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Notes on the London market, written by the agents who sell it
Area guides, market notes and essays on Kensington, Notting Hill, Holland Park, Bayswater and South Kensington, written by our founder-led team.
Areas & lifestyle
Neighbourhoods, schools, transport and living in London. 424 articles.
12 July 2026
Best areas to live in Kensington | Seymont London Journal
When clients ask us to define the best areas to live in Kensington, they are rarely looking for a simple postcode. Kensington is a patchwork of micro-markets, each with a distinct...
12 July 2026
Best areas to live in Holland Park | Seymont London
When clients ask us about the best areas to live in Holland Park, they aren't just looking for a postcode; they are seeking a specific lifestyle that balances the grandeur of the Royal...
12 July 2026
Best areas to live in Bayswater | A Founder’s Guide | Seymont London
For years, Bayswater was often unfairly eclipsed by its neighbours, Notting Hill and Kensington. Today, that narrative has shifted entirely. As the founder of Seymont London, we have...
12 July 2026
Best areas to live in South Kensington | Seymont London
When clients ask us about the best areas to live in South Kensington, they aren't just looking for a postcode; they are seeking a specific lifestyle that balances the grandeur of the...
18 June 2026
Moving to Kensington | The Ultimate Practical Guide by Seymont London
When clients approach us about moving to Kensington, they are rarely looking for just a property; they are seeking a permanent foothold in London’s most sophisticated enclave. As the...
18 June 2026
Moving to Notting Hill: A Practical Guide to Living in London’s Most Iconic Postcode
There is a specific rhythm to Notting Hill that defies the standard London pace. As the founder of Seymont London, we have spent our career navigating the nuances of the Royal Borough of...
18 June 2026
Moving to Holland Park: The Definitive Guide for 2026/27 | Seymont London
When a client approaches us about moving to Holland Park, they are rarely looking for just a house; they are looking for a specific kind of London permanence. In our years at Seymont...
22 May 2026
A Guide to the Best Things to Do in Kensington | Seymont London
As the founder of Seymont London, we spend our days navigating the white stucco terraces and red-brick mansion blocks of W8 and W14. Kensington is not merely a postcode; it is a lifestyle...
22 May 2026
A Guide to Things to Do in Notting Hill | Seymont London
When we are valuing a property on Chepstow Villas or showing a buyer around the hidden cobbles of a mews off Westbourne Grove, the conversation invariably turns to the unique rhythm of...
22 May 2026
A Resident’s Guide to the Best Things to Do in Holland Park | Seymont London
When clients ask us what distinguishes Holland Park from its neighbours in Notting Hill or Kensington, our answer always centres on a specific kind of serenity. As the founder of Seymont...
22 May 2026
A Resident’s Guide to the Best Things to Do in Bayswater | Seymont London
As the founder of Seymont London, we spend a significant portion of our week walking the stucco-fronted terraces of W2. We often tell our clients that Bayswater is currently witnessing the...
22 May 2026
A Resident’s Guide to the Best Things to Do in South Kensington | Seymont London
When clients ask us what makes South Kensington so enduringly popular, we point to the unique intersection of grand Victorian architecture and a vibrant, continental pace of life. As the...
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