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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% year on...

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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...

Estate Agents

Agent numbers set to grow by 4% in 2026, further increasing market competition

The latest research from The Property DriveBuy reveals that the number of estate agency businesses in the UK could be set to increase by over 4% in 2026, marking another year of solid expansion for the sector and further increasing the level of market competition.

Property DriveBuy analysed available Office for National Statistics data (2017-2025) on the number of active estate...

Luxury Property

2026 Global Luxury Property Outlook

In 2026, the luxury housing market will continue to follow its own rhythm: it will be less reactive to interest rates or political headlines, and more driven by lifestyle, mobility, and long-term wealth strategy.

The top of the market behaves differently. Luxury buyers make considered, strategic decisions - they're buying stability, privacy and the certainty of long-term value....

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...

Commercial Civil and Infrastructure Construction

Commercial civil and infrastructure construction covers a wide range of building and engineering activities that support public services, business operations and community development. These projects include commercial buildings, transport networks, utilities and large-scale structures that enable movement, communication and economic growth. Understanding how these projects are planned,...

Smart Homes

The South West has been ranked 9th in the UK for smart home technology adoption

The South West has been ranked 9th in the UK for smart home technology adoption in a new nationwide study commissioned by Argos.

The UK's Smartest Homes Index explores how the nation is embracing connected living by region, generation and lifestyle. It combines a nationally representative survey of 2,000 UK adults who use smart home tech with search trend analysis and official third-...

Happy New Year

A More Affordable Christmas and New Year period for Homebuyers as Mortgage Choice and Rates Improve

The latest research from award-winning mortgage adviser, Alexander Hall , has revealed that - despite the government failing to leave any affordability-focused initiatives under the tree in the recent Autumn Budget - this Christmas is shaping up to be a far more positive one for the nation's homebuyers, as borrowers entering the market today are benefitting from greater choice, lower rates,...

Podcasts

Podcasters launch Annual Manual to boost agency training

The World Class Real Estate podcast is to launch a new estate agency training workbook designed to support senior agents, managers and business owners in how teams learn and develop on the job.

Co-hosts Mark Worrall and Ian Macbeth are set to unveil the WCRE Annual Manual 2026 - a practical, structured training resource built from the most valuable insights shared across World Class...

Boxing Day Boom

Boxing Day boom for property listings – why timing could be your secret weapon this winter

The festive season isn't just about mince pies and mistletoe – it's also one of the hottest moments of the year for home movers. New data from Hillarys reveals Boxing Day is now one of the single busiest days for property portals, with record numbers of buyers heading to sites like Rightmove and Zoopla once the Christmas leftovers are cleared away.

Because many buyers sort by 'newest...

Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo makes The Red Sea destination his private paradise

Footballing legend and longtime visitor buys luxury villas at Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Residence

Riyadh, 22 December 2025 – Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA, has welcomed football icon Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez as homeowners at Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Residence. The homes are part of The...

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