New research reveals the small details making homes look cheaper than they are
UK homeowners may be unknowingly making their properties look cheaper and less valuable than they really are, according to new research.
A nationwide survey commissioned by The Bespoke Sign House found that more than a quarter of buyers (27%) have instantly ruled out a property based on...
A driveway is one of those parts of the house you stop noticing. Until you do. A cracked slab, a puddle that won't drain, a surface that looks tired against a freshly painted front door. Then suddenly it's all you see.
Replacing a driveway is a bigger decision than most homeowners give it credit for. It costs real money. It affects how your home looks from the street. It can help or...
Alto launches free Renters' Rights Risk Calculator as compliance gaps threaten to scale across portfolios
London, April 2026 — Estate and letting agents could be exposed to fines of up to £7,000 per breach under the Renters' Rights Act , rising to £40,000 for repeat offences, with many at risk of unknowingly breaching the new rules from 1st May.
Two thirds of homebuyers in the South West say the experience of buying and selling a house is so bad it has put them off moving again.
New research from the Open Property Data Association (OPDA) shows that 65% of recent home movers in the South West are reluctant to go through the process again – with nearly than one in four (23%) saying they've been significantly put off – after...
A growing number of buyers are choosing to live further afield while maintaining careers in London, as the appeal of a “double life” continues to reshape where people choose to call home.
According to Cavanna Homes, interest from London-based buyers across its South West developments has remained strong, with many now balancing office-based roles in the capital with a lifestyle...
The latest analysis from Enness Global has revealed that London is currently the most expensive property market of any city hosting a World Marathon Major, with Mayfair also ranking as the world's most expensive marathon neighbourhood for those wanting a front-row seat to the action.
Enness Global analysed average property values across the seven World Marathon Major host cities...
The latest research by Yopa reveals that as Spring begins, 6.3% more homes are on England's housing market today compared to the start of the year, with some counties seeing increases of more than 16%, showcasing growing seller confidence in a market that is on the up.
Yopa has analysed residential listings data from March 2026*, with the analysis showing an estimated 471,619 homes...
The latest insight from property management specialist Rushbrook & Rathbone has found that E14 is the strongest postcode along the London Marathon route for landlords looking to invest in the capital's rental market, delivering an estimated average yield of 6.6%.
Rushbrook & Rathbone analysed current asking house prices and rents across postcode districts spanning the London...
Parking, gutters, and driveways now dominate aesthetics as buyers prioritise function over form
UK homebuyers are becoming less seduced by style and more focused on practical, everyday concerns when choosing a property, according to new research from The Bespoke Sign House .
The study of 1,000 UK adults found that functional issues now dominate buyers' decision-...
The latest New-Build Stock and Demand Index from Property Inspect has found that demand for new-build homes remained subdued in the first quarter of 2026, with fewer than one in five new properties securing a buyer. New-build stock levels also took a slight dip to account for just 6.3% of the market.
Property Inspect analysed current market listings across 20 major British cities to...
