Category archives: Residential Property Review

Muted activity in housing market – according to RICS, new buyer enquiries declined further in February  Rental market becomes more balanced – competition for rental properties has slowed to a six-year low, according to Zoopla  Local housing markets rebound – research from Yopa indicates that about 70% of local housing markets are in recovery  Muted activity in housing market The UK housing market is […]

February is the best time to put your home on the market according to Rightmove research  The government’s Warm Homes Plan was launched in January with a £15bn investment  Leading housebuilders have met with ministers to discuss planning reforms and the housing market  The best month to sell your home February is the best time to put your home on the market, according […]

House prices expected to rise 2% in 2026, with stronger growth outside London and the South  First-time buyers benefit from more supply and slower rent growth, improving negotiating power and savings potential  Prime London demand remained mixed, while Boxing Day activity hit records, signalling a busy start to 2026  Market predictions for 2026  What’s in store for the residential market […]

Rising taxes on rental income may squeeze buy-to-let yields and prompt some landlords to reassess investment strategies  The Renters’ Rights Act marks a major shift toward periodic tenancies, limiting rent increases and strengthening tenant protections  Housing happiness is closely linked to community, safety and environment, with smaller towns outperforming many larger cities  Budget changes reshape the housing market  November’s […]

Savills forecasts slow house price growth through 2026, accelerating sharply from 2027 as rates ease and economic stability improves Nationwide and Bank of England data show early recovery signals, with rising prices, stronger borrowing and increasing mortgage approvals   HMRC reports rising property transactions, reflecting steady market resilience despite economic uncertainty and ongoing tax-related speculation   Five-year […]

The housing market remains subdued, with buyer demand, listings and sales activity all slipping amid pre-Budget uncertainty  Landlord exits drive a sharp fall in rental supply, prompting RICS to forecast a 3% rent rise next year  The government plans to make reforms to speed home sales and cut fall-throughs, including digital property packs and conditional […]

Any Autumn Budget changes to Stamp Duty and CGT could heavily influence housing activity in late 2025  Mortgage rates dipped below 5% but gilt yields raise concern of further increases  15% of property sales fell through in 2025, with converted homes most affected  Housing market outlook  According to Savills, housing market performance for the rest […]

Bank Rate cut to 4% (lowest in over two years) but mortgage rates remain stable  UK house price growth forecast has been lowered to 1% in 2025 as high supply prompts more competitive pricing  Homes gained 20% in value since 2020, with northern regions leading growth while parts of London face declines  Another reduction to […]

City of London investment volumes are rising, with May hitting the highest deal count so far in 2025  Owner-occupier demand is increasing as mortgage costs undercut commercial rents by up to 37%  Scottish commercial investment fell 20% in H1 2025, though hotels led performance and private buyers remained active  A smoother end to 2025?   The […]

May 2025 saw the busiest agreed home sales since 2022, led by post-Stamp Duty change recovery  Prime Central London prices fall 2.2% annually as tax changes hit international demand  Government pledges £39bn over 10 years for affordable housing in largest investment in 50 years.  May sales hit post-2022 high as housing market regains momentum  Rightmove […]