Until relatively recently, London property really did feel as safe as houses. But some of those who bought since the London market peaked in 2014 have been discovering their copper-bottomed investments might not be as dependable as they once believed.
By every metric last year was a dismal one for the property market in the capital. Average sale prices flatlined, according to Rightmove, and while some value-for-money locations did see growth, most central areas endured price falls.
