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Property insight from PTT
Practical guides on buying in the UK, choosing the right London neighbourhood, and the ideas shaping how we live.
The Complete Buyer’s Guide to Property in London
A practical step-by-step guide to buying a London property, from setting your budget and choosing an area to surveys, conveyancing, exchange and completion.
The Conveyancing Process in the UK: A Step-by-Step Guide
From offer to completion, here is exactly what happens during conveyancing — what your solicitor does, what can go wrong, and how to keep your purchase moving.
How to Pick a Property: A Buyer's Framework
Falling in love with a home is easy. Picking the right one takes structure. Use this practical framework to compare properties and avoid expensive mistakes.
What Is the Best Area to Live in London?
There is no single answer — but there is a right answer for you. How to match London's neighbourhoods to your commute, family, budget and lifestyle.
What Is the Safest Area to Live in London?
Crime statistics tell part of the story. Here is how to read them properly, which boroughs consistently record the lowest rates, and what to check street by street.
What Are the Best Schools in London?
State or independent, catchment or entrance exam — how London's school system really works, and how it should shape where you buy.
A New Model of Community: Lessons from "New Ground"
New Ground in north London pioneered senior cohousing in the UK. What is it, why does it work, and what does it tell us about the future of housing?
Renter’s Rights in the UK: A Landlord’s Guide
A clear guide to the rights UK renters have and the obligations landlords must meet — from deposits and tenancy agreements to repairs, access and eviction rules.