Advice & Insights
Practical property advice for buyers, sellers and landlords, with a local focus on W2, W9 and NW8. Explore clear explanations of buying, selling, lettings and London market developments to help you plan your next step with confidence.
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Awaab’s Law and Private Landlords: What Is Changing, and What Should You Do Now?
What the proposed extension of Awaab’s Law means for private landlords and tenants in England, and how to respond to damp, mould and serious hazards now.
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Your Property Isn’t Selling: What Should You Review Before Reducing the Price?
Property not selling? Review pricing, portal search brackets, buyer feedback and mortgage affordability before deciding whether to reduce your asking price.
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Buying or Selling a Flat: What Should You Know About Surveys?
Buying or selling a flat? Understand survey levels, mortgage valuations, shared building checks and how to respond when a survey raises concerns.
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Could Proposed Leasehold Fee Caps Make Buying and Selling a Flat Simpler?
Could proposed leasehold fee caps make buying or selling a flat simpler? What could change, and what buyers and sellers should check now.
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What Changes to Right to Rent Checks on 1 October?
From 1 October 2026, revised Right to Rent codes of practice apply in England. Here is what landlords, letting agents and prospective tenants need to know.
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Are London House Prices Falling, or Is the Market Simply Becoming More Selective?
London’s property market is not moving as one. Discover why houses and flats are performing differently, what separates apparently similar homes and why realistic pricing matters more than ever.
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How Might the “Mansion Tax” Change the Market for £2m+ Homes?
The proposed High Value Council Tax Surcharge could affect how £2m+ homes are valued, marketed and assessed by buyers. Here is what owners, sellers, buyers and landlords need to know.
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Should Mortgage Rates Change Your Property Plans?
Mortgage rates can affect buyers, homeowners, sellers and landlords in different ways. Here is how to assess changing borrowing costs without basing a property decision on one headline.
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Do New Developments Change the Market for Existing Homes?
An impartial look at how new developments can affect existing homes, local values, rental competition, affordability and buyer choice, with examples from W2 and NW8.
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Does Your Westminster Rental Property Need an HMO Licence?
Westminster’s renewed Additional HMO Licensing Scheme begins on 31 August 2026. Here is what landlords need to check about occupiers, households, property type, applications and existing licences.