2025

Here we’re going to ask, is the Boxing Day Bounce a real thing …. or is it just a load of old baloney?   What the Boxing Day Bounce is   The Boxing Day Bounce is the time of the year when listings of homes for sale – and online viewings for them – are supposed to surge above and beyond any other the day.   According to Rightmove the 2024 Boxing Day Bounce smashed...

As we move into 2026 what should the professional landlord be hoping for?   Should they be hoping for some juicy rent rises? Should they be hoping for a queue of buff Love Island-wannabe tenants, who live such glamorous lives they never complain about so much as a dripping tap?   No. These things are not what should be on your wishlist. At least in our opinion.   What we think...

Yippee! Only six more sleeps till Christmas.   Before we squeeze in yet another mince pie and head off home to put our feet up, let’s take a look at where rents and the rental market might be heading in 2026.   The stats say it’s actually been a positive 2025 for landlords.   Demand for rentals has been high. Official stattos the ONS say average UK monthly private rents rose 5%...

The recent Autumn Budget 2025 brought several important changes for landlords. Nothing seismic, but enough that many in the private rented sector will need to rethink cash flow, yields and long-term plans. Here’s what changed, what didn’t, and what landlords should be doing now. What Changed: Key Budget Measures for Landlords Property-income tax rates will rise by 2% from April 2027. From 6 April...

Over the past 18 months, one buyer trend has stood out above all others: hesitation. People want to move; they intend to move, and then they wait. Sometimes, for prices to drop. Sometimes, for rates to fall. Sometimes for “the perfect moment”. But here's the truth: most people don’t move because the timing is perfect. They move because their life needs them to. If you’ve been...

As ethical agents, we like to do good and spread the load wherever we can. With Christmas just around the corner, our team here at have come up with some ethical home gift ideas for your pressie list.   A forest (or if you can’t manage a forest, a single living tree)   Trees do amazing things for the planet, for wildlife and for us.   If your friend or relative...

When you’re looking for an estate or letting agent, smooth talking and slick sales patter can be seductive, but what you really need is an agent who’s genuine, honest and ethical.   Here’s how to spot an ethical agent.   They don’t overvalue   The dirtiest trade secret of unethical agents is to promise an unrealistically high price (or rent) to get you to sign on...

It’s Cyber Monday (December 1st). And if you didn’t already know, it is a major online shopping event offering big discounts, launched after Black Friday and focused entirely on digital deals and promotions. But Cyber Monday isn’t just about snapping up bargains — it’s also a timely reminder that anything involving money, personal data, or digital communication deserves extra care. Both...

Every new year brings its own housing market buzzwords, predictions, and curveballs — and 2026 looks set to follow the pattern. With shifting buyer priorities, evolving technology, and a more stable economic outlook emerging, the property market is poised for another year of significant change. Here are the key trends to watch. Buyers Want Efficiency as Standard Energy performance has...

If you’re buying or selling a home, you’ll need a conveyancer.   In this article, we’ll look at what factory conveyancing is and whether it’s any good.   What is conveyancing?   Conveyancing is the legal term for transferring the ownership of a property from the seller to the buyer. Simples.   Conveyancers carry out important checks on the property you’re...