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Housing market springs back: listings increase by more than 16% since start of the year

The latest research by Yopa reveals that as Spring begins, 6.3% more homes are on England's housing market today compared to the start of the year, with some counties seeing increases of more than 16%, showcasing growing seller confidence in a market that is on the up.

Yopa has analysed residential listings data from March 2026*, with the analysis showing an estimated 471,619 homes currently...

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Canary Wharf tops the London Marathon route for landlord yields

The latest insight from property management specialist Rushbrook & Rathbone has found that E14 is the strongest postcode along the London Marathon route for landlords looking to invest in the capital's rental market, delivering an estimated average yield of 6.6%.

Rushbrook & Rathbone analysed current asking house prices and rents across postcode districts spanning the London...

Why Are More First-Time Buyers Buying New Build Properties?

For first-time buyers, getting onto the property ladder doesn’t just feel expensive now. It can feel like trying to board a moving train while carrying a sofa. That’s one reason new build properties are becoming more appealing. In a market still shaped by affordability pressure, higher borrowing costs and nervous decision-making, many buyers are choosing new homes because they offer something...

The Role of Strategic Vision in Modern Property Development

Strategic vision is a defining factor in modern property development. In a rapidly changing real estate environment, developers must go beyond traditional approaches and adopt a forward-looking perspective that considers both present and future demands.

Through a strategic approach, Langtree delivers developments that align with market trends while maintaining flexibility to adapt...

Style is out, practicality is back: New study reveals what UK buyers really want in 2026

Parking, gutters, and driveways now dominate aesthetics as buyers prioritise function over form

UK homebuyers are becoming less seduced by style and more focused on practical, everyday concerns when choosing a property, according to new research from The Bespoke Sign House .

The study of 1,000 UK adults found that functional issues now dominate buyers' decision-...

How Much Do Quick House Sale Companies Really Pay?

Most quick house sale companies pay around 70% to 85% of your property’s market value. The exact figure depends on the condition of the home, how easy it is to resell, and how quickly you need to complete. In simple terms, you are usually trading some of your sale price for speed, certainty, and convenience.

If you are thinking about using a quick sale company, the key is to...

Landlord Hotspots: The 10 Cities With Soaring Rental Demand Revealed

Pepper Money reveals that Chichester is the top location for rental demand after creating the UK Rental Index, analysing 42 locations to reveal where the demand for rental homes is rising fastest.

The Renters' Rights Act, coming into force on May 1, 2026, will hand 11 million UK renters stronger rights and greater security in their homes. While the law reshapes how landlords manage...

New-build demand remains subdued as fewer than 1 in 5 homes find buyers in Q1 2026

The latest New-Build Stock and Demand Index from Property Inspect has found that demand for new-build homes remained subdued in the first quarter of 2026, with fewer than one in five new properties securing a buyer. New-build stock levels also took a slight dip to account for just 6.3% of the market.

Property Inspect analysed current market listings across 20 major British cities to...

Prime London sellers return to market as £2m+ stock climbs in Q1

The latest look at prime London property supply from Jefferies London has shown that the volume of homes priced at £2m or more listed for sale across Prime Central London (PCL) increased by 2.7% during the first quarter of 2026, with £2m+ homes now accounting for 35.5% of all PCL stock.

Jefferies London analysed current for-sale listings across the PCL market, looking at what...

First-time buyer demand strengthens in Q1 as confidence builds amongst buyers

The latest research by Yopa has revealed that first-time buyer demand has strengthened during the first quarter of 2026, despite the supply of homes offering the benefit of a buying scheme remaining limited.

Yopa analysed first-time buyer demand based on the proportion of homes listed under buying schemes* that have already sold subject to contract as a percentage of total available...

The database illusion: why most agents aren't really working their data

By Craig Vile, Director, The ValPal Network

For years, estate agents have been told the same thing: "Work your database more."

It's become one of the most repeated pieces of advice in the industry, often delivered with the implication that the opportunity is obvious and the only barrier is effort.

But that framing misses a more uncomfortable truth.

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