Market Insights
Bank of England holds rates as committed London buyers strengthen the market
July 2026
The Bank of England has held the Base Rate at 3.75%. We examine what the decision means for buyers, sellers and London’s property market.
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Chestertons'Quarterly Trends - Summer 2026
July 2026
Explore the latest London property market trends in our Summer 2026 Market Update.
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Letting agent fees for landlords
July 2026
Finding the right letting agent means understanding exactly what you're paying for. At Chestertons, we believe in complete fee transparency, so you can compare your optio...
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Chestertons Sales Market Update – June 2026
July 2026
Challenging” conditions remain in the London homes sales market, due to ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainty, but our data shows offers and exchanges holding up.
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Chestertons' Lettings Market Update – June 2026
July 2026
Demand for rental properties jumped for the second consecutive month in June, reversing months of decline, as demand continued to pivot, from the sales to renting.
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Longer days can help you achieve a better sale price
June 2026
When people think about achieving a better sale price, they usually focus on pricing strategy, presentation, or timing the launch. But what about daylight?
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The unexpected result of the renters’ rights act
June 2026
After nearly 20 years working across London's rental market, one thing I have learnt is that landlord and tenant behaviour often changes long before the headlines catch u...
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Bank of England Holds Base Rate at 3.75%
June 2026
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has voted to hold the base rate at 3.75%, offering a moment of stability for buyers and sellers in a shifting market.
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Monthly Lettings Report – May 2026
June 2026
Enquiries on Chestertons' Lettings portal jumped by 17% in May compared with a year ago, reversing a 13% fall recorded in April.
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Corporate Relocations in Summer: How London Landlords Can Benefit
June 2026
For many landlords, this year has required a reset. Legislative change, shifting demand patterns and a more measured rental market have all combined to make “business as ...
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Monthly Sales Report – May 2026
June 2026
Economic and geopolitical uncertainty continued to influence buyer activity across London's residential property market in May, according to Chestertons latest monthly su...
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How to Attract Serious London Buyers This Summer
June 2026
Summer is still a key selling period in London, but in 2026 the way buyers behave within it has changed. One of the clearest shifts is that the rental market is now quiet...