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...
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...
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...
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...
A Hampshire letting agent has launched a free property portal after attracting more than 9,000 subscribers and building a network featuring listings from over 6,600 estate and letting agencies across the UK.
Find My Move, founded by letting agent Mark Vine and housing professional Chris Moss, is designed to give agents and landlords a cost-free way to market properties while...
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 survey of UK prime residential agents by AgentWise has found that referrals, agent relationships and existing databases are playing a far greater role in generating high-end buyer enquiries, as prime agents go 'off portal', highlighting the continued importance of collaboration within the prime property market.
AgentWise surveyed its member agents operating within the UK's...
New research from Lyons Bowe solicitors reveals that Britain's homebuyers have little tolerance for poor communication during the conveyancing process, with buyers increasingly expecting same-day updates, prompt responses, and swift notification of any issues that could impact their purchase.
The survey of current and recent homebuyers who have purchased a property within the last...
Jonathan Samuels, CEO of specialist lender, Octane Capital, believes that whilst the continuation of escalating tensions in the Middle East have driven a notable increase in swap rates and mortgage pricing in recent months, the broader lending landscape remains relatively stable when viewed over a longer timeframe.
Octane Capital analysed average daily swap rates since the start of...
New research from UK Property Development (UKPD) suggests that artificial intelligence could be poised to reshape the homebuying journey, with a quarter of recent homebuyers believing AI-powered search will soon overtake traditional property portals as the primary tool for finding a home.
The findings come from a survey of 500 homeowners who purchased a property within the past 12...
