Guides
Buying and selling in prime London, explained
Plain-English guides to stamp duty, leasehold and freehold, buying a £2m+ home, international purchases and the London sale process, from offer to completion.
Legal & leasehold
Leases, freehold, extensions and legal obligations. 7 guides.
Leasehold vs Freehold: A Strategic Guide for Prime London Buyers
When you are acquiring a residence in Kensington or Notting Hill, the legal structure of your ownership is as critical as the architectural provenance. As the founder of Seymont London,...
Renters' Rights Act 2025: what changes on 1 May 2026 | Seymont London
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025 and its main provisions take effect on 1 May 2026. It is the largest reform of the private rented sector in England for a generation, and it rewrites...
Conveyancing Timeline London | Seymont London
In London, the conveyancing timeline typically runs 12 to 16 weeks from offer acceptance to completion, though complex chains, leasehold properties, and local author…
Service Charges Explained | Seymont London
Service charges and ground rent are ongoing costs payable by most leasehold flat owners in London. Service charges cover the maintenance and repair of communal areas…
Share of Freehold Explained | Seymont London
A share of freehold means you own your flat on a lease whilst also holding a proportionate stake in the freehold of the entire building, typically through a jointly-…
Selling a Probate Property | Seymont London
Selling a probate property requires legal authority from the estate's executors before marketing can begin. You cannot exchange contracts until Grant of Probate is i…
Landlord Legal Requirements: London Checklist | Seymont London
Before you advertise your property to rent in London, you must satisfy numerous landlord legal requirements spanning safety, immigration, taxation and tenant protect…