London house hunter hotspots: can you guess the trendy areas where would-be buyers can't get enough?

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00:00 Can you guess the trendy spots in London where house hunters are flocking to buy?

00:03 Three areas in London have seen buyer inquiries more than double in the past year.

00:07 Dulwich is one of them.

00:08 The South London spot has seen an 153% rise in inquiries from prospective buyers per month

00:14 versus last year, according to Foxton's estate agents.

00:18 Its art galleries, green spaces and lower than average house costs,

00:21 just over £770,000, have put Dulwich on the map.

00:25 It was also recently voted London's trendiest neighbourhood.

00:28 Next is Hampstead.

00:29 This slightly more pricey area of London has seen an 104% increase

00:33 in monthly buyer applicant inquiries versus 2023.

00:36 The average asking price for a property in Hampstead is just over £1.3 million,

00:41 so it's a popular choice for wealthier, second and third rung buyers looking for a larger home.

00:45 It's also loved by celebs such as Taylor Swift,

00:48 Harry Styles and Lewis Capaldi has recently just bought a £3 million home there.

00:53 Last up is Ilford, an area that has seen buyer interest shoot up by 101%,

00:57 with a spot on the Elizabeth line, this East London suburb is an attractive option for first

01:02 time buyers looking for suburban homes within their budget, under half an hour from central London.