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⭐ Your questions, answered — the things renters and landlords ask us most.Do we charge tenants fees? No — only rent, a c...
14/07/2026

⭐ Your questions, answered — the things renters and landlords ask us most.

Do we charge tenants fees? No — only rent, a capped deposit and a capped holding deposit.
How quickly can I move in? Often within days once referencing and paperwork are complete.
Do we manage properties? Yes — lettings, compliance and full management.

Get in touch with the GQE team for anything renting or letting in London. 🔑

🏙️ London New Builds — Area Spotlight: WembleyOne of London's fastest-changing neighbourhoods.Why Wembley:• A major rege...
14/07/2026

🏙️ London New Builds — Area Spotlight: Wembley

One of London's fastest-changing neighbourhoods.

Why Wembley:
• A major regeneration around Wembley Park — thousands of new homes, shops, restaurants and green spaces, with the national stadium and arena on the doorstep.

Getting around:
• Wembley Park (Jubilee & Metropolitan lines) and Wembley Central (Bakerloo, Overground & national rail).
• Central London in roughly 20 minutes.

Who it suits: first-time buyers after new-build efficiency, professionals wanting fast links, and investors drawn to the area's growth.

Curious about Wembley? Save this guide and ask us about new homes in the area — send us a DM.

🔑 For TenantsHow to find a home in London — from budget to keys.Before you search:• Set your budget — agents often look ...
13/07/2026

🔑 For Tenants

How to find a home in London — from budget to keys.

Before you search:
• Set your budget — agents often look for income around 2.5x the rent.
• Get your paperwork ready: ID, proof of income, references and Right to Rent documents.

When you apply:
• A holding deposit is capped at 1 week's rent.
• Your tenancy deposit is capped at 5 weeks' rent.
• Referencing checks your income and history.

The steps: set budget & area → book viewings → reserve with a holding deposit → reference & sign → check-in and agree the inventory.

Save these steps for your move. Looking for a home in London? Send us a DM.

Source: GOV.UK — Tenant Fees Act 2019

🏠 For LandlordsEPC reform — where things stand.The delay:• The reinvented EPC is now expected in the second half of 2027...
13/07/2026

🏠 For Landlords

EPC reform — where things stand.

The delay:
• The reinvented EPC is now expected in the second half of 2027.
• Your current EPC stays valid in the meantime — no need to act on the new format yet.

The 2030 aim:
• Government still aims for privately rented homes to reach EPC Band C by 2030 — a long-term trajectory, not yet a final legal mandate.

What you can do now: check your current rating and expiry, plan efficiency upgrades early, keep records of improvements, and watch for the final private-rented standard.

Questions on the rules? Send us a DM.

Sources: GOV.UK · Propertymark

🔑 For TenantsYour deposit, protected — what every renter should check before moving in.The 30-day rule:• Your deposit mu...
09/07/2026

🔑 For Tenants

Your deposit, protected — what every renter should check before moving in.

The 30-day rule:
• Your deposit must be placed in a government-backed scheme within 30 days.
• The approved schemes are DPS, MyDeposits and TDS.

How much:
• Deposits are capped at 5 weeks' rent (6 weeks if annual rent is £50,000+).
• A holding deposit can be no more than 1 week's rent.

Before you move in, check: which scheme holds your deposit, that you've had the 'prescribed information', that an inventory is agreed, and that free dispute resolution is available at the end.

Save this before your next viewing. Questions? Send us a DM.

Source: GOV.UK — Tenancy deposit protection & Tenant Fees Act 2019

⭐ GQE Market MinuteThis week's number: £553,000 — the average London house price in April 2026.That's down 2.1% over the...
04/07/2026

⭐ GQE Market Minute

This week's number: £553,000 — the average London house price in April 2026.

That's down 2.1% over the year, even as the UK average rose 3.8% to £270,000. London was the only English region where prices fell over the 12 months.

One number, every week — straight from official data.

Source: ONS / HM Land Registry — UK House Price Index, April 2026

🏙️ London New BuildsShared ownership, explained — a realistic way onto the London ladder.How it works:• You buy a share ...
04/07/2026

🏙️ London New Builds

Shared ownership, explained — a realistic way onto the London ladder.

How it works:
• You buy a share of a home, usually 25–75% (sometimes from 10%).
• You pay a mortgage on your share and rent on the rest — so the deposit and mortgage are smaller than buying outright.

Who can apply:
• Household income up to £80,000 (£90,000 in London).
• It's for people who can't quite afford to buy a suitable home outright.

You can buy more shares over time ('staircasing') — the more you own, the less rent you pay, and you can usually own the home outright.

Could it work for you? Send us a DM and we'll talk it through.

Source: GOV.UK — Shared Ownership

For InvestorsLondon's housing market by the numbers — the latest official figures for the 12 months to April 2026.• Lond...
01/07/2026

For Investors

London's housing market by the numbers — the latest official figures for the 12 months to April 2026.

• London: prices down 2.1% year-on-year, average now £553,000 (was £565,000).
• UK average: up 3.8% year-on-year, at £270,000.
• Mortgage approvals rose to 65,900 in April 2026 — above the ~63,100 six-month average, suggesting strengthening demand.
• New-build starts up 24% year-on-year in Q4 2025 (37,300 homes) — more supply entering the pipeline.

London was the only English region where prices fell over the year, even as the UK rose. What that means for you depends on your goals and circumstances.

We share the data clearly and neutrally — not advice. For decisions, speak to a qualified financial or mortgage adviser. Questions? Send us a DM.

Sources: ONS / HM Land Registry, Bank of England, GOV.UK
Information only, not financial advice

For TenantsRenting just got more secure. As of 1 May 2026, the Renters' Rights Act 2025 has strengthened your rights as ...
30/06/2026

For Tenants

Renting just got more secure. As of 1 May 2026, the Renters' Rights Act 2025 has strengthened your rights as a tenant in England.

What's changed for you:
• Your tenancy is now an Assured Periodic Tenancy with no fixed end date — you can stay as long as you meet the terms.
• Section 21 'no-fault' evictions have been abolished. A landlord can't ask you to leave without a valid, legal reason.
• You give just 2 months' notice when you choose to move on.

On rent:
• Increases are limited to once a year, with 2 months' notice.
• If you think an increase is above market rate, you can challenge it at a tribunal — which can't set your rent higher than the landlord asked.

Know your rights. Questions about the new rules? Send us a DM.

Source: GOV.UK — Renters' Rights Act 2025

🏠 For LandlordsThe biggest change to private renting in a generation is now live. As of 1 May 2026, the Renters' Rights ...
29/06/2026

🏠 For Landlords

The biggest change to private renting in a generation is now live. As of 1 May 2026, the Renters' Rights Act 2025 has replaced Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) with Assured Periodic Tenancies (APTs).

What this means, factually:
• All private tenancies in England are now periodic — no fixed end date.
• Section 21 'no-fault' evictions have been abolished.
• To regain possession, landlords now use the updated Section 8 grounds — each needs a valid, evidenced reason.

Existing tenancies converted automatically, so this affects current lets too, not just new ones.

Practical steps: review your paperwork, get familiar with the Section 8 grounds, and keep clear records before serving any notice.

We cover the rules as they are — no spin, no sides. Questions about the new rules? Send us a DM.

📎 Source: GOV.UK — Renters' Rights Act 2025

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