Insights
In the dynamic landscape of Central and North West London property, knowledge is power. Our Founder Marc Schneiderman, is a well respected and trusted advisor and commentator to the wider media, with many articles and insights written over the years. Marc's expertise can be found in the Financial Times, CITY AM, The Sunday Times, Mansion Global and The Guardian to name a few.
Talking Heads: What property industry leaders fear most from the Autumn Statement 2024
29/10/2024Of the tax and housing proposals floated by the Chancellor ahead of this week’s Budget event, which do you think would have the biggest impact on the prime property market and why?
Chain reaction: stamp duty rise causing heartache for buyers and sellers
08/11/2024The overnight tax hike for landlords in the budget is causing mayhem, with property chains collapsing all over the country and estate agents facing abuse.
Selling up? Try these 12 styling tips to make your home stand out to buyers
05/11/2024Follow these home staging tricks to give yourself the best chance of achieving your asking price – without spending money on a professional.
It’s Hard to Put a Value on London’s Historic Homes
25/10/2024Blue plaques give properties cachet and attention, but not necessarily big profits for sellers.
Buyers compete over ‘magnificent’ former school in St John’s Wood
17/10/2024‘One-off’ 1860s building goes for above guide price in speedy deal.
10 eye-catching homes with bold interiors
14/10/2024There’s nothing like a blast of colour to offset autumn’s gloom. We’re not just talking jazzy socks or a vibrant scarf, but cocooning yourself in brightly hued or dramatically decorated rooms as a contrast to the greyness outside.
Would You Buy A House On Instagram?
15/09/2024Inside the world of social media estate agents.
Next on the hit list? Scrapping the single-person council tax discount
06/09/2024Many feel the levy is ripe for reform — but axing the perk will cost some residents over £600 a year.
How renting might be a better investment than buying
08/07/2024Renting might have a bad reputation in the UK, but there are now many financial and social benefits
‘Moving, not improving’ worked for us
12/06/2024Could buying a new property be a cheaper, and easier, option than renovating your current one?
Ceiling heights must stack up for home-hunters
22/02/2024Exceptional ceiling heights can command a premium
Brace of super-prime projects up for sale on exclusive north London street
16/02/2024Having two such development opps available on this prestigious address is a ‘unique scenario’, say agents.
Trapped and miserable: The reality of divorcing in Britain’s grim housing market
11/02/2024Susie and her husband James appeared to be living the dream. They welcomed two lively young children and, a few years ago, the couple bought a beautiful cottage in a chocolate-box village in the West Country with a “rock-bottom mortgage interest rate”.
Pet hates for home buyers: Fussy gardens, pools – and even staircases can make it harder to sell
13/01/2024With property sales down by 10 per cent since pre-Covid levels, now is a tricky time to sell your home. But what are the features and centrepieces that can turn buyers off?
London Calling
02/01/2024A New Dawn – With election fever upon us, James Ellis quizzes industry experts about Labour’s proposed New Deal on housing.
The Best New Properties on the Market Now
14/12/2023Looking for your dream home? You’re in the right place. From elegant townhouses to sprawling country estates, check out our roundup of the best new properties
The Personal Touch
13/11/2023An independent business with an impressive international reach, Arlington Residential has helped people achieve their property goals in Central and North West London for 25 Years.
London’s mega-mansion fire sale
25/10/2023Why the super rich are slashing millions off their asking prices.
Seven questions all estate agents hate – but you should always ask regardless
10/08/2023Whether you’re buying or selling, its important that you’re on the ball with your agent – here’s what to ask them
Why flats can get you more for your money in London’s poshest neighbourhoods
09/08/2023Exclusive data shows buyers get more bang for their buck from flats in fancy areas.
The best London properties with beautiful gardens
08/08/2023From manicured lawns to artfully-landscaped courtyards, these homes in prime central london all possess an abundance of outdoor space.
What next for UK house prices?
28/07/2023With mortgage rates predicted to stay high until mid-2024, buyers are lowering offers or pulling out altogether — but some experts think a serious correction still feels unlikely.
What you get for £1.1m in Wiltshire, London, Bath and Edinburgh
25/07/2023Plus a Cambridgeshire cottage with a private moat, a Georgian beauty in West Yorkshire, a Fife coastal retreat and a Bahamian bolt hole.
Why 1 in 10 households earning more than £150,000 a year rent
25/07/2023Schools, tax and convenience are all factors as to why the uber-rich don’t want to put down roots.
What next for UK house prices?
23/07/2023With mortgage rates predicted to stay high until mid-2024, buyers are lowering offers or pulling out altogether — but some experts think a serious correction still feels unlikely.
Surging prices hit a sticky wicket in St John’s Wood
19/07/2023From catching the cricket to securing a school place, the north London area remains popular despite rising mortgage rates — for those who can afford it.
Selling your home? Seven essential questions to ask your agent
18/07/2023London house prices: the best and worst-performing London areas — and what to do if you have to move now
14/07/2023A quick look on Rightmove and it won’t take long before you see a ‘Reduced’ guide price.
How to sell a property in a tricky market?
04/07/2023From boosting the kerb appeal of your property to pricing it correctly and choosing the right estate agent, our experts give their top tips on how to make sure your home goes under offer, even in a buyers’ market.