South Kensington

South Kensington · London

Essentials of South Kensington

South Kensington is an affluent district of West London which is globally renowned for its large range of free museums, its beautiful Royal Parks and its upmarket attractions. South Kensington is referred as one of London's wealthiest areas and became a world-class destination for travelers from all over the world. Its opulence doesn’t detract from the neighborhood’s inviting nature. In this district, characterized by grand architecture, million-pound mansions are proposed to people who want to benefit from a royal elegance.

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Understanding the South Kensington market

Since 2011, the property prices have risen by 29% in the United Kingdom and particularly in London, where prices reached a high record . According to UBS, the Swiss banking industry heavyweight, the risk of a housing bubble is high.

Therefore, in order to stop the price boom, the British government proposed solutions in its real-estate white paper of February 2017.

Besides, because of Brexit, the country may have a lower growth compared to the past years, with a loss of purchasing power for UK residents and a potential inflation rise. This phenomenon may have an impact on housing prices which may increase more slowly in London and which may favour foreign buyers.

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Seasons

Low Season

Oct 01 – May 01

Even if the United Kingdom is well-known for its rainy days and its unfavourable climate between October and April, you could benefit from a more affordable trip to London as hotels are less expensive during this period. However, it can be an unforgettable experience to visit London covered in a light layer of snow.

High Season

May 01 – Oct 01

If you prefer visiting London in suitable weather conditions, it is better to favour the period from May to September. You will be able to enjoy discovery and entertainment thanks to longer sunny days as there are many festivals and cultural attractions which take place during this period, such as the Queen Elizabet...

Peak Season

Jul 01 – Aug 31

The summer season of July and August is the most crowded one but it is a better guarantee of good weather conditions. Besides, there are various events which are organized during summer, such as the Championship Wimbledon. Nevertheless, as London attracts many tourists during this period of the year, you will have t...

Points of interest

Natural History Museum

Hosted in one of the most beautiful landmark buildings in London, the Natural History Museum proposes hundreds of exciting and interactive exhibits. Families and adults will discover the popular Dinosaurs gallery, coming face-to-face with a giant T-rex or admire the Mammals display with the unforgettable model blue ...

Victoria and Albert Museum

The Victoria and Albert Museum is the world's greatest museum of art and design as it displays more than 3,000 years of human creativity, with collections unrivalled in their scope and diversity: visitors will admire various items, including ceramics, fashion, jewellery, photographs, sculptures, textiles and paintin...

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London is the capital and the largest city in the United Kingdom. In addition to being an important economic, financial and artistic center in the world, London is renowned for being one of the most beautiful cities on the planet, but also one of the most diversified in terms of population.
London is also a city of history and includes many historic buildings, which today have left a very important residential housing stock.
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