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London Property Advisory
London new-build
property,
clearly understood.
A boutique advisory for Turkish and international buyers. We help you understand, compare and access selected London developments — with a founder who has bought, financed and let homes here, and none of the sales pressure.
UK✓
Registered company
1st
Hand purchase experience
Projects
New homes in London,
with published prices.
Developments we can introduce you to, with the developer’s published starting price and the date we checked it.
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Royal Gateway
North Acton, West London · Zone 2/3
- Central line about a 5-minute walk
- Move-in ready, each with balcony or terrace
- Residents’ gym, concierge and rooftop gardens
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Hendon Waterside
Hendon, North West London · Zone 3/4
- King’s Cross 25 minutes from Hendon, no change
- Move-in ready homes with private outdoor space
- Beside Welsh Harp Reservoir, with water sports
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Bermondsey Heights
South Bermondsey, South East London · Zone 2
- One stop by rail to London Bridge
- 2 bedroom homes ready to move into
- Every home with a balcony or winter garden
London Square Woolwich
Woolwich, South East London · Zone 4
- Elizabeth line about a 6-minute walk
- Estimated completion first quarter of 2028
- Thames-view roof terrace, 24-hour concierge
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Hayes Village
Hayes, West London · Zone 5
- Elizabeth line about a 10-minute walk
- Studios and apartments ready to move into
- Residents’ gym and running track
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Eastman Village
Harrow, North West London · Zone 5
- Harrow & Wealdstone station about 10 minutes’ walk
- Apartments ready to move into
- Concierge, gym and supermarket on site
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Sterling Place
New Malden, South West London · Zone 4
- Motspur Park station about a 10-minute walk
- Homes in two buildings ready to move into
- Residents’ gym and yoga studio
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Lightmakers
Lower Sydenham, South East London · Zone 4
- London Bridge 15 minutes from Lower Sydenham
- Homes due from autumn 2027
- Every home with a balcony or terrace
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Streatham Common Junction
Streatham, South London · Zone 3
- Opposite Streatham Common station
- London Victoria 18 minutes by train
- Estimated move-in late 2027 or early 2028
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Wembley Park Gardens
Wembley Park, North West London · Zone 4
- Next to Wembley Park station
- King’s Cross 20 minutes, no change
- Off-plan homes, each with a private balcony
These are real developments, not illustrative examples; prices are the developer’s published prices on the date shown. A development appearing here does not mean we have an agreement with its developer. Details are taken from each developer’s public website on the date shown and can change. OGKinvest is not the developer of any project listed. Images supplied by a developer appear only with its written permission; a photo marked as our own was taken by OGKinvest, a photo credited to a photographer is used under a Creative Commons licence and not supplied by the developer, and an area photo shows the surrounding area, not the development itself. We may receive a referral fee or commission from the developer or a company selling on its behalf if you proceed with a purchase following our introduction; see Disclosure.
All projectsWhy OGKinvest
A different kind of
London property advisory.
We work from sourced information: we tell you where each figure comes from and when it was checked, compare developments side by side on the same terms, and explain how we are paid before you rely on anything we say.
OGKinvest was founded by Özgün Karslı, a UK-based property investor and Turkish architecture graduate, who has bought, financed and let new-build homes through his own companies: purchasing directly from developers, arranging mortgages, instructing solicitors, managing lettings, and assessing opportunities from both an investment and a design standpoint.
We do not list every project in London. We monitor selected developments from reputable developers, look at each one the way we would look at a purchase of our own, and help each buyer compare a focused shortlist against their own objectives, with no pressure and no agenda beyond a decision that genuinely fits.
01
A buyer first
Our founder came to this market as a buyer first. The questions we ask are the ones he had to answer for his own purchases.
02
Real, first-hand experience
Purchases, mortgages, solicitors, lettings: completed personally, not read about.
03
Selective by design
A focused shortlist that fits you, not a catalogue of everything available.
04
Transparent
Fees, commissions and the limits of our role stated openly, before they matter.
05
Construction background
Before investing in the UK, our founder worked on large-scale housing projects in Türkiye, on site as well as at the drawing board.
How it works
Three steps to a
considered decision.
01
Understand
A consultation to understand your objectives, budget, timeline and constraints. We explain how the London market and UK purchase process actually work. No jargon, no pressure.
Book a consultation02
Compare
A focused shortlist of selected developments, explained side by side in plain English: design, location, leasehold, service charges and the honest trade-offs. We are clear about what we do and don't know.
See current projects03
Acquire
Introductions to developers where we hold confirmed relationships, and coordination with the solicitors, mortgage advisers and letting partners you appoint, at every stage through to completion.
Full buyer journeyWhat it really costs
No surprises.
The honest numbers, up front.
Most buyers underestimate the upfront cost of buying in London, particularly the surcharges that apply to overseas and additional-property purchases. Here's an honest estimate of the stamp duty (SDLT) you would pay, using current 2026 rates.
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For stamp duty you count as non-UK resident if you spent fewer than 183 days in the UK in the 12 months before buying. The test is specific to stamp duty; nationality or a visa does not decide it.
Count every home worth £40,000 or more, anywhere in the world, owned by you, your spouse or civil partner, or anyone buying with you. Replacing your main home can remove the 5%; this calculator does not apply that exception.
Estimated stamp duty (SDLT)
£68,000
Effective rate 10.5% of purchase price
Indicative estimate using 2026 SDLT rates for England & Northern Ireland. This is not tax advice; your final liability depends on your circumstances, and legal fees, valuation and other costs are additional. Please confirm with a qualified tax adviser.
Who we work with
Five profiles.
One clear process.
Capital preservation
Seeking stability and a tangible asset in a trusted legal system.
Education-led families
A safe, well-located home near a UK university for a studying child.
Lifestyle & relocation
Planning more time in, or a future move to, London.
Yield-focused investors
Building a portfolio, focused on rental income and long-term return.
International diversifiers
Considering London property as part of a wider portfolio, with attention to risk and the time and cost of selling.
Find your starting point
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What matters most to you?
Your profile
Topics to explore in a consultation (indicative only)
For students & families
Buying near a
UK university.
A home near your child's university can offer security during study and a lettable asset afterwards. Start by checking the teaching campus and its location.
UCL
Bloomsbury, WC1
Check the journey from the specific property to the student’s teaching campus at the times they will travel.
LSE
Holborn, WC2
On the City fringe; riverside and east-London developments connect quickly via the Elizabeth and District lines (indicative).
King's College London
Strand, WC2
On the river by Waterloo; well served from both east and south-west London (indicative).
Imperial College
South Kensington, SW7
West-central; south-west developments and the Northern line extension offer good access (indicative).
Queen Mary University
Mile End, E1
East London; Wapping and Canary Wharf developments are especially close (indicative).
City St George’s, University of London (Clerkenwell campus)
Clerkenwell, EC1
Islington/City borders; quick links from Wapping, Canary Wharf and King's Cross (indicative).
Travel times are indicative only and depend on the exact address and service. Confirm the teaching campus and its official travel information. We tailor specific recommendations to your child's institution and your budget during a consultation.
Events & briefings
Meet us in person,
or join online.
We plan to offer briefings on London property in Istanbul, Ankara and online. No hard sell: just a clear explanation of the London market, the real costs, the buying process, and the developments we're monitoring.
Istanbul
Ankara
Online · Türkçe
Dates go to our list first.
No session dates are currently announced. Register your interest to hear when one is confirmed. Tell us which city suits you and we will let you know as soon as a date is set.
About the founder
Experience you
can build on.
OGKinvest was founded by Özgün Karslı, a UK-based property investor and Turkish architecture graduate who has bought, financed and let new-build homes through his own companies — as a buyer, not a salesperson.
That means mortgages arranged, solicitors instructed, new-builds bought directly from developers and lettings managed, mostly through his own companies.
Our founder’s own property investments inform our approach to construction and ownership.
Read the full storyAs a buyer,
not a salesperson.
Özgün Karslı
Founder & Director, OGKinvest
Property entrepreneur and architecture graduate
Founder & Director, OGKinvest
Property entrepreneur and architecture graduate
Questions, answered
The things buyers
most often ask.
A reservation holds a specific property for you, with a reservation deposit and a reservation agreement. The deposit is credited against your contract deposit at exchange, and you can cancel in writing at any time before the reservation expires. New-build reservation agreements typically give you a 14-day cooling-off period in which the deposit is returned in full; after that, stated costs such as administration and any legal fees already incurred may be deducted. The exact figures are in your agreement, so read it before you pay. Exchange of contracts comes later, once your solicitor is satisfied; at exchange (often with around a 10% deposit) the purchase becomes legally binding. We make sure you understand each milestone before you reach it.
Most London flats are sold leasehold: you own the home for a long fixed term (often 990–999 years on new-builds) while another party owns the building and land. This is normal in England; what matters is the length of the lease and its terms, which your independent solicitor will review carefully.
An annual charge for the upkeep of shared parts and services: maintenance, security, landscaping, and sometimes a concierge, gym or residents' facilities. We explain the likely charge up front so it's part of your decision, never a surprise.
We may receive a referral fee or commission from a developer or sales partner if you proceed with a purchase through our introduction. We're always open about this. Before you commit, we tell you in writing the price you are being offered and any fee payable by you in connection with our introduction; if any buyer-side fee were ever to apply, we would agree it with you in writing beforehand.
Often, yes: a number of lenders work with international buyers, though terms and deposit requirements differ. We're not mortgage advisers, but we can introduce a regulated adviser who specialises in lending to overseas buyers.
Anti-money-laundering (AML) checks are a standard, legitimate part of buying property in the UK. You'll verify your identity and provide evidence of where your funds come from: to us, to developers and to your solicitor. We help you prepare in advance so this runs smoothly.
Yes. Many international buyers complete remotely, using structured online presentations, their own solicitor and digital signing where permitted. We coordinate the moving parts so distance isn't an obstacle.
No. We're a property advisory and introduction service. Regulated financial, mortgage, legal and tax matters are handled by the qualified professionals you appoint. Our role is to help you understand the landscape clearly and connect you with the right specialists for the decisions that require them.
OGK International Real Estate Ltd provides property introduction and advisory services only. We do not provide regulated financial, mortgage, legal or tax advice. We may receive a referral fee or commission from a developer or sales partner if you proceed with a purchase through our introduction. All availability, pricing and specifications are subject to change and confirmation. Buyers should always take independent legal, financial and tax advice. Full disclosure →
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