The latest research from Property DriveBuy has found that estate agents are starting 2026 on a stronger footing, with the majority reporting an increase in buyer enquiries and viewing requests, while one in five are also seeing more offers being made. However, despite these early signs of improving market conditions, only a small proportion of agents are currently investing in their...
Homeowners could cut up to £2,000 a year from their energy bills this Energy Savers Week, by combining targeted home improvements with simple efficiency changes and, in doing so, they could improve their mortgage affordability by qualifying for a green mortgage - further boosting the savings on offer from taking a greener approach to homeownership.
Homeowners could cut up to £2,000 a year from their energy bills this Energy Savers Week, by combining targeted home improvements with simple efficiency changes and, in doing so, they could improve their mortgage affordability by qualifying for a green mortgage - further boosting the savings on offer from taking a greener approach to homeownership.
Commenting on biggest January increase on record according to Rightmove, Daniel Austin, CEO and co-founder at ASK Partners , said: “Today’s modest rise in UK house prices points to underlying resilience, but momentum remains constrained by affordability pressures and a ‘higher for longer’ interest rate backdrop. While recent rate cuts signal easing inflation, they are unlikely to transform...
Housebuilding group untypical has further strengthened its presence in Devon after completing a land deal for a new residential development in Bovey Tracey, where construction is now underway.
Acquired with full planning consent, the site will deliver 66 new homes through untypical's Tilia Homes brand. The development will include three custom-build plots and 20 affordable homes,...
The UK housing market is set to see a more energetic start to 2026 as improving affordability and renewed confidence encourage sellers to act more decisively, according to new analysis of online valuation behaviour.
In its December market outlook, Rightmove predicted a 2% rise in asking prices across Great Britain in 2026, following a modest fall in 2025, pointing to improving buyer...
2% plan to adopt and use AI for listings, leads and marketing, while two-thirds turn to automation to manage regulation
Alto Agency Trends Report also reveals deep divides over AI in estate agency as a third of agents remain 'nervous' or 'unsure' around AI despite widespread adoption plans
AI is set to reshape the UK property sector in 2026,...
New analysis from Zoopla, one of the UK's leading property websites, reveals the scale of the early rebound in sales market activity over the first two weeks of January and what this means for buyers and sellers planning a home move in 2026.
Most homes for sale at start of the year for 8 years
The stock of homes for sale has increased over recent years, highlighting a...
Large gardens once commanded premium prices across Scotland's property market. Space meant status. But the reality for sellers today tells a different story.
Properties with substantial outdoor space are sitting on the market longer. Buyers walk through, admire the potential, then move on. The issue is not the garden itself. It is what the garden represents.
“As we enter 2026, market conditions are expected to mirror those seen last year. Buyer confidence remains cautious, borrowing costs are still high, and lenders continue to tighten criteria. This ongoing pressure on private treaty sales is driving more sellers towards auction as a more dependable alternative. We have just delivered our largest auction to date, with instructions up nearly 25%...
