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Energy Saving

From loft insulation to lower interest rates: How energy efficiency really pays off

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.

Energy Savers Week is a national...

London Houses

Currently unfashionable areas of London are set to become property hotspots, according to one of the UK's leading property experts.

Nathan Khider, owner of Nathan K Real Estate, has unveiled a list of surprising locations worth investing in, including Mile End, Plaistow, Earls Court and Ashford – areas which were far less desirable just a few years ago.

But as more and more get priced out of the trendy areas, regeneration projects transforming these less popular postcodes are placing them at the top of buyers'...

Many houses for sale

2026 starts with most homes for sale in over 8 years Buyer demand rebounds in line with 2024, but 10% down on last year

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...

First time buyers

First-time buyer demand edges higher in Q4 as stabilising rates tempt buyers back

The latest research by Yopa has revealed that first-time buyers are beginning to return to the market, encouraged by stabilising interest rates and the base rate cut seen in December, with demand edging higher during the final quarter of the year.

Yopa analysed first-time buyer (FTB) demand based on the proportion of homes listed under buying schemes* that have already sold subject...

Frozen drives

WINTER WARNING: The common de-icing trick that's cracking driveways – and the £1 fix hiding in your cupboard

With snow and ice causing chaos across the UK, freezing mornings are back, and so are hazardous driveways. Experts are warning homeowners to watch their step and consider how they de-ice their driveways.

Most people reach straight for rock salt, but doing so could end up costing homeowners thousands. Not only does it leave a messy residue, but it can also slowly damage concrete,...

Bungalows

Are bungalows a bad idea for older people's housing

Op-ed/interview pitch by Mike Lord, CEO and Chairman of Stiltz Homelifts

Bungalows have long been a staple of retirement living. A single-storey property can be easier to maintain and there are usually no stairs. The large gardens also allow people to spend their free time nurturing plants and communing with nature. All this encourages downsizing from the family home. But Mike Lord,...

Estate Agents

Real Estate 2026: Trends to watch, challenges to tackle, opportunities to seize

As we move into 2026, the UK real estate market stands at a pivotal crossroads. Economic uncertainty, political shifts, and changing lifestyles are converging to reshape how people live, work, rent, and invest. With a major Budget announced just weeks before year-end, the sector faces a rare mix of volatility and opportunity.

Here are the key dynamics set to define the year ahead....

Dangerous Cladding

Cladding remediation work stalls - when will we realise that this is a matter of life and death?

The most recent government data shows that the UK is monitoring more high-rise buildings with potential cladding risks than ever before, yet fewer are actually entering remediation. Property Inspect UK is now warning that the widening gap between identification and action reflects a persistent structural issue in how remediation is managed, verified, and delivered.

As of October 2025...

Active Property Markets

Scotland and Yorkshire home to UK's most active property markets in 2025

The latest research from The Property DriveBuy reveals that Scotland and Yorkshire have been home to the UK's most active housing markets in 2025, with Birmingham, Somerset, Cornwall and Buckinghamshire also ranking within the top 10.

The Property DriveBuy has analysed the latest Government figures on residential sales volume and found that so far this year, the UK has seen a total...

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