SellingOct 6, 2026 · Eleanor Hart
What a buyer decides in the first ten seconds
Most buyers make up their mind before they reach the hall. What they notice, in order, and the inexpensive changes that make the difference.
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Notes on London homes
Market notes, neighbourhood guides and practical advice for buying, selling and renting in London.
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MarketSep 30, 2026 · Chloe Laurent
London rents in autumn 2026: steadier, but not cheaper
After three years of sharp rises, rents across our six areas grew 2.1% in the last twelve months. Where demand is still outrunning supply, and what that means for tenants and landlords.
BuyingSep 22, 2026 · Priya Shah
Guide price, offers over, asking price: what each one means
The words in front of a price tell you how the seller wants to sell. A plain guide to the phrases you will see on our listings, and how to pitch an offer against each.
SellingSep 15, 2026 · Marco Bellini
How to prepare your home for its photographs
Your listing photographs are the first viewing for every buyer. A room-by-room guide to getting ready for the photographer, from the people who book them.
NeighbourhoodsSep 8, 2026 · Aiko Tanaka
A weekend in Greenwich, by someone who lives there
Markets, park walks, a river bus and the best view in south-east London. How a local spends a weekend in Greenwich, and why buyers fall for it.
RentingAug 28, 2026 · Chloe Laurent
Renting with a pet in London: what landlords actually ask
More landlords now consider pets, but the conversation goes better when you are prepared. The questions you will be asked, and how to answer them.
BuyingAug 19, 2026 · Tom Whitaker
EPC ratings explained, and the improvements worth making first
What the energy performance certificate actually measures, why it affects the price of your home, and which improvements give the best return for the money.
BuyingAug 5, 2026 · Daniel Reyes
The first-time buyer's checklist, from mortgage to moving day
Buying your first home in London takes around four months from offer to keys. Every step in order, with the paperwork you need at each one.
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