Houses for sale

Property Chains

England's chain-free homebuying hotspots

The latest research by Lyons Bowe reveals that almost 40% of homes on England's housing market are chain-free, giving buyers a better chance of avoiding one of the biggest headaches of moving home.

With recent figures showing that almost half of homebuyers are being impacted by broken chains, Lyons Bowe has analysed current property listings across England and the South West region...

AI Estate Agents

AI will insist that agents work faster

New insight from Propoly reveals that, despite the hype around AI replacing human workers, the technology is more likely to replace individual tasks than letting agents themselves. But while AI may not replace the agent, it will raise the bar for them, enabling faster service, smarter decision-making and higher expectations from landlords and tenants.

Fears that AI will make letting...

Houses for sale

Over 54,000 homes hit the market following back to school rush

Over 50,000 homes have hit the market since the nation's schools returned following the summer holidays, with the level of property for sale climbing by as much as 35% across some areas of England, according to the latest research by Yopa .

The full-service estate agency analysed the number of homes listed for sale across each county in England on 31st August and again on 14th...

Replacement driveways

Thinking of Replacing Your Driveway? Here's What to Weigh Up Before You Commit

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...

Best places to downsize

Blackpool rated the best city for downsizers Best and worst UK cities for downsizers revealed

New research from property experts Good Move has revealed the best and worst cities in the UK for homeowners looking to downsize, highlighting where sellers can maximise their equity and where smaller homes offer the least financial benefit.

The study analysed house price data and average property sizes across major UK cities to determine where downsizers gain the most value when...

Houses by the sea

City house prices soar as coastal locations suffer decline

The latest research from Property DriveBuy reveals that house prices in UK cities are significantly outperforming both coastal and countryside locations, rising by an average of 3.4% over the past year, well ahead of the wider UK market which has seen growth of 2.5%. And while countryside homes have also seen a price increase, the nation's massively popular seaside hotspots have been stunned...

Buoyant Market

Commenting on biggest January increase on record according to Rightmove

Commenting on biggest January increase on record according to Rightmove, Daniel Austin, CEO and co-founder at ASK Partners , said: “Today’s modest rise in UK house prices points to underlying resilience, but momentum remains constrained by affordability pressures and a ‘higher for longer’ interest rate backdrop. While recent rate cuts signal easing inflation, they are unlikely to transform...

Property Confidence

Market set for boost as seller confidence returns, says ValPal data

The UK housing market is set to see a more energetic start to 2026 as improving affordability and renewed confidence encourage sellers to act more decisively, according to new analysis of online valuation behaviour.

In its December market outlook, Rightmove predicted a 2% rise in asking prices across Great Britain in 2026, following a modest fall in 2025, pointing to improving buyer...

House sale at Christmas

87,000 home moves happen in December - Here's 6 tips for a stress-free Christmas move

With an average of 87,000 home sales taking place during the month of December, Property DriveBuy has compiled practical advice for those due to complete this festive season, a time already known for being one of the busiest and most emotionally charged periods of the year. Despite this bringing the potential for a more stressful move, the analysis also reveals that there are actually...

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