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Latest news & updates on the property market

What does Q1 say about the housing market?
If you are considering buying or selling your property, you may have been holding off, alarmed by the headlines about

Why landlords should consider a letting agent’s managed service
We know that while a rewarding business, being a landlord can also be stressful. With the first phase of implementation

Landlords, are you ready for the RRA deadline?
There is now less than a month until the most radical changes within the Renters’ Rights Act – the end

How to sell quickly in a buyers’ market
The first quarter of 2026 has shown that the housing sector largely remains a buyers’ market. Great news for those

Chain reaction: solving the weakest link
As if buying a property wasn’t stressful enough, the added pressure of a chain collapsing puts even further strain on

EPC deadlines – what to Budget for in 2026
As a landlord, it’s likely you welcomed the January news that the 2028 compliance deadline for new tenancies to meet

An evidence-led guide for reviewing rents
Rent reviews are a crucial part of the letting process to maximise rental income and provide greater certainty to tenants

Why some buyers are choosing certainty over waiting for further rate cuts
For many buyers, the waiting game is one they’ve been playing far too long. Put off by high interest and

New year, new rent rises as landlords count budget cost
The new year marks a perfect opportunity for landlords to reassess their rental budgets and pricing for 2026, which is