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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. 

Would it surprise you to know, the younger you are, the more likely it is you want to become a landlord? The desire was confirmed by a new survey, conducted by Opinium on behalf of Market Financial Solutions.

Do you purchase property with one eye on adding value and potentially selling on for a profit? If so, you may be wondering whether that’s still achievable in 2025. 

Langford Rae Property Agents have been part of the BR6 community since 1986, offering straight-talking advice and deep local knowledge. In this article, we lay bare the realities of the current property market, where fewer buyers, tighter chains, and the need for realistic pricing shape every transaction. For anyone considering a move - or simply curious about property values - this is an essential read that cuts through the noise and focuses on what truly matters for successful selling and buying in BR6.

Pattern drenching is the trend interior experts can’t stop talking about. It takes the colour drenching movement and adds motifs into the mix for a heady dose of maximalism.