Dutch & Dutch Monthly Property Round-Up | March 2026

With significant regulatory changes coming into effect in April, March has been focused on getting everything in place. The lettings market has remained active, with consistent demand for well-presented, professionally managed homes across London. 

Making Tax Digital – April changes

The biggest talking point this month has been Making Tax Digital (MTD), which comes into force in April 2026 for landlords and self-employed individuals earning over £50,000.

The shift is a notable one as landlords will now need to keep digital records, submit quarterly updates to HMRC and use compatible software. In simple terms, the days of annual spreadsheets and last-minute tax returns are coming to an end.

With the threshold reducing to £30,000 in April 2027, this is just the beginning. Over 40% of our clients will be impacted in this first phase, so March has been focused on ensuring everything is in place ahead of the change.

Preparing for the changes

As ever, our approach at Dutch & Dutch has been to stay ahead.  As a family-run business, we have built long-standing relationships with our landlords and clients, who trust us to stay ahead of changes on their behalf. We already keep fully digital records across all managed properties, meaning our landlords are well positioned for the transition. We are also integrating ‘bridging software’, allowing clients to review and submit their returns to HMRC quickly and efficiently.

Lettings market 

The lettings market continues to perform well. 

Demand remains steady, particularly for high-quality homes in strong locations. What has shifted slightly is the approach from landlords. There is less focus on speed and more on securing the right tenant. With tenants now able to leave without serving notice, there is a greater need for stability and we are seeing landlords quite rightly look for added reassurance.

At Dutch & Dutch our average tenancy length is over 24 months, which reflects the importance of getting that initial match right and the care that we take in placing the right tenants.

A recent three-bedroom letting in Marylebone

March also saw us let a fantastic property in Marylebone:

https://www.dutchanddutch.com/property-to-rent/3-bedroom-apartment-to-rent-in-george-street-marylebone-london-w1h/whm260039

A beautifully presented three-bedroom apartment in a prime location, which attracted strong interest and was secured quickly. A good example of how the right property that is priced correctly will perform well.

Residential Sales

March has also seen momentum build across the sales market as we move into one of the busiest periods of the year.

Spring consistently brings a noticeable uplift. Properties generally present better at this time of the year and we tend to see more buyers looking to move ahead of the summer or the new school year.

This combination increases demand, particularly for family homes and well-connected properties.

More properties typically come to market around Easter, improving choice and helping drive activity. Buyers who may have paused over winter are now returning, albeit keeping an eye on a fast moving and volatile mortgage market.

Commercial Property Sales and Lettings

It has been a busy month for our commercial team, particularly in the North West London industrial property market.

We completed three standout sales:

•    8 Trojan Industrial Estate, NW10 - sold off market to a local investor/developer
•    66 Sunbeam Road, NW10 - sold to a set designer / building contractor
•    17 & 18 Cumberland Business Park, NW10 - sold to a food packaging manufacturer expanding to five units

Three strong deals in what remains a more challenging market. We are seeing owner occupiers coming back to the market as a result of a more competitive market for property debt and the attraction of long term SIPP opportunities.

Final thoughts from Dutch & Dutch

The market remains steady, with good demand for well-presented properties in the right locations.

If you are considering your next move, feel free to get in touch with the team on 020 7794 0075.