The latest insight from quick sale specialists, House Buyer Bureau , has found that the most common reason homeowners choose a quick sale is no longer financial hardship, ill health, or the death of a loved one, but the desire to keep their onward move on track in an increasingly uncertain housing market.
The internal data from House Buyer Bureau analysed the reason cited by home...
The latest market insight from House Buyer Bureau has revealed six common issues that could see a homeowner's property deemed unmortgageable by lenders, drastically reducing the pool of potential buyers and making it far harder to sell on the open market.
House Buyer Bureau analysed some of the most common reasons properties fail lender criteria, alongside the potential impact these...
Estate agency Glad Stones iad says it is already seeing stronger financial returns after transitioning to a new operating structure designed to reduce the overhead burden traditionally associated with running an independent agency.
The Plymouth-based business joined iad UK in December 2025 while retaining its existing local identity and high street presence, moving into a self-...
Finding the perfect balance between lasting quality and striking visual appeal is often a challenge in property renovation.
As a result, homeowners tend to look for materials that combine strength with design flexibility. Natural stone meets both needs; moreover, it adds a sense of elegance and character that synthetic alternatives often struggle to match.
As the energy price cap keeps rising, the latest research from Yopa reveals that buying a new-build home could save homebuyers as much as £450 a year on their energy bills.
With the energy price cap forecast to increase again over the coming year, many households are preparing for further pressure on their finances as utility costs continue to climb. However, while the price cap...
Record delays and failed transactions for homebuyers mean the UK property industry must evolve or lose out to other jurisdictions, according to the founder of a new firm established to overhaul the conveyancing process.
Sharpwell Property Law , launched by veteran London property lawyer and investor Tatiana Sharposhnikova, has been set up in response to a growing "crisis" in the...
The latest market analysis from House Buyer Bureau has revealed that home sellers in some parts of the country are facing Local Authority search waiting times of more than 90 days, with growing legal bottlenecks increasingly putting transactions at risk before they reach the finish line.
House Buyer Bureau analysed the latest Local Authority search turnaround time data, looking at...
The latest analysis by Foxtons has revealed that homes with an EPC rating of A have accounted for an average of just 0.5% of all annual EPC lodgements made over the last 15 years. However, the firm has now listed an exceptionally rare occurrence, a property boasting a perfect EPC rating of 108 out of 108.
Foxtons analysed EPC lodgement data across England and Wales over the last 15...
Jonathan Samuels, CEO of specialist lender, Octane Capital , believes that whilst property auctions continue to offer some of the most attractive discounts in the market, the ability to move quickly using specialist finance is becoming increasingly crucial in order to secure these opportunities.
Octane Capital analysed current auction property listings across England, comparing...
The latest internal data analysis from House Buyer Bureau has found that just two regions, London and the South East, are currently seeing seller expectations align with market reality, whilst the rest of the country continues to price above market value, contributing to slower sales and ongoing market friction.
House Buyer Bureau analysed its own internal data alongside wider...
