Leasehold Commonhold Reform 2026: Prime London Flat Valuations Explained for Notting Hill Owners and Buyers

Last updated: May 21, 2026 Quick Answer: The Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill — confirmed in the King's Speech on 13 May 2026 — proposes the most significant shake-up to English flat ownership in decades. For owners and buyers of prime leasehold flats in Notting Hill and central west London, the proposals could reduce lease […]
RICS Home Survey Standard 2nd edition April 2026 update

Only one in three homebuyers in England and Wales commission a survey before exchanging contracts — a statistic that becomes even more alarming when you consider that the average cost of unexpected repairs discovered after purchase runs into tens of thousands of pounds. Against this backdrop, the RICS Home Survey Standard 2nd edition April 2026 […]