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In 2025, cash buyers accounted for 28% of the overall market, meaning mortgaged buyers made up the remaining 72%. These proportions are back in line

The Winter Olympics are the world’s greatest celebration of snow and ice sports, bringing together the best athletes from across the globe. The 2026 Milan-Cortina

Roses are red, violets are blue, and Valentine’s Day is a popular time to find a home, too. Last year, over 8,070 homebuyers sealed the

Spring is the most popular time to buy and sell a home, with February and March standing out as the best months to list, delivering

Manchester, Bristol and London emerge as the strongest markets for rental demand, according to PriceHubble’s latest City Ranking Model. The index combines economic, demographic and

The housing market has started 2026 with the highest number of homes for sale in more than eight years, with the average agent having 32

Mortgage product choice has soared in January to 7,158 options, with 650 more deals available year on year, the highest total since October 2007. The

The latest consensus economic forecasts from HM Treasury provide a clear picture for what to expect for the economy and therefore the housing market in

A new year is when many of us set big life goals – and for UK homeowners, moving home is often one of them. In

In recent years, property portals have reported a ‘Boxing Day bounce’, as households planning a move in the new year begin their online searches immediately

The Bank of England has delivered an early Christmas present, taking the Bank Rate down to 3.75% in its last meeting of the year. Just

As households across the country dust off their trusted gingerbread house recipes, we’ve taken a peek at what UK housebuilders have been baking up over

Over the last few months, market activity paused amid uncertainty caused by the Budget, particularly for the prime end of the market. Activity is now

It has been 15 years since the last white Christmas, back then the average UK house price was £188,070. The average UK house price now

As the most magical month of the year jingles into view, Advent begins, and many of us start counting down the days (and chocolates) to

Leading up to the Budget, 59% of agents reported that activity levels had been significantly affected by the wide-ranging tax rumours. It is a well-tested

Ahead of the Budget, there has been much discussion about taxes including stamp duty. Stamp duty has been an increasing source of revenue for the

Across the UK, the average difference between the initial asking price of a property and it’s final asking price is -2%. Setting the right price

Sustainability is becoming a core part of home renovations across the UK. Over the past five years, 34% of homeowners have made green improvements, as

There is a current air of caution in the residential sales market, primarily due to the forthcoming Budget and anticipated tax increases. The parts of

In September, 95,980 transactions went off with a bang – up 3.7% year-on-year and the highest level since March 2025. Property transactions have been a

The Renters’ Rights Bill has received Royal Assent, marking one of the most significant changes to the private rented sector in decades. Now that the

So-called ghost listings – homes that vanish from the market before returning later – often sell faster the second time around. While 53% of homes

It’s the season of the pumpkin – one of autumn’s favourite decorations and a wonderfully versatile ingredient. Each year, around 17 to 24 million pumpkins

Annual UK rental market growth stands at 0.9%, with the average rent now £1,343 p/m, up 1.1% since August. There is strong regional variation, with

Recently the ONS released new data from the Household Finance Survey, offering a wealth of information on household income. One key area of interest for

With autumn leaves falling, the countryside is at its most beautiful – and it seems buyers are willing to pay for it. Houses in national

The Buy-to-Let (BTL) market provides the lion share of the residential rental stock in the UK. There have been numerous recent headwinds affecting levels of