London Property - Unlock Property Wealth
The London Property Podcast, hosted by Farnaz Fazaipour, offers independent intelligence for serious London property owners and investors. Drawing on 30 years of prime London market experience, the show provides honest insights without estate agent spin or vested interests. Topics include prime and super-prime London, leasehold reform, IHT planning, rental market shifts, regeneration hotspots, and tax and legal changes. Trusted by over 1,500 HNWI members across the UK and internationally, new episodes are released every week.
Episodes
The Week in Prime London , 18 August 2026: The Top of the Market Is Thinning
Send us Fan Mail Six developments shaping the prime central London property market this week. New HMRC disposal data shows overseas owners stepping back from top-end UK residential property, with sales above £5m thinning as tax changes bite ahead of a two-point rise on property income in 2027. Elsewhere: falling values are allowing families to reclaim overpaid inheritance tax; the private-rented r
Mansion Tax Fears, But Prime London Money Stays
Send us Fan MailFour London boroughs. Fifty-five per cent of the proposed mansion tax. This is where the Budget conversation starts.This week: why the mansion tax would fall on just four postcodes; how Grosvenor's spending across Mayfair and Belgravia shows the core still holding; what one hundred days of the Renters' Rights Act is doing to rental supply; why China's super-rich are
Can You Still Make Money as a London Landlord? | Arbuthnot Latham's Angela Niering-Wren
Send us Fan Mail Buy-to-let has become a profession, and the accidental landlords of the 80s and 90s are reaching the end of the road. Farnaz Fazaipour speaks with Angela Niering-Wren, Senior Commercial Banker at Arbuthnot Latham, about tighter lending, Renters' Rights, Building Safety, and what it now takes to borrow against property in prime London. The London Property Podcast Hosted by Far
Burnham's Tax Signals, Overseas Capital and a Cooling Prime Market , Tuesday Bulletin, 4 August 2026
Send us Fan MailThis week the market is being moved by a tax that does not yet exist. Speculation over how Andy Burnham will reshape property taxation is already doing the damage the reforms themselves have not. Buyers and sellers are hesitating, and prime London — where transactions are already thin — feels it first. In this week's bulletin: → The "uncertainty tax" freezing decisio
What Happened to Approved Inspectors? Nicholas Boyarsky on Building Safety Delays in London
Send us Fan MailWith 30 years in prime central London, Farnaz Fazaipour talks to architect Nicholas Boyarsky about the upheaval in building control. The move to the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) forced private approved inspectors to re‑register and many couldn't, and went into liquidation. The result: a growing BSR backlog of transitional cases and real delays for developers and homeowners
Westminster Feels It First: Prime London's Tax Reckoning Begins
Send us Fan MailThis week the property-tax debate stopped being theoretical and started showing up in prices.Reports put a £247,000 fall on Westminster values as the market absorbs the proposed High Value Property Surcharge — the £800-a-year homes tax — plus talk of a land value tax to replace council tax and stamp duty. Green Street News confirmed prime London is now around 25% below peak, with t
Renters' Rights Act: How the Upfront Rent Ban Is Reshaping Prime London Lettings and Sales
Send us Fan MailTen weeks in, and the Renters' Rights Act is no longer a debate — it's the operating reality. The headline change is simple: a landlord can no longer demand a year, six months, even three months upfront as the price of a tenancy. One month, then you're periodic.The abuse it was written to stop is real, and I've seen it. Not our tenants, not central London — a si
Asset-Rich, Cash-Poor: The Wealth Tax Trap for Prime London
Send us Fan Mail 8. Podcast description (Spotify / Apple) This week's London Property News Bulletin: why being asset-rich isn't the same as being able to pay. One in seven UK households now holds a net worth of £1m+, mostly locked in property and pensions — making a wealth tax on paper value a real risk for prime London owners. Plus landlord sales concentrated in London and the South, a
The New Owners of Prime London. The Keys Are Changing Hands.
Send us Fan MailThe people being forced to sell prime London right now are not who you think. Not developers. Not buy-to-let landlords. Highly-paid professionals who bought at the peak and can't refinance — facing surveyor downvaluations of 10–17% and prime central assets 40% below 2015 peaks. Farnaz Fazaipour, 30 years in prime central London, walks through who's selling, who's buy
London Property Market Update: Leasehold, Tax & Rising Rents | Weekly Bulletin
Send us Fan MailThirty years in prime central London, one independent view on the week's property news. This week: ground rent reform from the estate's side, rising rents as landlords exit, mansion tax speculation at £1.5m, a spike in inheritance tax investigations, the Renters' Rights Act reaching trusts, and tighter rules on short lets. A calm, considered read on what's chang
Policy first. Damage later. 30 years watching the same pattern repeat.
Send us Fan MailFarnaz Fazaipour has spent 30 years in prime central London, running an independent platform built on personal recommendation and serving 1,500 HNWI members. In this solo episode: why property is the irresistible political football, how one line in a stamp duty schedule stopped thousands of homes being built, and why the landlords who restructured ahead of the Renters' Rights
Income tax, VAT and national insurance are off limits. Everything else is under review.
Send us Fan MailNews Bulletin — 8 July 2026. Six stories through the prime London property lens.This week: Burnham puts property tax on the table with a land value tax under consideration; Westminster debates a £5 million investor visa; Knight Frank's head of super prime says London offers the best buying opportunities in a decade; Gulf capital backs The Bay on Hyde Park's doorstep; Bank
The £400M Problem With UK Conveyancing — And What To Do Before Reform Arrives
Send us Fan MailOne in three UK property transactions never completes — costing consumers £400 million a year and the wider economy £1.5 billion. Drawing on 30 years in Prime Central London, Farnaz Fazaipour explains why conveyancing is broken by design, what the government's reform roadmap actually proposes, and the three practical moves to make before the safety net arrives: instruct specia
Institutional Money Moves In: Six Stories Reshaping London's Property Market This Week
Send us Fan MailThis week's bulletin covers six stories and together they point to one of the most consequential structural shifts in the market in a single quarter. Morgan Stanley acquiring 3,200 London rentals for over a billion pounds. Smaller landlords exiting. New housing safety regulations in force overnight. Leasehold transparency under fresh pressure. Overseas institutional money rea
London Property News: Home-Buying Reform, SDLT Surge & the £1bn PRS Deal
Send us Fan MailSix stories. Prime London lens. What matters to owners this week.Stamp duty bills have risen 194% over the past decade — four times faster than house prices. In prime London that burden is quietly keeping people in properties that no longer suit them. This week's bulletin also covers the government's biggest home-buying shake-up in a generation, Morgan Stanley's £1.0
Could 67% of Your Pension Disappear in Tax? What Every London Property Owner Needs to Know Before April 2027
Send us Fan MailFrom April 2027, unspent pension pots will be subject to inheritance tax for the first time and for HNWI London property owners, the combined effect of IHT and income tax could leave families with as little as a third of what was saved. Farnaz Fazaipour is joined by Alan Kennedy, Managing Director of Trident Tax, to work through the numbers and the options: mirror wills, the 25% ta
What Happens When You Regulate the Market But Not the People Advising It?
Send us Fan MailFor almost 30 years, the same structural problem has repeated: the government regulates property owners directly because the agents advising them carry no professional accountability. No licence. No exams. No liability. In this Friday Opinion, Farnaz Fazaipour makes the case that the compliance burden has been landing in the wrong place — and asks whether mandating agent regulation
Is Prime London Liquidity Tightening? Five Market Stories You Need to Watch This Week.
Send us Fan MailFive things worth knowing this week.1. Prices dip, transactions drop.Halifax confirmed a 0.1% fall in UK house prices in May. London and the South East led the decline. Residential transactions fell 3% in April to just over 101,000. Higher inflation expectations are keeping borrowing costs elevated despite recent cuts. For prime London owners, the headline number is less important
Safety Beats Tax
Send us Fan MailFor 18 months, the dominant narrative out of prime London has been departure — non-doms leaving, capital relocating to the Gulf and beyond. Gary Hersham, with 40 years at the top of this market, is hearing something different: Gulf-based clients calling to come back, driven not by a change in tax policy but by a reassessment of personal safety. Farnaz Fazaipour discusses what this
Overseas Buyers Retreat 30%. Prime London Holds
Send us Fan MailFarnaz Fazaipour, founder of London Property, has spent 30 years in prime central London advising high-net-worth clients independently. This is her Tuesday Bulletin for 3 June 2026.Six stories this week: a 30% retreat by overseas buyers; an April 2027 IHT deadline that affects pension wealth directly; planning reforms against a backdrop of 7% target delivery; the lights-out Mayfair
Gulf Wealth Is Coming Back to London
Send us Fan MailGary Hersham, founder of Beauchamp Estates and one of London's longest-standing prime market figures, returns to the London Property Podcast for a conversation with Farnaz Fazaipour on the state of prime central London in 2026.Gary discusses a developing return flow from the Gulf — non-doms and others who relocated to Dubai and Abu Dhabi now reconsidering after regional instab
At What Point Does a Tax Stack Become a Deterrent?
Send us Fan MailUK property tax is now 3.7% of GDP — the highest of any major economy. The Treasury is asking whether overseas owners of £2m+ homes should pay an additional levy on top of the new mansion tax — the FT calls it an "oligarch premium". And yet central London rents are up 6.7% and super-prime lettings just had a record year. The sales market is repricing. The lettings market
The Rich List exodus, Knight Frank on bonds, £53m St John's Wood, leasehold friction, landlord rents and AI broking
Send us Fan Mail Six stories shaping prime London this week. The Sunday Times Rich List exodus and the quieter arrivals taking their place. Knight Frank's warning that bonds, not base rate, are the swing factor. A £53m purchase in St John's Wood. Leasehold reform still more ambition than impact. Landlords raising rents to absorb November's tax rise. And why AI will split mortgage br
Are HNWI owners ready for what's coming next in prime London?
Send us Fan Mail Six stories shaping prime London this week. The Trump effect drives more Americans to London. New land transparency rules tighten the net on offshore ownership. MEES 2030 puts a £30,000 fine on the horizon for landlords. Polling reveals 49% think the Government is failing on housing. The Housing Minister renews the pledge on leasehold reform. And UK house prices fall for a second
London Property News - Rent Controls Rejected. Leasehold Splits. IHT Net Widens
Send us Fan Mail Six stories shaping prime London this week. The Times pushes back on rent controls and Pennycook rejects them. BTL lending rose 21% year-on-year in Q4 2025 — the landlord fightback is quieter than the exodus, but under way. Leasehold reform sets up a two-tier London market, the Finance Act 2026 pulls offshore structures into the IHT net, and City Hall opens its service charge prob
The Renters Rights Act Explained, A Plain English Guide for Prime London Landlords (May 2026)
Send us Fan Mail From 1 May 2026, the Renters Rights Act ends Section 21, abolishes fixed-term tenancies, caps upfront rent at one month, and makes it illegal to refuse tenants on benefits or with children. In this episode Farnaz walks through every change coming into force — in plain English, with the practical implications for prime London landlords. Fines for getting it wrong run from £7,000 to
1 May Changes Everything for Prime London Landlords, Renters' Rights Act, Prime Rents, and London as a Cautionary Tale
Send us Fan Mail The rules change on Friday. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 takes effect on 1 May 2026, and the era of landlord discretion is over. This week: what 1 May really means for prime portfolios, why rents are climbing as landlords reposition, why the New York Times is using London as a cautionary tale, why wealthy Britons are quietly exiting, and why lenders are watching leasehold ref
Section 21 Gone. IHT Capped. Sales Down 41%. Prime London This Week
Send us Fan Mail Five stories every prime London property owner needs this week. Section 21 abolition is 11 days away and most landlords still aren't ready with a physical delivery deadline for the government information sheet on 31 May and fines up to £7,000. IHT business property and agricultural property relief caps are now live from 6 April, with defined contribution pensions entering th
Is Prime Central London Bottoming Out, or Just Getting Started?
Send us Fan MailPrime central London is correcting hard in early 2026. Transactions have halted, values are down 15–20%, and capital is quietly moving to Malta, Dubai and Riyadh. Ben Sloane joins Farnaz Fazaipour on Word from the Street to explain what's actually happening on the ground and what might come next.In this episode:Q1 2026 in prime central London: tax reform, pre-budget positioni
Prime London Property Market Q1 2026: What's Really Happening?
Send us Fan MailSilvina Paz a prime central London property consultant with over 13 years' experience joins Farnaz Fazaipour for the Q1 2026 market update.Silvina gives her unfiltered read: prices down ~20% from peak, off-market stock at its highest in years, and a new cohort of strategic buyers British, American, Indian and European moving quietly without urgency. They also tackle the Lond
Iran Conflict, Gulf Rental Surge & the April 2027 Tax Deadline: Prime London Property News Bulletin
Send us Fan MailThis week's London Property News Bulletin — 14 April 2026.We break down six stories prime London property owners need to understand this week:1. Iran conflict rattling UK seller confidence failed sales hit 24.4% in March, a four-year high. What this means for PCL owners.2. Gulf demand pushing prime London rents higher Knight Frank data confirms what agents are hearing on the
Prime Central London Down 25% Since 2014 Belgravia & Knightsbridge Off 30%: Is the Bottom Near?
Send us Fan MailFarnaz Fazaipour is joined by Kris Ericsson, prime central London specialist, for one of the most data-rich market assessments of 2026.Kris shares the numbers few people in the market will say on record: prime central London is now 20–25% below 2014 peak levels. Belgravia and Knightsbridge are down 30%. The correction has been running for 12 years driven by interest rates, Brexit,
Prime London 2026: Vendors Discounting Heavily, Buyers Demanding Real Value & Where the Market Goes Next
Send us Fan MailFarnaz Fazaipour is joined by Jeremy Davidson for a frank assessment of where prime London property prices actually stand in 2026.Jeremy's view is direct: the market has not fully corrected. In high-value areas like Chelsea and Kensington, properties could still fall by 15–20%. Deals are happening but only where vendors accept substantial discounts from asking price. Buyers ar
Is London the Safest Bet Again? Marco Pasi on Non-Doms, Mayfair & the New Wave of Prime Buyers
Send us Fan MailFarnaz Fazaipour is joined by Marco Pasi, specialist in off-market transactions and international prime London clients, for a first-quarter 2026 market update.Marco shares what he is seeing on the ground: clients who left London for Switzerland, Monaco and Dubai are quietly reconsidering. The non-dom regime and inheritance tax changes accelerated departures but global instability,
London Property Podcast Q1 2026 Market Reality Check with Tom Tangney
Send us Fan MailIs the prime London market running out of steam or just finding its new level?Farnaz Fazaipour sits down with Tom Tangney of Rose and Partners for a frank assessment of where the market stands as we move through the first quarter of 2026. Fewer transactions above £10 million in Kensington, Holland Park, and Notting Hill. More activity at the £5 million mark. Buyers who need to mov
Is Prime Central London Still Worth It? The 18% Price Drop Nobody Talks About
Send us Fan MailPCL — Not the Only Game in TownPrime central London has dominated the conversation for decades. But the data tells a different story.In this episode, Farnaz Fazaipour reveals that prices in Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster have fallen 18% since 2015 — and that a new generation of buyers is rewriting the rules of what makes a prime London investment.The areas now outperforming: C
Mortgage & Inheritance Tax Strategy, New Landlord Tax Rules, Student Debt-for-Home Plan, Renters Rights Act & Housing Supply Crisis
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the London Property News Bulletin, we unpack a major shift in how homeowners, landlords and renters need to think about property in the capital. We explore why aggressively paying off your mortgage could unintentionally inflate your inheritance tax bill, and how smart use of mortgages, pensions, ISAs and gifting can change the numbers. We cover key tax changes fo
Tax Haven Regret: Why Wealthy Brits Are Leaving Dubai to Reinvest in London Property
Send us Fan MailAre tax havens like Dubai and Monaco really the smart escape for wealthy Brits—or a costly mistake in disguise? In this episode of the London Property Podcast, host Farnaz Fazaipour exposes the hidden downsides of fleeing London for low‑tax jurisdictions and explains why many high‑net‑worth individuals are quietly coming back.We explore:The real cost of living and rent in tax haven
London Property Market Update 2026: Prime London Demand, UK Housing Reforms and Rising Mortgage Rates
Send us Fan MailIn this week’s London Property Bulletin, Farnaz Fazaipour breaks down how Middle East tensions are pushing wealthy buyers back into prime London, the latest on UK leasehold and ground rent reforms, and why the UK housing ladder is stalling. We also cover the controversial John Lewis development in West Ealing, tighter ESG rules for commercial property, a high-profile London inherit
Why Property Investors Need a Wellness Reset: The Ashram with Cat Hedberg
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the London Property Podcast, host Farnaz Fazaipour steps away from tax, law and planning to explore something just as critical to long‑term success in real estate: your own well-being.Farnaz is joined by Cat (Catharina) Hedberg, Swedish founder of The Ashram, a pioneering wellness retreat that has been transforming the lives of high achievers since 1974. Together
Why 98% of London Property Buyers Overpay and how to Join the 2%.
Send us Fan MailIs the London property market fundamentally set up for buyers to overpay? In this episode of the London Property Podcast, host Farnaz Fazaipour breaks down why 98% of buyers follow the herd, rely on the same portals, and end up overpaying often after spending just 96 minutes in the property they buy.Farnaz explains how the system is stacked in favour of the seller:Estate agents ar
London Property News: Dubai Expat Rentals, Savills $1.1bn Move, Top Luxury Streets & UK Market Volatility
Send us Fan MailStay ahead of the London property market with this week’s bulletin. We break down how rising Middle East tensions are driving Dubai expats into Prime Central London, pushing up rents in areas like Kensington, Chelsea, Notting Hill and Holland Park. We also unpack Savills’ $1.1bn acquisition of Eastdil Secured and what it signals for global real estate capital flows.You’ll hear the
The Death of the Amateur Landlord: Why the Dinner-Party Buy-to-Let Era Is Over
Send us Fan MailThe dinner-party buy-to-let era is over. For two decades, building wealth in Britain seemed simple: buy a flat, find a tenant, and wait for the market to rise. That model is now broken.In this episode, Farnaz Fazaipour explains why the amateur landlord is becoming an endangered species. We unpack how the Renters Rights Act (October 2025), the abolition of Section 21, and the move t
London Property Bulletin: Lending Risks, Family Trusts, Global Capital Flows and New Estate Reforms
Send us Fan MailIn this week’s London Property Bulletin, we unpack the collapse of Market Financial Solutions and what it reveals about risks in private credit and bridge lending, the surge in UK family trusts as a mainstream tool for inheritance tax and wealth protection, and how tensions in Iran are driving Gulf capital toward prime London homes. We also break down upcoming estate management ref
The Great British Property Reset
Send us Fan MailThe UK property market isn’t crashing it’s being rewired. In this episode, we unpack the “Great British Property Reset”: how new taxes, regulation, and global capital are quietly ending the era of the amateur landlord and ushering in a world dominated by corporates and megafunds.We explore the mass exodus of small buy-to-let owners, the explosive growth of Build-to-Rent and co-livi
London Property Bulletin: Bromley High-Rise, Lender Collapse, and Leasehold Shake-Up
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we cover:353 new homes above Bromley WaitroseBromley Council’s approval for 353 flats and a 24-storey tower on Mason’s HillJohn Lewis pulling out of build-to-rent but planning permission likely to be sold onLocal debate over height, design, and affordability in Bromley Town CentreCollapse of London property lender Market Financial SolutionsAllegations of loans back
£200m London Mansion, Big Planning Reforms and Who Really Owns Royal Wealth
Send us Fan MailThis week in London property:Mortgage rate changes, major planning reforms in England, a quietly marketed £200m Grade II listed mansion in St James’s Square, and a fresh look at who really holds the wealth in the British Royal Family.We cover:The latest mortgage market moves, regulation and expectations of a base rate cutThe government’s proposed changes to the National Planning Po
UK Property Market Outlook: Record Penthouse Sale, Price Rebound and Major Legal Reforms
Send us Fan MailIn this London Property news bulletin, we cover a landmark £57m Hyde Park penthouse sale the UK’s priciest residential deal in over a year and the latest Halifax data showing UK house prices rising at their fastest pace in more than 12 months. We also break down the government’s draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill, tighter short-term rental regulations coming in from 2026, a
London Property 2026: Security, Pricing Resets and the Rise of Super-Prime Renting
Send us Fan Mail London’s property market is quietly shifting. In this episode, we explore why security is becoming a deciding factor in prime locations, why policymakers are openly talking about price adjustments, and why some of the world’s wealthiest residents are choosing to rent rather than buy. This isn’t about headlines or hype — it’s about how high-value decisions are really being made in
London Property Market 2026: Buyer Power, Leasehold Uncertainty, and Shifting Housing Preferences
Send us Fan MailStay ahead with this week’s London Property Bulletin! We break down the latest market trends shaping 2026 — from rising supply and shifting buyer power to the uncertainty around leasehold reform and a growing preference for houses over flats. Discover what’s driving these changes, how they impact buyers and sellers, and why confidence in the market is being tested. Whether you’re a
UK Property Market Bulletin: Intergenerational Shifts, London Trends & Investment Insights
Send us Fan MailIntergenerational Wealth and Mobility: New research shows that the UK’s housing boom benefited not just homeowners, but also their children, who now enjoy greater financial assets and career opportunities—especially if their families could help them move to London. The effect, however, is much stronger for sons than daughters, further widening the gender gap.Housing Market Downturn
London’s Super Prime Property Pulse: Elite Estates, Celebrity Moves, Market Shifts & Iconic Heritage
Send us Fan MailDiscover the latest in London’s super prime property scene, from record-breaking estates and celebrity moves to fresh data on affordability and landmark tax rulings. Plus, journey into cultural history with the restoration of David Bowie’s childhood home. Stay ahead with expert insights into the trends shaping elite real estate and heritage today.The London Property Podcast Hosted
Transformations in UK Property: Mortgage Reforms, Super-Prime Deals, Institutional Investment, and New Wealth Perspectives
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we dive into the latest shifts shaping the UK property landscape. Discover how new mortgage reforms could pave the way for first-time buyers, the stories behind London’s record-breaking super-prime home sales, and why pension funds are betting big on rentals. Plus, we hear Lord Egremont’s candid views on wealth, taxes, and the responsibilities of inheritance. Tune
London Property Market 2025: Expert Insights on Budget & Tax Changes Farnaz Fazaipour & Patrick Bullick on the London Property Podcast
Send us Fan MailUnlock the latest insights on the London property market! 🏙️ In this episode, Patrick Bullick joins host Farnaz Fazaipour to break down 2025’s budget, tax changes, the evolving rental landscape, and what it all means for buyers, sellers, and landlords. Don’t miss expert tips and real talk about the future of property in London. #LondonProperty #Podcast #RealEstate #2025TrendsThe Lo
UK Property Pulse: Stamp Duty Stagnation, Leasehold Reform, 2026 Market Outlook & Planning Surge
Send us Fan MailWelcome to the latest London Property Bulletin! Today, we’re exploring why stamp duty is keeping many owners locked in their homes especially in London and why fewer people are moving than ever before. We’ll break down the government’s new leasehold reforms and what they mean for both leaseholders and landlords, and discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead. Looking ahead to 2
London Property Market 2025: Budget Changes, Mansion Tax, Housing Shortage & Investment Trends Explained
Send us Fan MailJoin host Farnaz Fazaipour and Marcus Dixon, Head of Residential Research at JLL, for an in-depth exploration of the latest developments in London’s property market. In this episode, we unpack the impact of the recent budget on housing, investment, and taxation including the new mansion tax, rental market regulations, and challenges facing developers. Discover how shifting buyer be
Global Shifts in Luxury Property: Market Trends, Social Change, and Regulatory Challenges
Send us Fan MailExplore the biggest trends and challenges shaping the global property market in this episode of the Property Bulletin. We dive into Ireland’s deepening housing crisis, regulatory pressures facing UK landlords, and the evolving features of luxury homes from London to New York. Discover how policies and economic shifts are impacting buyers, renters, and investors, and learn why major
UK Property 2025-2028: Mansion & Terrace Tax, Inheritance Relief Changes, Green Mortgage Deals, and Council Tax Updates
Send us Fan MailStay ahead in the UK property market with this week’s London Property Bulletin. We break down the new 2028 mansion and terrace tax, changes to inheritance and business property relief in 2026, and the latest on green mortgages—including top deals for energy-efficient homes. Discover what these updates mean for homeowners, investors, first-time buyers, and landlords—from new council
London Property Market Update: Mansion Tax Impact, UAE Investment Surge, Greenwich Top Location, & Leasehold Reform News
Send us Fan MailMansion Tax & Market TrendsExplore the introduction of the UK’s new mansion tax and its wide-reaching effects on London homeowners. We discuss who’s affected, how the market is shifting, and why this tax is sparking debate over property values, downsizing, and potential future changes.Middle Eastern Investment in London Real EstateDiscover how investors from the UAE and broader
UK Real Estate Outlook: High-Net-Worth Flight, Lending Challenges & Build-to-Rent Momentum
Send us Fan MailUK Property Update — What’s Moving the MarketLakshmi Mittal is the latest billionaire to leave the UK, driven out by tax changes hitting global assets. More high-net-worths are quietly following, raising concerns about future investment.Architects are leaning heavily on advanced CAD and BIM to make the UK’s increasingly small homes work harder squeezing out space with precision de
The Property Bulletin: Reforming Rentals, Reshaping Super Prime, and Redefining the Future of UK Property
Send us Fan MailWelcome to the London Property Bulletin, your trusted source for what’s shaking up the super prime market and wider property scene. In today’s episode, we dive into some of the biggest changes in UK property law in decades, as England prepares to ban no-fault evictions and overhaul tenancy rules. We’ll look at what this means for renters, landlords, and the millions affected across
London & UK Luxury Property Market 2025: International Buyers, Tax Changes, Private Lending, Prime Developments & Housing Trends
Send us Fan MailDiscover what’s shaping the super prime property market in our latest episode. We explore the surge in wealthy New Yorkers eyeing London real estate due to shifting tax policies, the fall of an Iranian banker’s $140M London property empire, and the rise of private loans among Britain’s ultra-wealthy as banks tighten lending. Dive into the record-breaking tenant complaints fueling r
How Tax Changes Are Reshaping London: Juliet Mayhew Talks Real Estate, Family Moves, and Life in the Capital , London Property Podcast
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the London Property Podcast, host Farnaz Fazaipour is joined by Juliet Mayhew (The Real Housewives of London) to explore how recent tax changes are driving families to relocate, the allure of destinations like Dubai and Cyprus, and why so many still love calling London home. Discover insights into the impact on private education, small businesses, and Juliet&apos
The New Shape of London’s Super Prime Market - Power Shifts and Green Frontiers:
Send us Fan MailThe Property Bulletin — by London Property, The Home of Super Prime InsightLondon’s global image has faced a few headwinds lately — from watch theft headlines to wary tourists — but there’s still much to be optimistic about.James Rayner, now CEO of Grosvenor’s £10.5bn global property arm, knows the city’s challenges firsthand (he had his phone stolen on Regent Street). Yet he’s bul
London Property Market Under Pressure: From Housing Gridlock to New Investment Opportunities
Send us Fan MailLondon’s property market is under real pressure — but also full of opportunity. New housing starts have dropped to the lowest level in the UK, with developers blaming overregulation, affordability targets, and fire safety rules that make many projects unviable. Mayor Sadiq Khan faces mounting pressure to ease planning and even reconsider parts of the Green Belt to restart stalled d
London Property Market 2025: Mortgage Trends, Interest Rate Insights & Expert Advice Masood Rashid of Opes
Send us Fan MailJoin host Farnaz Fazaipour and special guest Masood Rashid, co-founder of Opes Financial Partners, as they dive into the 2025 London property market! Discover how rising interest rates are shaping real estate investment strategies, the latest mortgage products for buyers, and practical advice for building wealth and navigating complex lending environments. Whether you’re a seasoned
Housing Reforms, Stamp Duty Debate, and London’s Building Slowdown
Send us Fan MailThe UK housing market faces reform and resistance. From plans to overhaul England’s broken conveyancing system and the stamp duty debate, to London’s stalled construction pipeline and John Lewis’s new BTR scheme in Reading — the sector stands at a turning point.#UKProperty #HousingMarket #RealEstateNews #BuildToRent #PropertyReform #LondonHousing #StampDuty #Conveyancing #JohnLewis
London Property Bulletin , From Faster Land Registry Times to Soaring Richmond Rents and Global Investor Demand
Send us Fan Mail Your weekly roundup of the latest trends, data, and stories shaping London’s property market. Hosted by Farnaz Fazaipour, each episode covers key updates — from market movements and government policy changes to rental trends, investment insights, and global buyer activity. Whether you’re a homeowner, investor, or simply property-curious, the London Property Bulletin keeps you info
The Future of Homes in the UK: Politics, Policy and Investment
Send us Fan MailThis week on the podcast: leasehold reform delays, London’s housing crunch, the rental timebomb facing millennials, and the latest investor trends in BTR and PBSA. The UK housing market is at a turning point — here’s what you need to know.The London Property Podcast Hosted by Farnaz Fazaipour, londonproperty.co.ukIndependent intelligence for serious London property owners and inves
The Changing Face of London’s Property Market - Shifting Foundations
Send us Fan Mail London’s property market is at a crossroads. From accidental landlords holding out for better sales prices, to affordability hitting crisis levels, regulators rewriting mortgage rules, and investors betting big on South Bank offices — the city’s real estate story is shifting fast. Join us as we unpack the forces reshaping London property in 2025: challenges, opportunities, and wha
Property Power Shifts: Law, Supply, Luxury & Tech
Send us Fan MailLondon’s property world is shifting on every front:Prenups are no longer just for the ultra-rich — young professionals are signing them as protection for future wealth.Housebuilding in London has almost collapsed, with new rules and red tape choking supply.Non-doms may be leaving, but branded residences are booming, attracting buyers who want lock-up-and-leave luxury.And PEXA, a di
Wealth, Property, and Power: How Policy, Billionaires, and Markets Are Reshaping Britain’s Future
Send us Fan Mail From tax squeezes to billionaire property bets, this week we dive into how politics, money, and real estate are reshaping Britain. Rachel Reeves’ looming budget, Grainger’s big landlord play, Larry Ellison’s Oxford megaproject, London’s millionaire exodus, and John Caudwell’s Mayfair gamble — what it all means for investors, homeowners, and the future of UK property. The London Pr
London Property Market in Turmoil: Tax Reforms, Legal Battles, and Shifting Wealth in 2024-2025
Send us Fan MailDive into this week’s London Property Bulletin as we unpack the latest controversies and changes shaking up the capital’s real estate market. From political scrutiny over stamp duty and sweeping tax reforms to the exodus of international residents and landmark legal battles over leasehold law, we cover the stories making headlines. Discover how these developments are reshaping prop
Capital Gains Tax on Principal Homes: What UK Homeowners Need to Know
Send us Fan Mail The podcast discusses the potential introduction of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on principal homes in the UK. Tax expert Alan Kennedy explains how such a move could impact homeowners—particularly those downsizing or relying on property sales for retirement—by reducing profits after tax. He highlights risks of market stagnation, as people may delay selling to avoid CGT, especially sinc
London Property, UK Tax Shake-Up, Crypto Law & Wealth Trends: What Investors Need to Know
Send us Fan Mail🎙️ This Week in Property & FinanceLondon real estate is back in the spotlight. Wealthy UAE buyers and expats are flocking to prime neighbourhoods as prices return to decade lows — and with the UK’s new tax-free regime on foreign income, the capital suddenly looks like a bargain.Meanwhile, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is eyeing sweeping new property taxes to plug a £50bn hole in the
UK Property Market 2025: Crashing House Prices, Tax Shocks, Legal Battles and Luxury Rental Trends
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the shifting landscape of the UK property market in 2025. From warnings of a slow-motion housing crash and government plans to shake up tax and payment rules, to a £15m divorce battle in London’s luxury scene and the rise of super-rich tenants “trying before they buy,” we unpack the pressures, risks, and new trends shaping real estate today.The London
Inside Busby Auctions: Valuations, Clearances & Surprising Sales with Hugo Busby
Send us Fan Mail Join Farnaz Fazaipour as she talks to Hugo Busby, founder of Busby Auctions, about 12 years of running a provincial auction house serving London and beyond. From £50,000 Chinese vases to £5,000 bracelets, Hugo reveals how valuations, property clearance, and smart collaborations can uncover hidden value while keeping costs down. Learn how one-stop auction services, realistic pricin
UK Property Market Trends 2025: Luxury Buyers, Student Living, Green Tech & Housing Challenges
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the latest forces shaping the UK property market — from US billionaires like Dan and Tanya Snyder investing millions in London homes, to the rise of luxury, eco-friendly student accommodation. We unpack the deepening housing crisis, the disruptive potential of home battery storage for investors, and the shifting dynamics driving demand, value, and susta
Non-Dom Tax Changes 2025: Trevor Abrahmsohn Explains Buyer Migration & Market Impact
Send us Fan Mail🎙️ “What are the Non-Doms really saying?” Trevor Abrahmsohn joins our host Farnaz Fazaipour to break down the impact of the UK’s new non-dom tax regime on London’s property market. From a growing exodus of wealthy individuals to rising demand for super-prime rentals, this episode explores the unintended consequences, market shifts, and why many believe it’s au revoir — not goodbye
Global Property Dynamics: Wealth Taxes, Investment Shifts, and Regulatory Changes
Send us Fan MailDive into the world of super prime property with London Property's weekly bulletin. Uncover how global wealth taxes are reshaping investment strategies, explore emerging trends among ultra-rich investors from Singapore to Spain, and stay informed about critical market shifts, tax implications, and regulatory changes affecting high-end real estate. From London's property m
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