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Latest news & updates on the property market

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

After the buyers’ market will sellers call the shots in 2026?
In recent years, buyers have undoubtedly had the upper hand. With demand high but sellers thin on the ground they’ve

No boost for FTBs but budget should bring stability
Buyers and sellers hoping for a boost to aid their house-moving plans in the Autumn Budget were left disappointed. However,