The India team took private consultations to London

Instead of bringing London property to India, the Benham & Reeves India team travelled to London between 10 June and 10 July and met with clients on the ground. Buyers travelling to the capital city or already planning a trip in that window booked private, one-on-one slots with the team. This was paired with a guided walkthrough of new developments and investment opportunities in London rather than a fixed presentation.

Over the course of the month, visiting buyers experienced something an event in India cannot offer: the chance to stand right within the development, ask questions on-site and get a direct read on the surrounding area before making a decision.

A tour built around the buyer

We carefully planned each itinerary around what an individual buyer actually wanted to know rather than a standard route through a handful of showrooms. Budgets, target returns, preferred areas and expected hold period were discussed. In addition to this, we took clients to explore the best riverside neighbourhoods, established investment zones, regeneration areas with strong long-term fundamentals and well-connected districts with consistent tenant demand.

What the consultations covered

All sessions worked through on-ground market intelligence including rental yields, price growth and the infrastructure pipeline for each shortlisted area. We also discussed a clear breakdown of acquisition costs and purchase timelines specific to Indian buyers and the legal process end to end. For those already holding UK property, conversations extended into lettings, property management and longer-term portfolio strategy.

Led by Gautam Nowlakha and Sushant Ohri

The consultations were led by Gautam Nowlakha, Head of Sales, Mumbai and Sushant Ohri, Head of Business Development, Delhi. They gave buyers from both leading Indian cities a familiar point of contact rather than a generalist guide.

Why the India Desk

Benham and Reeves has operated in the London property market for over 68 years and the India Desk exists specifically to carry that continuity through to Indian buyers. Our assistance comprises guidance through the first enquiry through to purchase, tenancy and ongoing asset management. A month of in-person meetings in London gave visiting buyers a chance to move a conversation forward in person rather than waiting for their next visit.

Plan your next visit

If you are travelling to London and want a similar one-on-one consultation or a guided walkthrough built around your own criteria, get in touch with the Benham & Reeves India team to arrange a meeting ahead of your trip.