By Alex Greaves, Founder of Ridgestone Property | October 2026 Renting before buying in London can give relocating families the time and local knowledge to make a more…
London Property Insights
WHAT DOES £1.5 MILLION BUY IN LONDON? A GUIDE FOR FAMILY HOME BUYERS
A £1.5 million budget opens up very different family homes across London. Alex Greaves explains how to assess the space, location and practical compromises behind the asking prices.
RIDGESTONE FEATURED IN THE STANDARD ON LONDON’S MOST DESIRABLE STREETS
Alex Greaves shares his perspective on buying family homes in Putney. I was pleased to contribute to Anna White’s recent Homes & Property feature in The Standard, exploring…
BUYING A LONDON HOME TO RENOVATE: IS IT STILL WORTH IT?
By Alex Greaves, Founder of Ridgestone Property | September 2026 Buying a London home that needs renovation can offer the chance to secure a better location, create a…
BEST AREAS TO LIVE IN LONDON FOR AMERICANS MOVING TO THE UK
By Alex Greaves, Founder of Ridgestone Property The best areas to live in London for Americans depend on your schools, commute, budget and preferred lifestyle. St John’s Wood…
RENTING IN LONDON FROM THE US: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR AMERICANS MOVING TO LONDON
By Alex Greaves, Founder of Ridgestone Property | Updated September 2026 Moving to London from the United States is an exciting prospect. Finding the right home, however, involves…
RIDGESTONE PROPERTY FEATURED IN THE TIMES: SECURING A WESTMINSTER HOME 17% BELOW ASKING PRICE
Ridgestone Property founder Alex Greaves has been featured in The Times, sharing the story of how we helped a client secure a Westminster property at 17% below its…
THE BEST PLACES TO LIVE IN LONDON NEAR PARKS AND GREEN SPACES
For many buyers and tenants, living near a park is no longer a secondary preference. Access to green space now sits alongside transport, schools, natural light and outside…
LONDON FLAT SERVICE CHARGES: WHAT IS REASONABLE – AND WHAT SHOULD WORRY BUYERS?
When buying a flat in London, purchasers naturally focus on the asking price, location, layout and lease length. However, the annual service charge can have a significant effect…
AIR CONDITIONING IN LONDON HOMES: FROM LUXURY EXTRA TO ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENT?
Air conditioning has historically been rare in London homes, but rising temperatures, overseas buyer expectations and changing working patterns mean comfort cooling is now becoming a far more important consideration for buyers, tenants and landlords.
