Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Ruth Bloomfield

Buying a London property: The red flag home buyers should avoid in 2026

Buying a home in a slow market has pros and cons.

The good news is that house hunters have plenty of choice right now, and because they face less competition for homes, deals can be done.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.