The United Kingdom market, decoded.
Guides, data, and straight talk on United Kingdom off-plan real estate — written by the people who do the deals, for investors who want the full picture.
London’s Property Market in 2026: Prices, Rents and New-Build Supply, by the Numbers
London s average house price was £569,000 in July 2026, down 3.3% in a year and the weakest of any English region, while private rents rose 3.5%. We set out the figures on prices, rents and new-build…
The Running Costs of a London Flat: Service Charges, Ground Rent, Council Tax and Insurance
A large part of the yearly cost of owning a London flat is the service charge, which averaged £2,801 in 2025, plus counc…
Off-Plan in London: Deposits, Exchange, Warranties and the Building-Safety Checks to Make
Buying a London flat off-plan means paying deposits now for a home that may be finished years later. We explain how the…
UK Mortgages for Non-Residents: What Lenders Ask For and What Deposit to Expect
UK mortgages for buyers living abroad exist, but only a limited group of lenders offers them, usually through specialist…
Renting Out a London Flat in 2026: The Renters’ Rights Act, Deposits, Licensing and the 90-Night Rule
Since 1 May 2026, private tenancies in England roll on with no end date, section 21 evictions are gone and rent can rise…
London’s Regeneration Areas for New Homes: Nine Elms, Woolwich, Canary Wharf, Stratford, King’s Cross and More
Much of London s new-build supply sits on former industrial, railway and dock land. We profile the main regeneration are…
Taxes for Overseas Owners of London Property: Rental Income, Capital Gains and Inheritance Tax
Living abroad does not take a London flat outside UK tax. Rent is taxed through the Non-Resident Landlord Scheme, a sale…
Leasehold, Freehold and Share of Freehold: What You Actually Own in a London Flat After the 2024 Reforms
Almost every London flat, new or old, is sold on a long lease. We explain what leasehold ownership means, how share of f…
Stamp Duty for Overseas Buyers in 2026: The Bands, the 5% Surcharge and the 2% Non-Resident Charge
Most overseas buyers of a London flat pay Stamp Duty at the standard bands plus a 5% surcharge plus a 2% non-resident ch…
Buying a New-Build Flat in London from Abroad: The Whole Process, Reservation to Completion
A buyer living outside the UK can purchase a London new-build flat in their own name, but the route from reservation to…
