The N/NW arc immediately above the city centre boasts some of London's finest architecture. Sweeping Georgian terraces, dazzling white Regency townhouses and Italianate Victorian Mansion blocks line the streets, reflecting the romantic confidence of Imperial England. More utilitarian, 20th century housing pops-up around most corners too and can rival the prices of period equivalents in highly sought after areas.

Young professionals clamour for ex-local authority properties just to get a foot on the London property ladder, but it's worth it when they do. Despite market blips such as the dreaded negative equity of the early 1990s, a property in London is one of the best investments you can make and the North-West consistently leads the market.

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