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The most hyped Budget in history? Perhaps but in spite of the speculation and expectancy, it was actually an Office for Budget Responsibility document leak an hour before the announcement that caused the biggest stir.

If you own a high value home in the BR6 post code area, or sit anywhere near the £2 million mark, the government’s proposed “mansion tax” could have a direct impact on your finances and future plans. Our latest article breaks down what the tax involves, how the thresholds work, and why a number of properties in BR6 may be affected based on current market activity. It also explores how the changes might influence prices, buyer behaviour and long-term decisions for homeowners. If you want a clear, no-nonsense explanation of what’s coming and what it could mean for you, the full article is well worth a read.

Birdnesting isn’t an entirely new concept. You could find this living arrangement on the fringe of mainstream property in the early 2000s. Yet with house prices (and rents, for that matter) staying at the higher end of affordability, birdnesting has ingrained itself deeper into society,

We’re on the cusp of perhaps the most important Budget of the decade and many landlords will be questioning where the Chancellor’s address will leave lettings, especially on the matter of income tax. This tax is applied to profits made by landlords who privately own their buy-to-lets.

Behind many of the smiling faces waving their children off through the school gates is an adult still recovering from the exhausting process that is choosing the best school and securing a place.

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 Properties that are withdrawn from the market and later reintroduced, known as “ghost listings,” are statistically far more likely to sell on their second appearance.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.