The Bank of England has just announced that Bank Rate will be cut to 3.75%. Here we’ll look more closely at their decision – and at what it means for the property market in 2026.
Selling your home during the colder months might not be the first option that springs to mind, but winter can actually be a brilliant time to move. With fewer properties on the market and motivated buyers actively searching, your home could stand out beautifully — especially when presented and marketed correctly.
Here we’re going to ask, is the Boxing Day Bounce a real thing …. or is it just a load of old baloney?
As we move into 2026 what should the professional landlord be hoping for? Should they be hoping for some juicy rent rises? Should they be hoping for a queue of buff Love Island-wannabe tenants, who live such glamorous lives they never complain about so much as a dripping tap?
Over the past 18 months, one buyer trend has stood out above all others: hesitation. People want to move; they intend to move, and then they wait. Sometimes, for prices to drop. Sometimes, for rates to fall. Sometimes for “the perfect moment”. But here's the truth: most people don’t move because the timing is perfect.
The recent Autumn Budget 2025 brought several important changes for landlords. Nothing seismic, but enough that many in the private rented sector will need to rethink cash flow, yields and long-term plans. Here’s what changed, what didn’t, and what landlords should be doing now.
