Global Property Guide

New yields information for flats in London show average gross rental earnings of 4.86%. Based on Global Property Guide figures, the highest yields can be generated from 100 to 150-square metre flats, reaching up to 5.36%.

Gross rental yields for the rest of London are around 4.45% to 5.17%. This is lower than previous research results showing moderate London yields at an average of 6%, to as high as 8.5% for a 50-sq. m. flat. A 50-sq. m. flat in London now yields around 4.86%.

 

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