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Lockdown has changed how we feel about living near family, with 4 in 5 people saying they’d move right now if it meant being closer to loved ones.…

Well-known for being one of the most popular areas to live in London, Chelsea is home to some of the world's best shopping, dining and high-end homes that attract buyers from across the world. What is life in Chelsea like? Here's everything you need to know.…

The Housing Minister Robert Jenrick has recently announced some bold changes to leasehold law that are intended to make things cheaper and simpler for leaseholders. In our latest article, Adrian Hau, Head of Professional Valuations at Douglas&Gordon, discusses what these changes mean for you.…

Time is running out! Deadline to meet the stamp duty tax holiday expires on the 31st March 2021. Homes are flying off the market at a rapid rate. For those looking to buy, we’ve rounded up 16 stamp duty steals priced at or under £500,000.…

It has always been a Landlord’s responsibility to ensure the electrics in their property are safe, but up until now they have not needed to certify that this is the case.…

Understanding the routes available to first-time buyers can be confusing. To simplify the choices, we compared every first-time buyer scheme in the country, from Help to Buy and Shared Ownership to the Lifetime ISA and First Homes scheme.…

Charli XCX has put her uber cool London home on the market with Douglas & Gordon, and we’re so excited to give you a behind the scenes tour in our latest blog. The house is bursting with character and colour, and we are not surprised by the large amount of media interest it has produced. Which room is your favourite in this celeb pad? We’d love to know!…

Why is buying and selling property always so complicated? Whether you are a self-proclaimed property aficionado or completely new to the game, dealing in property can be fraught with pitfalls that can trip you up.…

“As a former swimmer for Great Britain and Division I collegiate athlete, I was used to working hard for something I wanted and dedicating myself to things I was passionate about, but one thing that became apparent was the vast amount of work experience needed for most jobs”.…

If you are a homeowner wanting a helping hand around the house, our home management service might be just what you need. We know how demanding life can be, so we developed a bespoke home management service specifically with busy homeowners in mind.…

We have heard on many occasions throughout the Covid‐19 crisis that these are unprecedented times. As with other professions, the mortgage industry has had to adapt and overcome new challenges. D&G have partnered up with David Jackson, Director of Prestige Private Finances, to answer your mortgage questions.…

With the ever increasing, competitive rental market, low interest rates and a number of schemes now available on new build property purchases, many buyers are looking to secure buy to let investments while others are seeing a great opportunity to get onto the London property ladder for the first time.…