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Notes on a market
Data we collect ourselves, written up monthly. No forecasts we would not act on with our own money.
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Stamp duty maths for a second home in 2026
The surcharge, the thresholds and the two reliefs buyers most often miss. Worked through on a real purchase price.
Guides
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The leasehold questions to ask before you offer
Lease length, ground rent, service charge and the major works nobody mentions on the viewing.
Market
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What the autumn rate cut actually does to London prices
Rates moved in August. Here is what changed in the numbers we see across the desk, and what did not.
Guides
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Buying a period house: seven checks worth the money
Damp, drains, deeds and four other things worth paying a specialist to look at before you exchange.
Design
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Why lateral space now outperforms square footage
Buyers are paying more per foot for a flat plan than for a taller one. The premium is measurable.
Neighbourhood
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Nine Elms, four years on
The scheme has finished delivering. Resale values, rental yields and what the next four years look like.