Garrington Property Finders

05/08/2026

Prime central London values sit more than 20 per cent below their 2014 peak, close to 40 per cent lower for a dollar buyer, and almost nobody is talking about it.

On some measures, the capital’s finest postcodes offer better value than they have in years. Yet Britain’s pull has not weakened. World-class schools and universities, a trusted legal system, and a culture that cannot be built overnight continue to draw internationally mobile buyers.

One telling signal: nearly 9,000 US citizens applied for British citizenship in a single year, the highest figure in almost a decade.

The full analysis is in The Borderless Decade, our new report with . Download it free via the link in our bio.

23/07/2026

Same city, a hundred different lifestyles. Richmond has the feel of a village, Pimlico hums with its own energy, and every postcode in between offers something distinct. The right London home starts with the right neighbourhood, and the right agent to help you find it. Our team live and work across London, and can help you find the one that is right for you. Get in touch or visit garringtonlondon.co.uk to find out more. Link in bio.

15/07/2026

15/07/2026

A quieter holiday home market, and a second reason to look closer to home.

Fewer speculative buyers means less competition for the properties worth holding for the long term. And as summers on the continent grow hotter, the domestic coast starts to look more appealing on its own terms: no flights, no transfers, just a Friday evening drive.

Cornwall, the Lake District, the Welsh coast. Familiar places, considered differently.

Read our full insight or speak to one of our team to find out more.

25/06/2026

The government’s ‘mansion tax’ doesn’t arrive until 2028 but it’s already reshaping the high-value market. With 8,800 fewer homes above the £2m threshold than when the policy was announced, and values continuing to shift, the picture for prime buyers is more complex than it appears.

Automated valuations will determine who pays, but as our CEO Jonathan Hopper notes, high-value properties don’t lend themselves to a one-size-fits-all approach.

For the full article see link in bio.

19/06/2026

There are homes you visit, and homes that stay with you long after you leave.

A clifftop setting. The sound of the sea from every room. A sense of space that only the coast can offer.

Our coastal property searches take in some of the most beautiful stretches of the British coastline, from the south Devon headlands to the north Norfolk shore. Many of the finest homes here change hands quietly, through local relationships built over several years.

If a home by the sea is something you have been quietly considering, we would welcome the conversation.

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09/04/2026

For many families, the order has changed. 🔍🏡

The school decision now comes first. The property search follows. 

Whether the focus is on catchment areas or the long-term cost of fees, it is a decision that shapes everything that comes next, from budget to location to timing. 

What often catches buyers out is how complex the admissions landscape really is. Catchment maps, distance criteria, and deadlines rarely work as simply as they appear. 

Getting clarity early makes the property search far more focused and avoids costly missteps later on. 
🔗 Read our full guide via the link in bio.

08/04/2026

A recent 5* Google review from a client supported in Scotland. 👏

Working across Glasgow and the surrounding areas, Fiona helps buyers navigate a market that often works differently from the rest of the UK. 

If you are looking in Scotland and would like help with your move, please get in touch.

07/04/2026

Warwickshire is increasingly on the radar for buyers rethinking how and where they live. 🌾🌿

With access to London, Birmingham, and Oxford, it offers a level of flexibility that suits changing working patterns. But the appeal goes beyond connectivity. For many, it is about gaining more space, a stronger sense of place, and a lifestyle that feels more balanced. ✨

🔗 Read our full guide to commuting from Warwickshire via the link in bio.

06/04/2026

Dorset is one of the South’s most competitive coastal markets, but many buyers only realise this once they are in it. 🌊🌿

With demand from relocators, second-home buyers, and investors, the best properties are often secured before they reach the open market. 🔍

Those who succeed arrive with clarity, understanding the nuances between locations and acting decisively.

In the prime market, knowledge and connections give a competitive advantage. 🔗
Garrington advises across Dorset’s coastal and country markets. Please get in touch for expert guidance.