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Commenting on biggest January increase on record according to Rightmove

Commenting on biggest January increase on record according to Rightmove, Daniel Austin, CEO and co-founder at ASK Partners , said: “Today’s modest rise in UK house prices points to underlying resilience, but momentum remains constrained by affordability pressures and a ‘higher for longer’ interest rate backdrop. While recent rate cuts signal easing inflation, they are unlikely to transform market...

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London's most prestigious postcodes revealed as 11 areas record average sold prices above £1m

The latest research from Enness Global has revealed London's 11 most prestigious postcodes based on average sold price data, with the SW1A postcode covering Mayfair and St James's topping the table, where the average home sold for £2.375m.

Enness Global analysed sold price data from the Land Registry, examining transactions to have completed across London's prime market and compiling...

First-time buyer demand edges higher in Q4 as stabilising rates tempt buyers back

The latest research by Yopa has revealed that first-time buyers are beginning to return to the market, encouraged by stabilising interest rates and the base rate cut seen in December, with demand edging higher during the final quarter of the year.

Yopa analysed first-time buyer (FTB) demand based on the proportion of homes listed under buying schemes* that have already sold subject...

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%...

How to add £30K to your property value and find a buyer fast this new year

New insight from Yopa reveals how home sellers entering the market in 2026 can add more than £30,000 to their property value by carrying out some basic home improvements.

Yopa looked at five easily implemented tasks that home sellers can undertake before entering the market in order to make a good first impression with buyers, as well as the boost they are thought to have on the...

Five simple checks homeowners must do NOW to avoid damp, mould and flooding this winter

Homeowners are being urged to take urgent action to protect their properties from damp, mould and flooding as winter weather tightens its grip on the UK.

According to a leading property care expert, just a handful of checks carried out now could save households thousands of pounds in repair costs — and help protect their health during the coldest months of the year.

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New-build demand falls in Q4, but pockets of the market remain sturdy

The latest market analysis from Property Inspect has found that demand for new-build homes remained subdued in Q4, with fewer than one in five new properties securing a buyer, as market conditions softened further on both a quarterly and annual basis.

Property Inspect analysed current market listings to assess what proportion of new-build homes are already marked as sold subject to...

WINTER WARNING: The common de-icing trick that's cracking driveways – and the £1 fix hiding in your cupboard

With snow and ice causing chaos across the UK, freezing mornings are back, and so are hazardous driveways. Experts are warning homeowners to watch their step and consider how they de-ice their driveways.

Most people reach straight for rock salt, but doing so could end up costing homeowners thousands. Not only does it leave a messy residue, but it can also slowly damage concrete,...

Increase in UK HNWs gaining Greek Golden Visas

The latest market insight from international property consultancy, Astons , reveals that the number of Greek Golden Visas granted to UK citizens has increased by almost 50% in the past year, as more and more High Net Worth individuals (HNWIs) look to escape the UK's increasing wealth and property taxes. With more tax rises expected from the upcoming Autumn Budget, the figures are expected to...

Are bungalows a bad idea for older people's housing

Op-ed/interview pitch by Mike Lord, CEO and Chairman of Stiltz Homelifts

Bungalows have long been a staple of retirement living. A single-storey property can be easier to maintain and there are usually no stairs. The large gardens also allow people to spend their free time nurturing plants and communing with nature. All this encourages downsizing from the family home. But Mike Lord,...

Real Estate 2026: Trends to watch, challenges to tackle, opportunities to seize

As we move into 2026, the UK real estate market stands at a pivotal crossroads. Economic uncertainty, political shifts, and changing lifestyles are converging to reshape how people live, work, rent, and invest. With a major Budget announced just weeks before year-end, the sector faces a rare mix of volatility and opportunity.

Here are the key dynamics set to define the year ahead....

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