Coutts Prime London Property Index 2026: Notting Hill, Kensington and Holland Park Buyer Demand Explained
Last updated: September 25, 2026 Quick Answer The Coutts London Prime Property Index tracks price and demand trends across prime central London, and its Q1 2026 update points to renewed buyer activity after two years of falling and stagnant prices [2]. Notting Hill, Kensington and Holland Park sit at the centre of this shift, with […]
Compass, North and West: How Surveyors Judge Orientation, Light and Weathering in UK Building Surveys
A north-facing wall in Manchester receives roughly 40% less direct sunlight per year than its south-facing counterpart on the same street. That single fact shapes everything from how quickly mortar erodes to whether a living room feels damp in February. Understanding compass, north and west: how surveyors judge orientation, light and weathering in UK building […]
Location Risk in UK Building Surveys: From Busy Roads to Flood Zones and Subsidence Hotspots
Nearly one in six properties in England sits within a flood-risk area, yet thousands of buyers complete purchases each year without commissioning a survey that properly examines where their home sits as much as what it is built from. Location risk in UK building surveys, covering everything from busy roads to flood zones and subsidence […]
How UK Surveyors Use Compass Directions in Building Surveys: Orientation, Exposure and Valuation Effects Explained
A south-facing garden adds an average of £22,695 to a property's asking price in England, according to analysis of approximately 400,000 listings. That single statistic reveals just how much weight compass direction carries in the UK property market, and why understanding how UK surveyors use compass directions in building surveys: orientation, exposure and valuation effects […]