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Derelict property

A derelict property will still cost you £240,000 in today's market

The latest data from LandSale , the property portal dedicated to land and rural property, reveals that buyers looking to breathe new life into a derelict property could face an asking price as high as £237,500 on average, highlighting the substantial value still attached to redevelopment opportunities across Britain.

Britain continues to struggle with a severe housing shortage and,...

Property Discounts

The 10 property markets with the biggest first-time buyer discounts

The latest research by Yopa has revealed the property markets where first-time buyers are purchasing at the biggest discount compared to existing homeowners, with the gap between the average first-time buyer and former owner-occupier purchase price stretching to as much as 47.3%.

Yopa analysed the latest UK House Price Index data*, comparing the average price paid by first-time...

Starter home

First-time buyers are skipping the starter home

The traditional journey onto the property ladder is changing. Brits are buying their first homes later and increasingly after starting families, meaning many reach the market with different financial commitments and housing needs from previous generations.

Figures reported by the Financial Times show that the average UK first-time buyer is now approaching 34, compared with 29 in 2000...

Fleeceholders

Fleecehold' fears shouldn't derail new-build sales, says Lyons Bowe

Homebuyers purchasing new-build properties are being urged to understand estate management arrangements before exchanging contracts, as privately managed communal areas become increasingly common across new developments in England.

However, Lyons Bowe Solicitors says that the presence of an estate management charge should not be viewed as a reason for buyers to reconsider purchasing...

Bank of Mum and Dad

Bank of Mum and Dad and Grandparents becomes essential for first-time buyers, as gifting shifts from inheritance to lifetime giving

Family financial support has become a defining factor in UK homeownership, according to new research from The Private Office (TPO), the UK's largest independently owned Chartered Independent Financial Advice firm.

A survey of 2,126 UK adults aged 45 and over, conducted by TPO in May 2026, found that 97% believe it is difficult or very difficult for young people to buy a home without...

Noise complaints

The five noise complaints most likely to stop your home from selling

The latest research from House Buyer Bureau has revealed that excessive environmental noise can be one of the biggest obstacles when selling a home, reducing the pool of potential buyers and increasing the likelihood that sellers will have to cut their asking price in order to secure a sale.

House Buyer Bureau analysed* published valuation evidence on the impact of environmental...

Compliance Services

The Property Franchise Group and Coadjute sign major compliance partnership

Coadjute, the UK's fastest growing AML compliance service for property professionals, today announced a new long-term partnership with The Property Franchise Group plc (TPFG), the UK's largest estate agent franchise group.

The agreement marks a significant expansion of the relationship between the two organisations following TPFG's rollout of the Coadjute platform to support AML...

Gardening

New international study proves Britain really is a nation of gardeners, second only to Germany

British homeowners are devoted to their gardens. Germany embraces cottagecore-inspired living, while the Netherlands stands out for solar-powered homes and sustainable living. Though homeowner habits vary across countries, people share a common goal: creating homes that fit their lives. To better understand those differences and similarities, MyBuilder, in collaboration with its international...

3 bed houses

Three-bedroom homes dominate Britain's quick-sale market

The latest industry insight from the House Buyer Bureau reveals that the East and West Midlands are Britain's quick sale hotspots, with three-bedroom homes proving the most common property type when it comes to quick-sale activity.

House Buyer Bureau's internal data* shows that in 2025 the company had contact with, and made a firm offer to, over 900 motivated homeowners looking to...

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