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October was about laying foundations for future change. In fact, we can’t remember a month so heavy with reform and rumour. Here’s a recap of what happened and how it impacted the market.

Some homes don’t sell straight away - but that doesn’t mean their chance has passed. Properties that are withdrawn from the market and later reintroduced, known as “ghost listings,” are statistically far more likely to sell on their second appearance. Around 42% of homes that take a three-month break go on to find a buyer, compared with just 14.5% of those that remain continuously listed. This article explores why a short pause and a fresh relaunch can often breathe new life into a property sale.

Ensuring the renters listed on the tenancy agreement are the only people living in your property is an important part of protecting your asset but it’s the season for stowaways.

The latest ONS Household Finance Survey reveals that private renting is a steady housing choice across all income levels. With 19.9% of low earners and 14.6% of top earners renting privately, the sector demonstrates its dual role - providing essential housing for some and flexibility for others. Meanwhile, social renting and mortgaged ownership show far greater variation by income, underscoring the PRS’s unique stability in the UK housing mix.

Understated, timeless and very much in vogue, the Cotswold interior is what’s grabbing our attention. The area, which sits across Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire, and Worcestershire, is known for its limestone cottages, rolling hills and celebrity residents. 

The BR6 housing market continues to show resilience in 2025, with average prices rising 5.7% year-on-year to £566,572 despite a slight slowdown in transactions. Detached homes remain highly sought-after, and strong buyer interest continues to underpin steady demand.

Buying and selling property may radically change in the next four years, and you have the opportunity to shape the future. The Government has announced a 12 week consultation on a wide range of proposed reforms, with the general public from across the UK invited to contribute their views.

The festive period is approaching fast, and sellers hoping to move before the holiday break need to act quickly. With the average home taking 63 days to secure a buyer, the clock is ticking. The key to moving faster lies in setting the right price from the outset.  In this article we explain how realistic pricing and efficient progress through the process can make all the difference.

The mortgage market has been tested by political upheaval and economic jitters, yet it continues to stand firm. Approvals remain steady, rates are holding, and borrowers are adapting to the new normal. While high-end buyers may pause ahead of the autumn Budget, the overall market remains remarkably resilient, showing that stability can still be found in uncertain times.

September 2025 wasn’t straightforward. Rumours of a change to stamp duty and a looming Autumn Budget slightly muted the market. Serious buyers and sellers, however, remained determined to make their move. 

According to interior designer Abigail Ahern, every room in the home needs nine sources of light. While nine may be a bit excessive, there are valuable lessons to be learnt from the interior design world.

Climbing up the property ladder might be a thing of the past if new analysis is correct. The latest Barclays Property Insights report reveals an increasing number of first-time buyers are bypassing the bottom two rungs of the property ladder and debuting with unexpectedly big homes.