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With over £30 billion being invested in the uplift of different areas, investors have an opportunity to capitalise on London's regeneration growth story. While the benefits of such investment are many, there are also a few risks to note. London’s new-build property sector is closely linked to regeneration, including strategic placemaking that transforms former industrial …
Read the articleBy 2030, the UK government expects all rental homes to have an EPC rating of at least C. Landlords have time to comply, but planning ahead is important to prevent last-minute costs and make sure homes stay available for rent. This guide shares some useful tips on how to raise the EPC rating of your …
Read the articleEver since the discontinuation of the Multiple Dwellings Relief in June 2024, property and portfolio investors in the UK have been seeking alternative ways to save on the high rates of residential stamp duty land tax (SDLT). The ‘six or more’ dwellings rule helps qualify for non-residential SDLT.
Read the articleAs of October 1, 2030, all landlords in the UK must make sure that their rental properties have an EPC rating of at least C or a valid exemption in order to continue renting them out legally under the new MEES rules. More than half the homes in the UK's private rental sector (PRS) currently …
Read the articleBuying a house in London as a first-time buyer, an overseas resident, or a buy-to-let investor is a big decision that requires careful budget planning. With the average cost of property in London significantly higher than in most parts of the UK, buyers should carefully consider the full cost of buying property in London rather …
Read the articleAn important update in the last Autumn Statement, Mansion Tax is a new surcharge on high-value homes in the UK, which will come into effect from April 2028. If you are a homeowner or landlord of a property worth over £2 million, you will be liable to pay this tax and therefore it's important you …
Read the articleAs a landlord, investor or homebuyer considering a property move in the UK capital, negative or hostile headlines about the London property market are rife.
Read the articleGround rent is something that leasehold property owners in the UK have to deal with, and if the laws around this feudal landholding arrangement aren’t regulated, it can become a financial burden.
Read the articleProperty prices in London witnessed a cooling-off period in the last few months of 2025 as supply increased to decade-high levels. With more homes available and sellers pricing competitively, many buyers made the most of this situation and decided to make the move. As conveyancing and the other buying formalities are completed, thousands of buyers …
Read the articleWhether buying for self-use or as a buy-to-let (BTL) investment, London property investors are currently experiencing a strong buyer's market. The cooling of prices in autumn, driven by decade-high supply levels, led to an increase in buying activity into the new year. However, despite properties becoming more affordable, landlords still need to be cautious as …
Read the articleSelling a leasehold home in London can take a few more weeks compared to freehold properties, as your solicitor will need to run a few more checks about the terms of the lease and also liaise with the freeholder.
Read the articleLabour has pushed this year’s Autumn statement to late November from its usual October schedule, as pressure mounts on the government to fix its fiscal deficit.
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