Property research desk

Market notes, data checks & field commentary

Some notes on housing-market research, methodology updates, and source notes, built to show how the signals are interpreted and where the numbers come from. Best case, you find it interesting, worst, you killed some time whilst the kettle boils.

London’s Great Estates: The Hidden Hands Behind Prime Property

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June 30, 2025

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London’s Great Estates: The Hidden Hands Behind Prime Property

Explore London’s historic Great Estates like Grosvenor and Cadogan, and how they still shape Prime Central London’s property market today.

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Understanding the Difference: London, Prime London and Prime Central London

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July 1, 2025

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Understanding the Difference: London, Prime London and Prime Central London

What are the key differences between London, Prime London, and Prime Central London, and what makes PCL the most exclusive property area in the UK?

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Landlords and the EPC C Rating: What You Need to Know

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June 14, 2025

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Landlords and the EPC C Rating: What You Need to Know

Landlords must upgrade rental properties to EPC C by 2025 for new tenancies and 2028 for all. Learn what the rules mean, how to improve your rating, estimated costs, and why acting now avoids fines, vacancies, and rushed, expensive upgrades.

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March 25, 2025

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Understanding the Retirement Annuity

Someone asked me today to explain an annuity. It was a fair question; He is approaching retirement, so will I soon. He asked because he looked and was immediately overwhelmed, and I am not surprised.

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Mortgage deposit provided by bank of mum and dad

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February 13, 2025

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Mortgage deposit provided by bank of mum and dad

Children who have the benefit of mum and dad to help them out with a mortgage deposit have a great advantage but mum and dad need to appreciate it's not a loan.

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