Two thirds of homebuyers in the South West say the experience of buying and selling a house is so bad it has put them off moving again.
New research from the Open Property Data Association (OPDA) shows that 65% of recent home movers in the South West are reluctant to go through the process again – with nearly than one in four (23%) saying they've been significantly put off – after...
A growing number of buyers are choosing to live further afield while maintaining careers in London, as the appeal of a “double life” continues to reshape where people choose to call home.
According to Cavanna Homes, interest from London-based buyers across its South West developments has remained strong, with many now balancing office-based roles in the capital with a lifestyle...
The latest analysis from Enness Global has revealed that London is currently the most expensive property market of any city hosting a World Marathon Major, with Mayfair also ranking as the world's most expensive marathon neighbourhood for those wanting a front-row seat to the action.
Enness Global analysed average property values across the seven World Marathon Major host cities...
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...
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...
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-...
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...
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...
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...
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.
