Cheaper cost of living - Another fantastic benefit of investing in the property market in Watford is that the overall cost of living is cheaper than London, which will encourage more people to move there (particularly in light of the current cost of living crisis). Living in Watford provides all the benefits of London without the cost.

Excellent transport connections - With Watford being located so close to London, it has a lot of fantastic public transport links and access to London’s six major airports. It's also close to the M25 (or Orbital Motorway), allowing road commuters to easily drive into London each day. 

Watford is quite compact, making travel in and out especially easy. It has an extensive bus and train network, with five train stations and a London Underground station going into the capital.

Outstanding employment opportunities - As a commuter town just 15 miles north of London, Watford has a plethora of employment opportunities. Several big businesses have their headquarters here, including the Camelot Group and the Hilton Regional Office for Europe. 

Over 5.8 million people work in the capital, with many of those people commuting into the city from outside the boundaries of Greater London. This alone makes conveniently close towns like Watford attractive for investors.

Watford is a cultural hub - It's easy to get into London from Watford to soak in the culture and attractions of the city, but Watford also has its own cultural hotspots, seeing an influx of tourists every year.

One of the main tourist attractions is the Warner Bros Studios Tour, taking visitors through the sets from the Harry Potter films.

 Other popular places to visit include the Watford Colosseum, the Vicarage Road Stadium - home to Watford FC - the outdoor shopping mall, Waterfields Shopping Park, and the Watford Business Park.

Investment opportunities - Watford is a fantastic town for investment, achieving top ranking as one of the UK's best commuter locations. According to research conducted by Dataloft, around 45% of people moving to Watford move there from London, with a predicted price growth of 17% between 2021 and 2025, compared to London's predictions of 12.6% during the same time period. 

Other statistics from Dataloft show that Watford had an annual price growth of 6.6% between 2020 and 2021, despite the pandemic, with London trailing slightly behind at 6.1%.