The latest research by Lyons Bowe has found that first-time buyer affordability, measured against the national average price paid by first-time buyers, has improved across the South West over the past decade, despite rising property prices. More than half (53.8%) of the region's local authority areas now have average first-time buyer property prices below the England benchmark, compared with...
Homebuyers in England are racing to secure properties before Christmas as longer completion times and market uncertainty drive a surge in autumn enquiries, according to a leading property law firm.
Pepperells Solicitors , which has acted on home purchases nationwide for more than 40 years, predicts the 2026 festive period will be busier than usual as buyers and sellers rush...
From on-edge round table meetings to vicious murder plots, Traitors has become a hot topic, even when thinking about our interiors. To help get your home into that medieval vibe, MyBuilder.com lists ways to incorporate castlecore into your modern-day home.
Castlecore is an aesthetic and lifestyle trend inspired by medieval times, focusing on gothic architecture, rich fabrics and...
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...
The traditional autumn surge in property market activity could be slow to materialise this year, as new research from House Buyer Bureau reveals that 88% of homebuyers with children expect to be less inclined to book or attend property viewings during the first few weeks of the new school term.
House Buyer Bureau surveyed UK homebuyers who are also parents to school-aged children, to...
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...
The latest look at prime London property supply from Jefferies London has shown that the volume of homes priced at £2m or more listed for sale across Prime Central London (PCL) increased by 2.7% during the first quarter of 2026, with £2m+ homes now accounting for 35.5% of all PCL stock.
Jefferies London analysed current for-sale listings across the PCL market, looking at what...
“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%...
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....
The festive season isn't just about mince pies and mistletoe – it's also one of the hottest moments of the year for home movers. New data from Hillarys reveals Boxing Day is now one of the single busiest days for property portals, with record numbers of buyers heading to sites like Rightmove and Zoopla once the Christmas leftovers are cleared away.
