Stamp duty holds, capital gains tax stays put and first time buyers get a new scheme. But landlords face a second rise in tax on rental income. Here is what Healey's first Budget means for your property, and how to plan ahead with confidence.

The government have made an important announcement this morning with regard to the landlord database roll out, they have now named this 'Register Your Rental Property'. The cost per property has been revealed, and there will be a regional deadline roll out starting in December 2026, read more to find out the details.

For more than twenty years I’ve advised estates, family holdings and portfolio clients across London, on assets from £5 million upwards. The most valuable thing I’ve learned is simple: the right advice and the advice clients want to hear are rarely the same.

A home that suited you perfectly a few years ago may not necessarily meet your needs today. Families grow, working arrangements change and priorities evolve. What once felt like the ideal property can gradually become less practical as your lifestyle develops. For some homeowners, the solution may be to make adjustments to their existing property. For others, moving could offer the space, location or flexibility they are looking for. As the year draws to a close, it can be a useful time to reflect on whether your current home still works for you and consider what you might want from your next chapter.