Renting a new home can be an exciting fresh start—but it’s important to know what you’re getting into. Whether you’re moving into your first rental or switching properties, understanding what to look for can save you stress, money, and future headaches.

Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it can also feel overwhelming. With so much to consider—budgets, mortgages, legal paperwork, and finding the right property—it’s easy to feel lost in the process.

In recent years, London councils have been progressively lowering thresholds that trigger affordable housing requirements. What once applied only to developments of 10 or more homes is increasingly now impacting much smaller sites — often capturing small-scale development in the policy net.

Good design isn’t about more square footage. It’s about creating cost-effective homes people actually want to live in and can afford.