When you’re looking for an estate or letting agent, smooth talking and slick sales patter can be seductive, but what you really need is an agent who’s genuine, honest and ethical. Here’s how to spot an ethical agent.
Every new year brings its own housing market buzzwords, predictions, and curveballs — and 2026 looks set to follow the pattern. With shifting buyer priorities, evolving technology, and a more stable economic outlook emerging, the property market is poised for another year of significant change. Here are the key trends to watch.
It’s Cyber Monday (December 1st). And if you didn’t already know, it is a major online shopping event offering big discounts, launched after Black Friday and focused entirely on digital deals and promotions.
The Autumn Budget 2025 will go down in history for the absolutely unprecedented tidal wave of leaks – as to what may or may not be announced – in the weeks (and even in the minutes) leading up to it. Now the Budget has been delivered, let’s look at what actually did – and didn’t – happen from a property point of view.
If you’re planning to move in 2026, the best time to get ready isn’t when the Christmas tree comes down — it’s right now. Most homeowners underestimate how much smoother, quicker, and more profitable a sale can be when a little groundwork happens before the New Year rush. The homes that sell quickly in the spring are rarely an overnight success.
Knowing when to refurbish your rental property isn’t about following a calendar — it’s about following the money. Because the right refurb, done at the right time, can be one of the most profitable decisions a landlord ever makes. Here are five high-return on investment moments and moves worth paying attention to.
