Market Insights
Chestertons Lettings Market Update - July 2026
August 2026
London’s lettings market is settling into a steadier pattern following an initial surge in activity after the Renters’ Rights Act came into force.
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Climate crisis versus keeping cool: London’s air-conditioning dilemma
August 2026
Air conditioning is moving up the wish lists of London buyers and tenants, particularly those viewing top-floor flats.
But can we keep our homes cool without worsening t...
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Landlord Responsibilities: A Practical Guide to Letting Property Responsibly
August 2026
Letting property can be a rewarding investment, but it carries significant legal duties. Getting them wrong risks civil penalties, prosecution and difficulty regaining po...
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Chestertons is proud to partner with HSBC
August 2026
Chestertons is proud to partner with HSBC UK, helping our international and globally mobile clients open UK bank accounts.
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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.
Chestertons News
Andy Burnham is right on stamp duty but London must not pay the price
July 2026
Andy Burnham is right to target stamp duty, but could his proposed replacement unfairly penalise London homeowners and landlords? Adam Jennings, Head of Residential at Ch...
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Chestertons is calling for better referencing and tenancy checks
July 2026
Adam Jennings, Head of Residential at Chestertons, explains how robust checks and ongoing property management can protect landlords from rental fraud.
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Home buying reform: what the changes mean for buyers and sellers
July 2026
Buying or selling a home? Proposed government reforms could make the process faster, more transparent and less stressful.
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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.