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2.5 Million Homes Have Gained Over £100,000 in Value in the Last Five Years

Since October 2020, just under 2.5 million homes across the UK have increased in value by £100,000 or more. That’s the equivalent of earning at least £55 a day, highlighting just how dramatically the housing market has shifted over the past five years. The...

50% of Landlords Don’t Use a Letting Agent... But, Are the Risks Worth It?

With the Renters’ Rights Bill set to become law, the UK rental market is entering one of its most significant periods of reform in decades. Compliance is becoming increasingly complex and the penalties for getting it wrong are more severe than ever. Yet...

House Price Index: October 2025

Budget uncertainty is prompting many buyers to take a “wait and see” approach, resulting in the first annual decline in sales agreed in two years. Meanwhile, serious movers are pressing ahead to complete before the end of the year, and realistic pricing...

Which Property Types Are Selling for the Most Right Now?

Flats, terraces, semis or detached houses, which homes are selling the fastest, and which are making the biggest profits? Let’s break it down and see how your property might perform if you decided to sell today. The big picture Not all homes are...

5 Costly Mistakes Landlords Make and How to Avoid Them

Being a landlord today is very different from 10 or even 5 years ago. The private rental sector is facing one of the biggest regulatory shake-ups in decades. Tenant expectations are higher than ever, and the financial and legal risks of getting things...

House Price Index: September 2025

Speculation ahead of the Autumn Budget is beginning to affect the higher end of the housing market, particularly homes priced over £500,000. For the wider market, however, activity continues steadily, with modest growth in prices and stable demand. At...