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.

Buying a Home in the UK – A Realistic Journey

Guides

July 15, 2025

0 comments

Buying a Home in the UK – A Realistic Journey

It's easy for me to forget that many people don't understand the home-buying process, as evidenced by the questions I receive on this site. Here is a simplified journey for those who need it.

Read article

General

July 6, 2025

1 comments

New site features

A couple of new features have been added to allow visitors to get in touch with me a bit easier, and contribute to the site.

Read article

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

Guides

July 1, 2025

0 comments

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?

Read article

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

Guides

June 30, 2025

0 comments

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.

Read article

Mortgage Rules Under Review – But Will Anything Actually Change?

Regulation

June 27, 2025

0 comments

Mortgage Rules Under Review – But Will Anything Actually Change?

The FCA is reviewing UK mortgage rules to improve access for first-time buyers, older borrowers, and the self-employed. Key topics include lending flexibility, affordability checks, and later-life borrowing. Change may be coming—slowly.

Read article

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

Guides

June 14, 2025

0 comments

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.

Read article

Market notes, data checks & field commentary

Buying a Home in the UK – A Realistic Journey

New site features

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

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

Mortgage Rules Under Review – But Will Anything Actually Change?

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

Search the archive

Topics

Popular Tags