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Hidden Home Inspection Issues that Can Derail Property Sales

Many people see a home inspection as just another step before buying a property. But not all problems show up during this quick check, especially in the roof, which shields the whole house from weather. Some important roof issues stay hidden until after contracts are signed. These surprises can cause big arguments or even make a sale fall through later.

Roof problems are some of the main...

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Surface Water Flooding: A Silent Threat to Millions of Homes

Surface water flooding has become one of the most pressing yet overlooked risks facing UK homeowners today. Unlike flooding from rivers or seas, this type occurs when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains and cannot soak into the ground.

Recent figures show that more than 4.6 million properties in England are at risk of surface water flooding—far more than those threatened by rivers or...

School catchment property purchases see parents sacrifice dream homes and financial stability

The latest research from Yopa has revealed that almost half of parental homebuyers sacrifice their dream home in order to purchase within a catchment area for their child's education, with many overstretching themselves financially in the process.

Yopa surveyed* almost 5,000 UK homebuyers to understand the extent to which school catchment areas influence purchasing decisions....

Bristol crowned best area for downsizers - Here's the best and worst

The latest research from over-50s property specialists, Regency Living , has revealed where in England downsizers have the greatest choice of suitable homes to move to and where they face the toughest search based on the availability of suitable stock in the current market

Regency Living analysed current property market listings, looking at the proportion of one and two-bedroom homes...

Golden Age of property investment in South & East England is over  

New research by Rathbones Group shows buy to lets and holiday homes in tourist hotspots have been particularly vulnerable, with rising borrowing costs and weaker capital gains undermining their long-term investment case.

The average annual increase in house prices between 2016 and 2024 is around half the 7%+ yearly average recorded between 1995 and 2016:

Budget-conscious homebuyers discover surprising prices in the Costa del Sol

89% of buyers are seeking properties costing less than €500k (Kyero)
New Costa del Sol Valley View homes priced from €339K plus VAT (Taylor Wimpey España)
82% of British buyers choose homes in the Costa del Sol (Taylor Wimpey España)

The Kyero 2025 Annual Buyer Survey has revealed that 89% of buyers seeking property in Spain plan to spend...

2025's Best UK Commuter Towns Revealed

Where to Live for Value, Commute, and Quality of Life – Sheffield Towns Comes Out on Top

Data from Pepper Money has revealed a clear northern advantage for commuters—with Sheffield emerging as the most commuter-friendly hub in the country. The South Yorkshire city claims three of the top 10 spots for best commuter towns, thanks to a combination of affordable housing, accessible rail links,...

The Overlooked Role of Drainage in New-Build Developments Across the UK

Across the UK, the property market continues to experience steady growth, with new-build housing developments rising to meet the demand for modern, sustainable living. While developers and buyers alike often focus on design, energy efficiency, and location, one critical factor is frequently overlooked: drainage.

Behind every successful housing project lies a robust drainage strategy...

New property taxes must be fit for purpose, Propertymark recomm

Propertymark has highlighted that any future changes to the current Stamp Duty system across England and Northern Ireland must be carefully considered, fit for future purpose, and encourage the concept of homeownership for those who aspire to it.

Proposals for a 'proportional' property tax regime must be wisely measured in alliance with key industry stakeholders and deliver a dynamic...

Subsidence Expert Campaigning for Change, Considering Climate Crisis on Homes

Mainmark Ground Engineering UK is calling for a change in how subsidence claims are handled to help futureproof our homes from climate change.

This comes as the latest soil moisture data from the Meteorological Office Rainfall and Evaporation Calculation Systems (MORECS) is predicting one of the biggest subsidence surges in history, due to heatwaves rippling through the UK.

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Patchwork' housing market opens rare buyer's window for South West homeowners

The recent dip in house prices in the South West, which saw reductions from two per cent in Bath (where the average house price has dropped to £382,000 in the year to June)* to nearly 18 per cent in other regions, has created a 'patchwork' market as some areas are falling harder than others.

To take advantage of this 'buyer's window' in a competitive but cooling market, the South...

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