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The busiest hour in the British housing market is Saturday at 11:00am

There is one hour in the week when Britain mainly looks round houses, and anyone who has tried to book a viewing already knows which one it is: Saturday at 11:00am.

Almost 250,000 viewings started in that single slot last year, according to new figures from Alto , the CRM provider behind roughly a third of UK estate agency.

That is 4.60% of an entire week's viewings, crammed into 60...

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Best House Buying Companies in the UK (2026 Guide)

Selling to a cash house buying company has become one of the most popular ways to sell property quickly in the UK. Instead of listing with an estate agent and waiting months for a buyer, these companies purchase homes directly using cash funds, removing chains, mortgage delays and uncertainty.

Most genuine cash buyers can complete in 7–28 days and typically offer around 73–85% of...

One feature that can see homebuyers bag a bargain, savings up to £54,000

The latest research from eXp UK reveals that low EPC-rated homes present a potential bargain for homebuyers, as house price savings of up to £54,000 far outweigh the cost of remediation.

eXp UK has analysed average house price data for properties currently on the market in England with an EPC rating of E or worse*, and found that across the country, such properties cost -7.1% less...

Coadjute Steps Up Fight Against Money Laundering in UK Property Market, Partnering with Broadcaster Phil Spencer

Leading proptech firm Coadjute has today announced a major strategic shift towards full-service anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, positioning the fight against financial crime at the heart of its future growth. As part of this renewed focus, the company has appointed one of the UK's most recognisable and trusted property broadcasters, Phil Spencer, as an ambassador.

Spencer,...

The UK damp and mould crisis mapped as 1.28 million homes affected. Plus low-cost tips that could save homeowners £13,200

Following an exceptionally wet January, UK homeowners are being urged to stay alert for signs of damp and mould. An estimated 1.28 million UK homes are affected by damp and mould problems, which can lead to costly damage to both the property and its inhabitants' health.

New research from heating experts at Appliances Direct has revealed that damp and mould are more prevalent in...

Mortgage market momentum set to continue as approvals forecast to climb through H1

The latest analysis from award-winning mortgage adviser, Alexander Hall, has revealed that mortgage market momentum has been building steadily over the last three years, with average monthly approvals for both house purchases and remortgaging increasing, and further growth forecast across the first half of the year.

Alexander Hall analysed historic Bank of England data on mortgage...

Property auctions are no longer just for "doer-uppers"

New instructions for auction catalogues have risen steadily in recent months, reflecting a clear shift in seller behaviour. In a market where confidence can fluctuate, more vendors are prioritising certainty and a defined timeline over open-ended negotiations.

There is still a perception that auction properties are unmortgageable or in need of major renovation, perhaps due to issues...

Homefinder UK publishes new research into the benefits of voluntary, out-of-area moves

Homefinder UK, the national housing mobility scheme run by Home Connections, has released its latest Moving forward: 2025 whitepaper . The whitepaper showcases proprietary research into the health, financial, and security outcomes Homefinder UK has delivered for individuals, families, and local authority housing departments from 2022-2025. This new research evaluates how the scheme, which...

DIY disruptors divide the market: One in three agents see platforms like OpenRent as a threat

Research from Alto , the UK's most popular and fastest growing estate and lettings CRM, reveals a growing split within the UK agency market over the competitive threat posed by DIY property platforms such as OpenRent and For-Sale-By-Owner (FSBO) services.

According to the research, more than a third of agents [34%] say DIY property platforms represent a competitive threat this year...

Wales Households Warned Not to Delay Solar as Grid Export Limits Begin to Tighten

Households across Wales are being warned that waiting too long to install solar panels could reduce their future ability to export electricity back to the grid, potentially limiting long-term financial returns.

The warning comes as demand for home solar continues to surge across Wales. According to Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) data, solar uptake across Wales continued...

Research reveals the number of unclaimed estates in the UK and how you can avoid your estate being unclaimed.

Each year, numerous estates remain unclaimed, with potential heirs either unaware or unable to stake their claims. As of February 2026, there are over 5,000 unclaimed estates across the UK. If we consider that the average cost of a property in the UK is £270,259 , and there are 5,472 such properties, the total estimated value of these unclaimed estates amounts to approximately £1,478,857,248...

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