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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 £40,000.

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Every episode cuts through the noise with 30 years of prime London market experience no estate agent spin, no vested interests. Just practical insight on where the market is moving, what the legislation means for your wealth, and where the real opportunities are.

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Topics include prime and super-prime London, leasehold reform, IHT planning, rental market shifts, regeneration areas, and the tax and legal changes every serious owner needs to understand.

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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 reform with concern.

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Every episode cuts through the noise with 30 years of prime London market experience no estate agent spin, no vested interests. Just practical insight on where the market is moving, what the legislation means for your wealth, and where the real opportunities are.

Trusted by 1,500 HNWI members across the UK and internationally.

Topics include prime and super-prime London, leasehold reform, IHT planning, rental market shifts, regeneration areas, and the tax and legal changes every serious owner needs to understand.

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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 the net from April 2027. LonRes March data shows 41% fewer sales year on year, while top-end rentals have turned positive. Mortgage rates have risen to 5.42% ahead of the Bank of England's 30 April decision. And the leasehold consultation closes Thursday with a freeholder coalition now mounting the first organised legal and public counter-campaign since January.

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Every episode cuts through the noise with 30 years of prime London market experience no estate agent spin, no vested interests. Just practical insight on where the market is moving, what the legislation means for your wealth, and where the real opportunities are.

Trusted by 1,500 HNWI members across the UK and internationally.

Topics include prime and super-prime London, leasehold reform, IHT planning, rental market shifts, regeneration areas, and the tax and legal changes every serious owner needs to understand.

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In this episode:

• Q1 2026 in prime central London: tax reform, pre-budget positioning, and a wait-and-see market
• Foreign investors leaving, domestic demand rising — but with less stock to buy
• The Renters' Rights Act: 174 pieces of legislation landlords must navigate
• Why the May London by-elections matter for market sentiment
• Where values might settle, and why Marylebone is holding up better
• The rent reality: why rents will rise and asking prices will inflate
• Alternative investment destinations — Malta, Dubai, Riyadh

The London Property Podcast Hosted by Farnaz Fazaipour, londonproperty.co.uk

Independent intelligence for serious London property owners and investors.

Every episode cuts through the noise with 30 years of prime London market experience no estate agent spin, no vested interests. Just practical insight on where the market is moving, what the legislation means for your wealth, and where the real opportunities are.

Trusted by 1,500 HNWI members across the UK and internationally.

Topics include prime and super-prime London, leasehold reform, IHT planning, rental market shifts, regeneration areas, and the tax and legal changes every serious owner needs to understand.

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Silvina 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 London vs Dubai question head-on.

The verdict? Cautious optimism. This is a market for people who buy well, think long-term, and know that the best deals rarely announce themselves.

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Every episode cuts through the noise with 30 years of prime London market experience no estate agent spin, no vested interests. Just practical insight on where the market is moving, what the legislation means for your wealth, and where the real opportunities are.

Trusted by 1,500 HNWI members across the UK and internationally.

Topics include prime and super-prime London, leasehold reform, IHT planning, rental market shifts, regeneration areas, and the tax and legal changes every serious owner needs to understand.

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This 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 ground. Kensington, Chelsea and Marylebone landlords take note.
3. April 2027 tax deadline pensions, IHT, property income adjustments converging. The planning window is now, not next year.
4. Mortgage volatility reshaping buyer profiles — chains are more fragile, cash buyers are gaining an edge. How to position if you are selling.
5. Renters Rights Act why professional landlords with quality prime stock may emerge stronger as smaller operators exit.
6. The 2028 property tax charge £2,500 to £7,500 annual charge on higher value properties. 165,000 homes in scope. It belongs in your planning now.

Every week London Property cuts through the noise on the issues that matter most to serious prime London property owners.

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The London Property Podcast Hosted by Farnaz Fazaipour, londonproperty.co.uk

Independent intelligence for serious London property owners and investors.

Every episode cuts through the noise with 30 years of prime London market experience no estate agent spin, no vested interests. Just practical insight on where the market is moving, what the legislation means for your wealth, and where the real opportunities are.

Trusted by 1,500 HNWI members across the UK and internationally.

Topics include prime and super-prime London, leasehold reform, IHT planning, rental market shifts, regeneration areas, and the tax and legal changes every serious owner needs to understand.

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Farnaz 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, SDLT, and a dramatic shift in the buyer pool. 68% of prime central London sales last year came from non-domestic buyers relocating away from London, mostly to the Middle East.

They also cover: the incoming mansion tax in 2028 and its impact on liquidity; why East London is absorbing younger domestic demand; the London vs Dubai debate among HNWI clients; and where Kris sees genuine opportunity in the current market including pied-à-terre and Battersea Power Station.

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Guest: Kris Ericsson, prime central London specialist
Host: Farnaz Fazaipour, London Property (londonproperty.co.uk)

The London Property Podcast Hosted by Farnaz Fazaipour, londonproperty.co.uk

Independent intelligence for serious London property owners and investors.

Every episode cuts through the noise with 30 years of prime London market experience no estate agent spin, no vested interests. Just practical insight on where the market is moving, what the legislation means for your wealth, and where the real opportunities are.

Trusted by 1,500 HNWI members across the UK and internationally.

Topics include prime and super-prime London, leasehold reform, IHT planning, rental market shifts, regeneration areas, and the tax and legal changes every serious owner needs to understand.

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Farnaz 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 are not moving for marginal improvements. They are only transacting where they see genuine value.

A candid, unvarnished look at the prime London market for anyone buying, selling or holding in 2026.

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Guest: Jeremy Davidson
Host: Farnaz Fazaipour, London Property (londonproperty.co.uk)

The London Property Podcast Hosted by Farnaz Fazaipour, londonproperty.co.uk

Independent intelligence for serious London property owners and investors.

Every episode cuts through the noise with 30 years of prime London market experience no estate agent spin, no vested interests. Just practical insight on where the market is moving, what the legislation means for your wealth, and where the real opportunities are.

Trusted by 1,500 HNWI members across the UK and internationally.

Topics include prime and super-prime London, leasehold reform, IHT planning, rental market shifts, regeneration areas, and the tax and legal changes every serious owner needs to understand.

#LondonProperty #PropertyInvestment #LondonRealEstate

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