Guides

How to use OpenProp — methodology, use cases, and tips.

Guides
Rent vs Buy London: 10 Queries to Know If Buying Is Actually Possible
Paying £2,000+ a month in rent and wondering if you'll ever own? These 10 queries use real Land Registry data to tell you what buying actually costs — and an interactive calculator to show whether the maths works for you.
2026-04-17
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The London Renter's Borough Research Guide: 10 Queries to Find the Right Area
Still renting? Property sale price data tells you far more than rental listings do. Use these 10 queries to find a stable, affordable borough — and avoid areas where rising prices are about to push your rent up.
2026-04-17
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Upsizing from a London Flat to a House: 10 Queries to Know Your Number
Baby on the way? Need more space? These 10 queries will tell you exactly what the upgrade costs, whether now is the right time, and where to look first.
2026-04-14
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First-Time Buyer London: Make Your 10 Queries Count
A step-by-step query plan for first-time buyers to find the right London borough, understand entry prices, and avoid common traps — all in 10 questions.
2026-04-14
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Moving to London for Work: 10 Queries to Pick Your Borough
Got a job offer in London? Use these 10 queries to compare boroughs near your office, find the entry price, and make a confident decision in days — not months.
2026-04-14
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How We Researched London's 2025 Property Market — And How You Can Too
A step-by-step walkthrough of the exact queries behind our two-speed market analysis — so you can run the same research yourself, or adapt it for any borough or time period.
2026-04-14
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How OpenProp Works — London Property Data, Methodology & Limitations
Where our data comes from, what every price metric means, how we handle time and postcodes, and what we cannot answer.
2026-04-13