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Expert resources for buying property in London. Clear guidance for international and domestic buyers.
Buying & costs
The total cost of buying in prime London
Every cost attached to a £2m purchase, line by line — SDLT at four buyer profiles, legal and survey fees, leasehold notice fees, and ongoing service charge, ground rent and ATED.
SDLT for Overseas Buyers
How UK stamp duty works for non-resident buyers in 2026 — bands, the 2% surcharge, and worked £2m examples.
Leasehold Risk
Marriage value is still payable in 2026, the 80-year cliff, ground-rent clauses lenders refuse — plus a service-charge benchmark by district built from our own catalogue.
Off-Plan Finance & FX
No binding mortgage offer two years out, unhedged currency exposure, and down-valuation risk. Why a completion beyond 24 months should be underwritten as cash.
UK Ownership Structures Compared
Personal, company and trust ownership at a £2m price point — SDLT, ATED and annual costs side by side.
Families & settling in
Rent Before You Buy
Why renting in London for six to twelve months usually beats buying on arrival — and what the Renters' Rights Act 2025 changed about advance rent, deposits and notice.
State School Admissions for International Families
How England's state school admissions actually work: address-based allocation, last distance offered, in-year applications, and why you cannot apply without a UK address.
Settling Into London
The practical first month: registering with a GP, knowing your nearest A&E, council tax, TV licence, driving on a foreign licence, banking without UK credit history.
International Buyer Guide
Complete guide to buying London property from overseas, including taxes, legal process, and documentation requirements.
Russian-Speaking Services
Русскоязычный консультант по недвижимости в Лондоне. Full property advisory services available in Russian.
Landlords & investors
EPC & MEES 2030 for Landlords
The 1 October 2030 minimum energy standard, the £10,000 cost cap, and what it means for buy-to-let buyers.
ATED & Company Ownership
The annual tax cost of holding a London home in a company envelope, including the 2026–27 ATED charges.
Free worksheet
Get this as a printable worksheet by email
One email with the full cost-of-buying worksheet, laid out so you can print it and work through a real purchase line by line.
Explore Neighbourhoods
Area Guides
Detailed guides to London's most prestigious neighbourhoods
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