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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' or rely...

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Why 'slow DIY' is the exterior trend to embrace in 2026

With shifting seasonal trends and the powerful influence of social media, Brits are feeling the pressure to rush DIY projects to keep up with the latest aesthetics.

This may result in a lack of consideration regarding the quality and durability of products selected, something which can, in the long-term, result in additional expenses as well as time and effort.

To help...

Devon housebuilder reveals over a third of locals are turning to AI for festive help this Christmas

A local housebuilder has found that people across Devon are turning to artificial intelligence to help ease the pressure of Christmas preparation.

The research conducted by David Wilson Homes, which is currently building at Hampton Mill, in Okehampton, and Barum Knoll, in Barnstaple, found that over a third (36%) of the 2,000 people surveyed across the UK plan to use AI to support...

Prime London Sees Post-Budget Surge in £2m+ Listings, as Usual Festive Market Lull Looks Unlikely

The latest research from prime London property experts, Jefferies London, reveals that, just two weeks on from the Autumn Budget and its newly announced prime property surcharges, an estimated 444 homes priced at £2m or more have been listed for sale across the capital. These new listings account for around one in 10 (9%) of all £2m-plus homes currently on the market, signalling a clear post-...

9 of the fanciest home features to impress your Christmas guests - And how much they'll set you back

As the festive season approaches and we prepare to welcome guests into our homes, Enness Global has identified nine of the most extravagant and fancy home features that define true luxury at Christmas. But impressing the most discerning house guests doesn't come cheap, with the final bill coming in at around £750,000

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Roof Problems Surveyors Miss (And How to Spot Them Before You Buy)

You've found the house. Offer accepted. Now comes the survey, and you're expecting it to flag anything serious before you commit.

Except it often doesn't. Not with roofs, anyway.

Standard house surveys aren't roof inspections. Surveyors work from ground level with binoculars, they've got the whole property to assess in a few hours, and they're explicitly not climbing up...

The UK locations where house prices have tumbled this year

While much of the UK housing market has managed to stay on Santa's nice list this year with modest price growth, new analysis from Springbok Properties shows that a number of local areas are going to find a lump of coal in their festive stockings when it comes to the level of house price appreciation seen so far this year.

Across the UK, the average house price has shown modest...

Agents and brokers critical to helping landlords prepare for tougher MEES rules, says industry expert

L ettings agents and mortgage brokers will play a decisive role in helping landlords prepare for tougher Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES), according to Dr Neil Cobbold, Commercial Director of Reapit, a leading estate agency software provider

Speaking on Eco Approach's recent webinar, " Green homes – how can landlords prepare for stricter energy efficiency standards? "...

Storm Bram: Welsh communities to face rising home repair costs from flood damage

Storm Bram swept across Wales this week, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and widespread flooding. The storm prompted multiple flood warnings, particularly across Glamorgan, where rivers including the Ely at Peterston Super Ely and catchments in the Vale of Glamorgan rose rapidly, highlighting the ongoing vulnerability of local communities to extreme weather.

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87,000 home moves happen in December - Here's 6 tips for a stress-free Christmas move

With an average of 87,000 home sales taking place during the month of December, Property DriveBuy has compiled practical advice for those due to complete this festive season, a time already known for being one of the busiest and most emotionally charged periods of the year. Despite this bringing the potential for a more stressful move, the analysis also reveals that there are actually...

London's prime homeowners would need to shrink their mansions by almost half to escape new £2 million mansion tax, says Enness Global

The latest research from Enness Global has revealed that high end homeowners across prime central London would need to significantly reduce the size of their properties in order to avoid the newly introduced annual mansion tax on homes valued at £2 million or more, with some requiring their home to be almost halved in size

Following the Chancellor's announcement, the new measure will...

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