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The days between Christmas and New Year have a different feel. The rush has passed, diaries are quieter, and for the first time in months, there’s space to think properly. If selling your home is on your wish list in 2026, this is the perfect time to start, not by listing, but by setting the right intentions. Here are five New Year’s resolutions that can make all the difference. Resolve to...

Fancy a little bit of fun in between last-minute shopping, elf on the shelfing and any other festive business you’re enjoying/enduring? Here’s our festive property quiz based on our experience - No Googling please… answers at the bottom. What’s the most common day of the year for property portals to see a spike in traffic? A) 24 December B) 25 December C) 26 December True or...

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...

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...

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 planning to move in 2026, the best time to get ready isn’t when the Christmas tree comes down — it’s right now. Most homeowners underestimate how much smoother, quicker, and more profitable a sale can be when a little groundwork happens before the New Year rush. The homes that sell quickly in the spring are rarely an overnight success. They’ve been quietly prepared, improved,...

We often think of habits as something we do, but the environment we live in plays a huge role in shaping them. As James Clear, author of the multi-million selling book Atomic Habits, puts it: “Environment is the invisible hand that shapes human behaviour.” So, if you want to build better routines, start by setting up your home to make good habits easy and bad ones hard. And where better to...

It’s one of life’s big property questions: should you love the home you’re in or list it for sale and move on? For many homeowners, deciding whether to move or stay put isn’t just about bricks, mortar, and market conditions – it’s also about emotions, lifestyle, and timing. Here are five reasons why people decide to stay – and five reasons why they choose to move. Five reasons people...

As the evenings draw in and another year nears its end, many people start thinking about fresh starts. For some, that means a new home — and sometimes, a completely new area. But before you fall for a property on Rightmove, it’s worth doing your homework on the location. A dream home in the wrong area can quickly lose its shine, while the right neighbourhood can make everyday life feel that...

It’s that time of year when our thoughts turn to ghosts, ghouls and things that go bump in the night. Here is some advice on what you can do if you suspect your house or flat is haunted and you’re thinking of moving on.   Firstly, how to tell if your house is haunted   According to a report by The Guild of Property Professionals*, there are a few telltale signs:  ...