How we buy in London now: Londoners at three price points share their journey on the property ladder

Last year, there were almost 65,000 properties sold in London, according to Land Registry data. While the average home cost £508,000, the most expensive, Aberconway House, in Mayfair, sold for £138 million.

“All buyers want value, especially in the current market,” says Toby Simmonds, agent at Hamptons. “Location and layout are pretty common themes.”