Market Insights
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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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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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...
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Summer 2026
May 2026
Summer is a vibrant time in London’s property market. Buyers are actively searching, tenants are ready to move, and well-presented homes get noticed fast.
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Chestertons Sales Market Update – April 2026
May 2026
Buyer demand across London softened further in April as geopolitical uncertainty continued to impact market sentiment following the conflict in the Middle East.
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Monthly Lettings Report – April 2026
May 2026
The continuing uncertainty in the Middle East and imminent arrival of the Renters’ Rights Act appear to have led to a sharp rise in tenants in London ‘staying put’ in the...
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Renters’ Rights Act Goes Live: The Biggest Reset in Renting for Over 30 Years
April 2026
The Renters’ Rights Act comes into force today, marking a significant reset in how the private rented sector operates.
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Bank of England Rate News
April 2026
The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75%, as policymakers weigh persistent inflationary pressures.
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