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Energy bills are one of the biggest pressures on UK household budgets right now – and the home you live in has a huge bearing

From May, the Renters’ Rights Act will prohibit offers above the advertised rent. The change removes a feature that, while informal, has been far from

With the Renters’ Rights Act due to take effect on 1st May, rental market dynamics remain steady – rental growth is holding firm and supply

UK annual house price growth rose to 2.2% in March, up from 1.0% in February, suggesting the market regained some momentum after a slowdown at

The government has confirmed seven proposed new town locations across the UK, each expected to deliver at least 10,000 homes, with some developments exceeding 40,000.

The Bank of England voted in March to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.75%, while cautioning that the Middle East conflict could yet stoke inflation

March is often one of the strongest months for sellers to spring into action and let their listings blossom. The number of homes for sale

Spring planting season begins in March with National Plant a Flower Day, when gardeners celebrate by planting blooms like marigolds and daffodils – the flowers

For the first time since mid 2022, the average rate on a five-year fixed mortgage has fallen back to 4%. This milestone offers a measure

The average time to sell a property in England and Wales is currently 40 days, though the market varies considerably by region. Higher-priced regions tend

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