Whether you are talking about Barnet the town or the borough, both are still excellent places to invest in residential property or commercial premises. Here estate agents Maunder Taylor, who can help with commercial property investment in Barnet, explain why.

It’s Close to Central London – and the Countryside

The town of Barnet (or Chipping Barnet or High Barnet to give it its full title) is also part of the wider borough of Barnet, which became part of the Greater London area just under 50 years ago. The borough includes other towns and villages including Finchley, Edgware and Whetstone.

The town is only 10 miles from Charing Cross and Central London – but equally the northern parts of the borough border Hertfordshire and Essex and have plenty of green spaces, as well as being close to the countryside.

Whether you are talking about the town or the borough, the transport links are excellent – the town is close to the A1, which runs to the west of the town along Barnet bypass. The M1 and the A406 North Circular run through the borough, while High Barnet is the final station on the Northern Line of the London Underground. Another branch of the same line also runs to Edgware (leading some to dub it the Morden-Edgware line, as Morden is the final station on the southernmost tip).

Add in the other rail services (provided by Govia Thameslink) and regular bus services and Barnet makes for an excellent commuter town for people who want the advantages of both city and country life.

The Specific Locations

There are one or two places which mean buy-to-let is a particularly attractive proposition – in fact, the borough was, until relatively recently, one of the top areas in London for buy-to-let landlords to invest in. For instance, Middlesex University lies within the borough (in Hendon), so there is usually high demand for student rental accommodation.

From a commercial perspective, Brent Cross shopping centre (pictured) is one of the biggest in Europe and is within the borough; built in 1976, there are plans to extend and modernise the area, improving both the road infrastructure and pedestrian access. A new railway station (Brent Cross West, which opened in December 2023) was built as part of this development, which also included new homes, and a new hotel, cinema and bus station.

So Demand is High

The demand for property, both commercial and residential, is strong in Barnet, and likely to remain so in the years ahead, according to market analysts. This is even though the average property price across the borough is around £600,000, around £80,000 more (or, in percentage terms, around 15%) than the average London property price. However, the right investment opportunity may be there if you are prepared to shop around.

Commercial Property Investment in Barnet with Maunder Taylor

At Maunder Taylor, we may be able to do some of the shopping around for you, thanks to our property investment department. We can recommend potential opportunities in the town or the borough for you, whether you are interested in direct or shared investment. For more details see our website page here.

We also offer property lease extensions and a host of other related services in Barnet, across North London and parts of Hertfordshire. And, Maunder Taylor can also help you move into the town or borough as we also operate a traditional estate agency which covers the area.

For more information about any of our services, follow this link and complete the online form. You can also contact us on 020 8446 0011, unless it’s a residential block management enquiry, in which case you should call 01707 665 666.