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Compared with three months ago, the UK housing market has shifted gear. More homes are available, buyers are taking the driver’s seat, and expectations for price growth have cooled. Transaction levels remain steady, and while economic headwinds are creating caution, the fundamentals of demand remain resilient.

As we look ahead to the final quarter of the year, all eyes will be on the Autumn Budget and the Bank of England. Clarity on taxation and interest rates will shape sentiment as much as the usual seasonal slowdown.

For now, the message is balance. The market is neither booming nor busting – it is adjusting. For those who understand the new dynamics and act accordingly, opportunities remain.

What do you do when the car’s not the star? That’s the question after new research by Aviva revealed more than 1 in 4 UK garage owners don’t use the space to park their car. From not being able to open the doors and a car that’s just too big for the space, to finding it difficult to park inside and a fear of damaging the vehicle, it appears garages are not serving their intended purpose.

September is one of the peak months for buying and selling property, with those who have delayed finding a new home starting to look in line with the new school year….and a new season.

August delivered some fantastic holiday weather but did the property market sizzle like the summer? There were certainly good things to report from the mortgage market. Moneyfacts said the average two-year, fixed mortgage rate dropped below 5% for the first time in three years. The new average rate of 4.99% is great news for those who like the certainty of a regular repayment amount. 

Books have long been used to display how cultured, educated and well-read someone is but have you given much thought to how your reading material may impress home buyers?

Landlords in England and Scotland are being urged to check the expiration date on their Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR), with many due to run out this year.

In July, the Chancellor told a summit of financial leaders she was improving the prospects of first-time buyers and lower income property purchasers. Collectively known as the ‘Leeds Reforms’, Rachel Reeves outlined three key announcements that would boost the morale of borrowers across the UK.

This article explores the growing demand for coastal properties with sea views, revealing that buyers are paying an average premium of £88,107 for homes overlooking the ocean. Drawing on Rightmove data from January to June 2025, it examines why sea-view homes command such strong prices, the regional variations in premium, and the enduring appeal of these rare and desirable properties.

High summer has arrived but is the UK property market running hot? After digesting the latest round of reports, the verdict is we’re in a stable period. The absence of drastic highs and lows seen in previous years is great news for home movers.

After several years of steep rental increases driven by limited supply and surging demand, the UK rental market is beginning to cool. This article explores why rental growth is slowing across the country, with affordability pressures acting as a hard ceiling on further rises, particularly in major cities like London. D

rawing on the latest data from RICS, ONS, and PriceHubble, it examines how shifting supply-demand dynamics and early signs of wage alignment are reshaping the market. With forecasts pointing to a return to more sustainable rental growth of 3.2% annually through to 2029, the article offers a clear-eyed view of what lies ahead for landlords, tenants, and property professionals alike.

If you have grand plans but a more modest budget, purchasing a property with improvement potential is a great idea. According to Rightmove, ‘doer-up’ properties are 12% cheaper than homes on the market that don’t need renovating.