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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

The mortgage market has shown resilience despite wider political and economic uncertainty. In August, there were 64,680 approvals, just 0.7% down on July, a modest

The countdown to Christmas is on, with just three months left for buyers hoping to be in their new home for the holidays. It currently

The average proportion of income that renters are spending on their rent varies by income band. Renters on the lowest incomes are feeling the strain

Rental supply is steadily improving, up by nearly a fifth year-on-year, giving renters more choice, though it remains below pre-pandemic levels. Rents have risen 35%

This quarterly Opinion Poll captures housing market sentiment, reflecting the experiences of estate agents across the UK. Transaction levels held steady through the typically slower

As a new university year approaches, students are preparing for fresh courses, new friends and city life – with rent a key factor in deciding

For many families, the school run now starts long before the first bell – with a hunt for the right postcode. New research from Santander

As summer winds down and autumn approaches, it is a good moment to look ahead to what lies in store for the housing market. Consensus

The average asking price fell 1.3% this month to £368,740, in line with the usual Summer (July-to-August) drop over the past five years. There was

Mortgage rates have fallen after August’s bank rate cut. The average two-year fixed rate is now 4.25%, down from 4.99% a year ago, while the