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.
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...
Chestertons News
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.
Market Insights
Chestertons Quarterly Trends - Summer 2026
July 2026
Explore the latest London property market trends in our Summer 2026 Market Update.
Chestertons News
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.
Market Insights
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...
Market Insights
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.
Market Insights
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.
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...
Market Insights
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?
Market Insights
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.
Market Insights
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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