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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.
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Have Property Prices Really Fallen by 25% in Westminster?
What the latest figures may and may not tell buyers, sellers and landlords A headline suggesting that property prices have fallen by more than 25% is likely to attract attention. For homeowners, it may prompt an uncomfortable question: has my property really lost a quarter of its value? For buyers, the same figure may suggest…
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How Do I Know If My Property Is Priced Right?
Setting an asking price can be one of the more difficult parts of selling a property. Naturally, most sellers want to achieve the best possible outcome. But buyers are usually comparing several properties at the same time, and their view of value is shaped not only by the home itself, but by what else is…
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How Far Ahead Should I Start Planning to Buy My Next Home?
Moving home rarely begins with a viewing. More often, it begins with an idea. One of the easiest assumptions to make when buying a home is that planning begins when you start viewing properties. In reality, many of the most important decisions happen long before that first viewing. Planning ahead isn’t really about setting a strict…
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My Offer Has Been Accepted – What Happens Next?
Congratulations! Having your offer accepted is something worth celebrating. After what may have been weeks – or even months – of searching, viewing properties and weighing up decisions, you’ve reached an important milestone. It’s also perfectly normal for the excitement to be followed quite quickly by another thought: “So… what happens now?” Although your offer has…
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What Should I Consider Before Deciding How to Let My Property?
For landlords considering how best to let a property, the decision has rarely been simply about comparing one rental figure with another. Changes to the private rental sector have altered how assured tenancies operate in England, while short-stay options come with their own rules, restrictions and practical considerations. For many landlords, a professionally managed assured…
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How Do I Know When I’m Ready to Sell My Home?
A thoughtful guide to understanding your reasons, exploring your options and deciding when the time feels right. Thinking about selling your home and being ready to sell aren’t necessarily the same thing. For some, the decision follows a clear change in circumstances – a growing family, children leaving home, a new job or a property…
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Where Do I Start When Buying A Property in London?
A practical guide to approaching your property search with clarity and confidence. Buying a property in London is an exciting milestone, but it’s easy to see why many buyers feel overwhelmed before they’ve even viewed their first home. With thousands of properties on the market, endless online advice and regular headlines about house prices, interest…
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Should I Sell Before I Buy?
Understanding your options before making one of life’s biggest property decisions. If you’re planning to move home, one of the first questions you’re likely to ask yourself is whether it’s better to sell your current property before buying your next one. It’s a topic that comes up time and again, and it’s easy to see…