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“Billionaire’s Row” Effect Winnington Road sits right next to The Bishops Avenue, nicknamed Billionaire’s Row. From the late 1990s through the 2010s, this area became a hotspot for: Overseas billionaires Offshore companies Speculative luxury developers Many houses were bought not to live in, but to: Demolish and rebuild mega-mansions Sit on land value alone Flip later at huge profit When markets shifted, projects stalled — leaving houses empty for years. Demolition → Half-Finished → Abandoned A very common Winnington Road pattern: Original large house bought Residents moved out Interior stripped Planning permission applied for massive rebuild Permission delayed, rejected, or legally challenged Owner runs out of time, money, or interest Once a house is stripped and exposed, it deteriorates fast — and looks abandoned even if legally owned. Planning Restrictions & Legal Battles Barnet Council and nearby boroughs tightened rules on: Basement “iceberg” mansions Height, bulk, and footprint Tree preservation and heritage impact Some Winnington Road properties became stuck in: Years-long planning appeals Court disputes Ownership changes mid-project During that limbo, properties are left untouched. Offshore Ownership & Vanishing Owners Many properties on Winnington Road are owned by: Shell companies Overseas trusts Foreign investors who no longer visit the UK If the owner: Dies Faces sanctions Loses wealth Gets caught in probate or international disputes …the property can sit empty for a decade or more with no clear decision-maker. Maintenance Costs Are Insane These aren’t normal houses: Huge footprints Old structures Complex drainage, roofs, basements Just maintaining them while empty can cost tens of thousands per year. Some owners choose to do nothing rather than throw money into a property they plan to redevelop “eventually”