Raising the rent: how section 13 works under the new Act
Of all the changes the Renters' Rights Act made on 1 May 2026, the one most landlords will meet first is the new rule on rent increases. Fixed...
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Prime London’s first price rise in four years: what it means
For four years the quarterly news from prime central London has been some version of the same headline: prices down again. This month Knight...
Stamp duty when buying in London from abroad: the real cost
For an international buyer, stamp duty land tax is usually the largest single cost of buying in London after the price itself, and the one most...
List in October, complete in spring: an autumn sale timetable
Most conversations about selling start with price. This autumn, the calendar deserves equal attention, because the time between agreeing to sell...
Fewer lets, firmer rents: prime London lettings this autumn
The prime London lettings market sent two signals in August that look contradictory. Fewer tenancies were agreed than a year earlier, by a wide...
Selling in prime London this autumn: what the numbers say
If you have been reading the property pages this year you will have seen prime central London described as down nine per cent and down three...
The Renters’ Rights Act five months on: what has changed
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 commenced on 1 May 2026, and unlike most housing legislation it arrived all at once rather than in stages. Five...
What presentation is actually worth, and what it isn’t
I have spent the past two years studying interior design in the evenings, and this month the British Academy of Interior Design awarded me the...
SW3 3 Property Prices – Chelsea Micro Market Report
The AreaThe SW3 3 postcode sector lies in the heart of Chelsea, one of London’s most prestigious and internationally recognised residential neighbourhoods....
Dolce Vita launches its luxury franchise programme
A unique opportunity to own a luxury real estate franchiseDolce Vita has built a strong reputation in the luxury property sector, representing...
French Riviera homes: why choosing the right partners matters
Owning property on the French Riviera isn’t just about sea views and long lunches. It’s a business. A beautiful, sun-drenched, occasionally champagne-fuelled...
Binghatti and Dolce Vita announce a new Dubai partnership
We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Binghatti Dubai, one of the UAE’s most innovative and visionary luxury developers.This collaboration...