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    Latest: October property market report

    Latest: October property market report

    Published 26 minutes ago

    September marked a return to our normal routines after the summer break. Were our minds refocused on finding a new home? How have values changed? Here’s a summary of the property market as we head into the last third of 2025.

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    Let there be light this autumn

    Let there be light this autumn

    Published 7 days ago

    The significance of the 22nd September probably escaped your notice but you may already be feeling its effects. It’s the date the Autumn Equinox fell this year and from now until the Spring Equinox, nights will be longer than days.

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    First-time buyers stretch repayment terms for forever homes

    First-time buyers stretch repayment terms for forever homes

    Published 14 days ago

    New analysis has revealed an interesting shift in the purchasing habits of first-time buyers. Instead of buying a traditional starter home – a studio, a one-bedroom flat or a small terraced house – Barclays found a third of first-timer purchases are semi-detached homes.

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    Converting a garage: 8 key considerations

    Converting a garage: 8 key considerations

    Published 21 days ago

    Earlier this year, Aviva published the results of its survey on how we use our garages. Of those UK garage owners questioned, 28% said they hardly ever used their garage to park their car. 

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    Selling? It’s all about the autumn shift

    Selling? It’s all about the autumn shift

    Published 28 days ago

    And just like that, the seasons have changed. Meteorological summer officially ended on 31st August and wet, windy weather moved in without hesitation. While we’re keeping everything crossed for a return to calmer, drier conditions, there’s no escaping that autumn is here.

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    Latest: September property market report

    Latest: September property market report

    Published about 1 month ago

    There are a few signs that autumn is on the horizon (Halloween decorations in the shops, anyone?) and the change in season heralds a change in property focus. September is a peak period for home movers, so what kind of market awaits buyers, sellers and renters? Here’s how August shaped the property industry.

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    Bookscaping: the paper-based way to boost your home’s appeal

    Bookscaping: the paper-based way to boost your home’s appeal

    Published about 1 month ago

    Over the years there have been a number of ‘light touches’ touted as a way to impress potential property buyers. The aroma of freshly baked bread and brewing coffee? Great for making your property feel homely and masking less attractive whiffs. A neatly-folded pile of clean, fluffy towels in the bathroom? An easy way to give off five-star hotel vibes. Fresh flowers and a fully-stocked fruit bowl? They draw attention away from less desirable areas and add colour to a drab space.

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    Electrical safety in the lettings spotlight

    Electrical safety in the lettings spotlight

    Published about 2 months ago

    Keeping tenants safe is of paramount importance and there is legislation that ensures the UK’s privately rented homes are fit for habitation. An important milestone in England has brought one area of safety back into the spotlight.

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    Mortgage market receives a summer boost

    Mortgage market receives a summer boost

    Published about 2 months ago

    Although Labour has long been associated with better rights for renters, it recently showed that it is equally as committed to promoting homeownership. A raft of financial reforms designed to help mortgage borrowers, which will apply across the UK, were announced in July.

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    Latest: August property market report

    Latest: August property market report

    Published 2 months ago

    Competitive pricing is the story of the summer. The theme was highlighted in Rightmove’s latest House Price Index, with asking prices dropping 1.2% in July to an average of £373,709. This adjustment reflects the improved supply of properties for sale.

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    Home improvements that don’t require planning permission

    Home improvements that don’t require planning permission

    Published 2 months ago

    Earlier this year, it became apparent that home buyers aren’t that fussed about finding the ‘perfect’ property. A Rightmove survey of 34,000 home movers found 73% of those leaving rented accommodation viewed fixer uppers as a more affordable route to property ownership. Additionally, 73% of existing homeowners wanted to buy a property that needed work in order to create their dream home.

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    Peterborough Rental Property Market:  5 Year Overview & 2025 Landlord Outlook

    Peterborough Rental Property Market: 5 Year Overview & 2025 Landlord Outlook

    Published 2 months ago

    Over the past five years, Peterborough's private rental market has experienced a significant growth in rents. The average monthly rent has increased from £755 in 2020 to £1,055 in 2025, representing a 39% rise.

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