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Bovey Tracey

untypical expands Devon footprint with new Bovey Tracey development

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,...

Property Confidence

Market set for boost as seller confidence returns, says ValPal data

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...

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...

Scottish Property

The Hidden Value Challenge in Scottish Properties with Large Gardens

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.

Maintenance...

Property Auctions

2026 Predictions for the Auctions Sector - Daniel Gale, First for Auctions

“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%...

Home improvements

How to add £30K to your property value and find a buyer fast this new year

New insight from Yopa reveals how home sellers entering the market in 2026 can add more than £30,000 to their property value by carrying out some basic home improvements.

Yopa looked at five easily implemented tasks that home sellers can undertake before entering the market in order to make a good first impression with buyers, as well as the boost they are thought to have on the...

new build houses

New-build demand falls in Q4, but pockets of the market remain sturdy

The latest market analysis from Property Inspect has found that demand for new-build homes remained subdued in Q4, with fewer than one in five new properties securing a buyer, as market conditions softened further on both a quarterly and annual basis.

Property Inspect analysed current market listings to assess what proportion of new-build homes are already marked as sold subject to...

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,...

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