Buy-to-Let London City Island Property – Investment Guide by Fraser Bond

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Buy-to-let in London City Island made easy. Fraser Bond offers pricing guidance, tenant profiles & expert rental advice for smart property investment.

Why Invest in a London City Island Buy-to-Let?

Positioned in Canning Town on the Leamouth Peninsula, London City Island offers a unique mix of riverside luxury, bold architecture, and a thriving rental market. With direct access to the Jubilee Line, DLR, and close proximity to Canary Wharf, the development is a magnet for professional tenants, creative talent, and corporate renters.

For buy-to-let landlords, London City Island represents a compelling investment due to:

  • High rental demand and low void risk

  • Attractive yields, especially for 1- and 2-bed apartments

  • Strong capital growth potential, underpinned by continued East London regeneration

  • Premium lifestyle amenities including a concierge, pool, spa, gym, cinema, and communal spaces


Average Rental Yields and Property Pricing

Based on current market data and Fraser Bond insights, typical purchase and rental values are as follows:

Apartment Type Average Sale Price Average Monthly Rent Estimated Gross Yield
Studio £400,000 – £425,000 £1,950 – £2,100 5.5% – 6.3%
1-Bedroom Flat £450,000 – £500,000 £2,250 – £2,450 5.4% – 5.9%
2-Bedroom Flat £550,000 – £650,000 £2,850 – £3,250 5.3% – 6.1%
3-Bedroom Flat £675,000 – £775,000 £3,700 – £3,950 5.4% – 5.8%

Note: Yields vary based on floor level, views, lease length, furnishing, and building (e.g. Modena House, Defoe House, Kent Building).


Who Rents in London City Island?

Ideal for buy-to-let landlords, the area attracts:

  • Finance and legal professionals working in Canary Wharf or The City

  • Digital and creative industries (many employed locally or hybrid)

  • Relocators and international tenants seeking premium, lifestyle-led residences

  • Corporate tenants requiring fully managed, long-term leases

This results in high rental stability and strong long-term ROI for well-positioned flats.


Key Factors for a Successful Buy-to-Let Investment

  1. Choose the right building – Blocks such as Grantham House, Modena House, and Defoe House command stronger rents due to river views or amenity proximity.

  2. Furnish appropriately – Furnished apartments let faster and attract higher-quality tenants in City Island.

  3. Ensure full compliance – Fraser Bond handles:

    • EPC certification

    • EICRs

    • Deposit protection

    • AST tenancy agreements

    • Service charge reviews

  4. Let with professional support – Our bespoke lettings team ensures your flat is marketed effectively and let to fully vetted tenants, fast.


Fraser Bond’s Buy-to-Let Support Services

Fraser Bond offers end-to-end investment and property management solutions for landlords:

  • Acquisition Support – Off-market access, pricing validation, and legal coordination

  • Rental Valuation – Accurate market-based forecasting to set achievable yields

  • Lettings & Marketing – High-quality marketing, tenant sourcing, referencing, and tenancy setup

  • Property Management – Full compliance, maintenance, rent collection, inspections, and reporting

  • Portfolio Advice – For investors holding multiple City Island or East London properties

 Start building or scaling your London City Island portfolio at FraserBond.com