UK Property News & Insights

The history of the Notting Hill Carnival, and the enduring appeal of Notting Hill as one of London's best-loved residential areas, with the latest rental market data, from Kens Estate.

UK house price growth slowed in July, while London recorded a tenth consecutive month of annual decline. We examine rising mortgage costs, weaker approvals, new housing policy proposals, rental trends, and the impact of a stronger pound on yen-based investors.

UK property market report for June 2026. House price growth rebounded sharply, but SDLT base effects remain a key distortion. Explore London’s continued weakness, stronger regional performance in the Midlands and North, rental trends, and the latest Bank of England outlook.

UK property market report for May 2026, covering flat house prices, moderating declines in London, rising rents, yield support, and the latest Bank of England policy outlook for investors.

The UK housing market entered spring 2026 showing mild resilience rather than momentum.

A practical guide for companies arranging London accommodation for relocated staff, covering corporate lets, individual tenancies, deposit protection, advance rent and the Renters' Rights Act 2025.

While London's overall rent growth has been moderating, there are significant differences between areas. Here we look at the latest data for the key neighbourhoods where Japanese expatriates tend to live.

In recent years, significant legislative changes have taken place across the UK rental market — changes that can no longer be ignored. At the centre of these reforms is the Renters’ Rights Act.

A step-by-step guide to finding a home in the UK, covering property viewings, submitting an offer, negotiating with the landlord, referencing and contracts through to moving in, from Kens Estate.

A review of the UK rental market in 2024, covering persistent rent increases across London and the outlook for the real estate market in 2025, from Kens Estate.

An overview of the boiler systems commonly found in UK homes, including combi, system and electric tank boilers, with the pros and cons of each, from Kens Estate.

How to prepare for and respond to emergencies in London, with the 'Go in, Stay in, Tune in' advice and steps to keep your household ready, from Kens Estate.