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09/10/2026

The average cost of renting a room in inner London has surged above £1,000 as landlords flee the market following Labour’s rental reforms, new analysis shows.

The typical tenant must pay four figures each month to live in the capital’s central boroughs after a 7.3pc slump in the number of advertised rooms since last year, according to data from flatshare platform SpareRoom.

Monthly flatshare cost in central areas soars as advertised vacancies fall 7.3pc

08/10/2026

Kemi Badenoch vows to scrap inheritance tax on family homes if the Conservatives win.

Along with their pledge last year to scrap Stamp
Duty, this is exactly what the UK property market needs.

Kemi Badenoch also said couples will be able to leave an extra £1m tax free at the Conservative Party conference 2026

07/10/2026

House prices remain at a standstill as buyers worry about property tax hikes in Andy Burnham's Budget later this month.

The average property price is now £298,441, according to figures from Lloyds Bank, compared to £298,395 in August – a rise of less than £50.

Homeowners are holding off on major property decisions until after the October 28 Budget, according to experts.

02/10/2026

Angela Rayner took £20,000 from estate agent qualification seller just weeks before making qualifications compulsory.

Reinstalled Housing Secretary Angela Rayner told Labour conference on Tuesday that the property sector is plagued by "cowboys, crooks and con artists",

27/09/2026

Letting agents work for the landlord. We work for you. 🏡

Finding the right rental property in London can be frustrating and incredibly time-consuming — especially when the best homes are often snapped up quickly.

Curetons acts exclusively for you, the tenant. We search the market, contact agents and landlords, shortlist suitable properties, arrange and attend viewings, and negotiate the terms of your tenancy on your behalf.

Whether you’re relocating to London, moving across the capital or simply don’t have the time to manage the search yourself, we take care of the process from start to finish.

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Looking for a home to rent in London? Curetons searches the market, previews properties, advises on areas and negotiates rental terms on your behalf.

26/09/2026

One in four London houses could be caught by Labour’s so-called ‘mansion tax’.

Quarter of detached homes face surcharge if threshold falls to £1.5m.

Quarter of detached homes face surcharge if threshold falls to £1.5m

25/09/2026

Tens of thousands of flats set to be hit by £1.5m ‘mansion tax’ threshold

Although originally designed to tax people with the largest homes, if the level is reduced to £1.5m, experts say many owners of smallest properties could be pulled into the charge

25/09/2026

Looking to buy a property in London? 🏡

Finding the right home is only part of the process. At Curetons, we act exclusively for the buyer, guiding you through every stage of your property search and purchase.

From identifying the right areas and sourcing on and off-market opportunities, to arranging viewings, negotiating the best possible price and overseeing the purchase through to completion, we’re there to represent your interests throughout.

Whether you’re buying a London home, relocating, investing or purchasing from overseas, our search is tailored entirely around you.

Discover how our London property buying service works:

Curetons provides a complete London property buying service, from on- and off-market search to valuation, negotiation, due diligence and completion.

23/09/2026

Uncertainty over how the government might shake up property taxes at next month’s Budget is contributing to huge increases in the cost of renting a luxury house in London.

Uncertainty over property taxes is contributing to huge increases in the cost of renting a luxury home in London.

22/09/2026

Luxury house rents in prime central London have jumped by more than two-thirds as the number of high-end lettings transactions falls sharply, according to new research.

Average achieved rents for luxury houses and mansions reached £4,177 a week during the first half of 2026. That represents a 67.2% increase from £2,499 a week in 2025.

Luxury apartment and penthouse rents also increased. The average rose 15.1% to £1,957 a week, up from £1,700 last year.

The figures come from Beauchamp Estates latest Millionaires Letting in London survey. It covers properties rented for more than £1,000 a week across prime central London.

Explore the rising trend of luxury London rents, with average house rents soaring to £4,177 a week in 2026.