Insights
Data-driven guides and analysis for the London property market
First-Time Buyer in London: A Complete 2026 Guide
What you actually need to buy your first flat in London. Borough-by-borough prices, deposit amounts, stamp duty after the April 2025 change, mortgage maths, and the costs beyond your deposit.
The most expensive places to live in London (2026)
The Banana Zone — the arc of prime boroughs curving across central London. Average prices, what income you actually need, and why 5 of the 6 most expensive boroughs are falling while outer London grows.
London's Cheapest Boroughs for First-Time Buyers (2026)
Five London boroughs where median flat prices sit below £300,000. Real income calculations, current schemes, and a direct comparison of what flats vs houses actually cost across the most affordable parts of London.
How to Use the BrickIntel Mortgage Calculator
A step-by-step walkthrough of the mortgage calculator. Enter your property details, read your monthly cost at current rates, and model what an overpayment does to your total interest bill.
London Property Market Analysis: March 2026
Bank of England held at 3.75% in March. Iran conflict and energy price shock put further cuts on hold. Prices flat in nominal terms. Outer East diverging from Prime Central.