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Fewer Buyers, More Choice: What This Week's Market News Means for Bromley, Beckenham and Kent   If you've been wondering whether the property market has slowed since the Bank of England raised interest rates last week, you're not imagining it.... read more »

It has been a busy week in the property world, and the headlines can feel a bit unsettling. The Bank of England has raised interest rates, house prices have dipped, and new rules are on the horizon for landlords. Here's our plain-English take on what... read more »

Week ending 30 October 2026 | David James Estate Agency, Bromley It’s been a busy week in property. The Autumn Budget landed, fresh house price and mortgage figures were published, and the Government released new guidance on the national lan... read more »

Budget day always brings a flurry of calls to the shop. This year was no different. By the end of yesterday, the same question kept coming up: “David, what does this mean for my rental?” The Chancellor, John Healey, delivered his first B... read more »

August 2026 Local Property Market Commentary: Bickley, Hayes, Bromley Common, and Shortlands   As summer draws to a close, it feels timely to reflect on the property market trends in our cherished local areas of Bickley, Hayes, Bromley Common,... read more »

The Government’s new landlord database is set to begin this December, with landlords expected to pay £65 per property, per year to register. The database is being introduced as part of phase two of the Renters’ Rights Act and regist... read more »