Our Managing Director, Peggy Lurot, shares her thoughts on the Autumn Budget below. After months of speculation and a steady flow of unhelpful leaks, the Budget arrived with no major shocks. For many, there was an initial sense of relief: at least the feared headline tax hikes did not materialise. But look a little deeper […]

Following the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 becoming law on 27th October 2025, the government has confirmed a formal implementation date of 1st May 2026. The Act represents one of the most significant overhauls of the private rented sector in decades and will be introduced gradually across three phased stages. What are the phases of the […]

Where does the word ‘mews’ originate? Originally, the word ‘mews’ comes from ‘muer’ – the 14th century French word meaning moulting or shedding.  Long before mews houses became desirable homes for people, they were used as bird coops to provide shelter for birds of prey used for hunting during their moulting season, or to breed […]

London’s Mews streets are easy on the eye and good for the soul.  As we enter the season of mellow fruitfulness, now is the perfect time to enjoy a relaxed meander through the city’s cobbled mews. Bright autumnal days can offer a chance to check out the history surrounding the mews, pause to admire the […]

Selective licensing introduced in Westminster Westminster City Council has confirmed the introduction of a new Selective Licensing scheme, following a public consultation earlier this year. The scheme will come into effect on Monday 24th November 2025 and will run for a period of five years, until 23rd November 2030. The initiative is designed to improve […]

London is a city full of contrasts, and nowhere is that more apparent than in its rental market. If you’re tired of cramped flats, noisy terraces, or soulless new builds, a mews house offers something refreshingly different. 5 Reasons Why You Should Rent a Mews House Tranquillity in Prime Central Areas One of the biggest […]