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

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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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Farnaz Fazaipour is joined by Marco Pasi, specialist in off-market transactions and international prime London clients, for a first-quarter 2026 market update.

Marco shares what he is seeing on the ground: clients who left London for Switzerland, Monaco and Dubai are quietly reconsidering. The non-dom regime and inheritance tax changes accelerated departures  but global instability, concerns about rule of law in newer destinations, and London's irreplaceable energy are pulling people back.

They cover: why Dubai is losing its appeal for long-term family planning; the return of American and Southern European buyers; why Mayfair is a sought-after postcode again; and Marco's cautiously optimistic outlook for a strong market recovery through the rest of 2026.

Guest: Marco Pasi, prime London off-market specialist
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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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Is the prime London market running out of steam  or just finding its new level?

Farnaz Fazaipour sits down with Tom Tangney of Rose and Partners for a frank assessment of where the market stands as we move through the first quarter of 2026. Fewer transactions above £10 million in Kensington, Holland Park, and Notting Hill. More activity at the £5 million mark. Buyers who need to move not buyers chasing gains.

In this episode:
— Why high SDLT is turning 'want-to-buy' into 'need-to-buy'
— The rise of longer-term mortgages and what it means for affordability
— Why turnkey properties are commanding a premium right now
— Where to look east: Hoxton, the Elizabeth line corridor, and emerging buyer demographics
— Foreign interest from mainland Europeans and South Asians — still strong, shifting in character
— How the Bank of Mum and Dad is reshaping purchase structures

If you own or are considering prime London property, this is the market intelligence you need.

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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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PCL — Not the Only Game in Town

Prime central London has dominated the conversation for decades. But the data tells a different story.

In this episode, Farnaz Fazaipour reveals that prices in Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster have fallen 18% since 2015 — and that a new generation of buyers is rewriting the rules of what makes a prime London investment.

The areas now outperforming: Camden, Kentish Town, Canary Wharf, Notting Hill, Shoreditch, and South Bank — prime adjacent postcodes with stronger growth momentum and better value.

If you're holding property in PCL, or considering buying there, this episode will make you think twice.

Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:45 The 18% price drop in Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster 1:30 Why affordability is reshaping buyer priorities 2:15 The prime adjacent areas outperforming PCL 3:15 Where the intelligent money is moving 3:45 How to get tailored guidance

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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 of the London Property News Bulletin, we unpack a major shift in how homeowners, landlords and renters need to think about property in the capital. We explore why aggressively paying off your mortgage could unintentionally inflate your inheritance tax bill, and how smart use of mortgages, pensions, ISAs and gifting can change the numbers. We cover key tax changes for the new year, including digital tax returns for landlords, reduced relief on AIM shares, and tighter inheritance tax rules for high-value estates.
You’ll also hear about a headline-grabbing proposal to let graduates swap up to 20% of their student debt for a government equity stake in their first home, the upcoming Renters Rights Act and Sadiq Khan’s new enforcement fund targeting rogue landlords, plus the latest data on London’s deepening housing supply crisis. If you own, invest or rent in London, this is an essential briefing.

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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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Are tax havens like Dubai and Monaco really the smart escape for wealthy Brits—or a costly mistake in disguise? In this episode of the London Property Podcast, host Farnaz Fazaipour exposes the hidden downsides of fleeing London for low‑tax jurisdictions and explains why many high‑net‑worth individuals are quietly coming back.

We explore:

• The real cost of living and rent in tax havens such as Dubai and Monaco
• How social isolation, lifestyle compromises, and instability are pushing expats to reconsider
• Why the UK’s four‑year tax‑free regime on foreign income is attracting wealth back to Britain
• How soaring Dubai property prices (up over 60% since 2019) are prompting owners to cash out
• Why London remains the true financial home for the ultra‑rich, despite headlines about a “wealth exodus”
• The growing global shift toward tax transparency and the shrinking appeal of offshore secrecy

If you’re a global investor, expat, or advisor weighing London versus a tax haven, this episode offers clear, practical insight into the real trade‑offs—and the opportunities now emerging in prime London real estate.

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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 week’s London Property Bulletin, Farnaz Fazaipour breaks down how Middle East tensions are pushing wealthy buyers back into prime London, the latest on UK leasehold and ground rent reforms, and why the UK housing ladder is stalling. We also cover the controversial John Lewis development in West Ealing, tighter ESG rules for commercial property, a high-profile London inheritance dispute, and what all this means for buyers, sellers and investors navigating the 2026 market.

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In this episode of the London Property Bulletin, Farnaz Fazaipour unpacks the key forces reshaping the London and UK property market in 2026:

• Middle East tensions & prime London: How geopolitical risk is driving renewed demand from Middle Eastern buyers and UK expats, and what that means for prime central London prices.
• West Ealing development: The approved John Lewis/Waitrose scheme in West Ealing, why it’s adding more homes without extra height, and the ongoing battle between housing numbers and affordability.
• Leasehold & ground rent reforms: Proposed caps on ground rents, the shift towards commonhold, and how this could transform long-term apartment ownership and investor returns.
• ESG & regulation: Stricter energy efficiency rules, a new public register of land control rights, and why ESG is now a core driver of value, lending and demand.
• Inheritance dispute: A £5m High Court case over London property and last-minute estate planning – and what it reveals about risk for families and investors.
• Broken housing ladder: The widening gap between flats and houses, rising mortgage rates and why so many buyers are stuck – or skipping straight past flats.

If you’re an owner, buyer, investor or advisor in the London market, this episode will help you understand the risks, opportunities and next moves in a rapidly changing landscape.

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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.

 #LondonProperty #PropertyInvestment #LondonRealEstate 

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