Sales

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.

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,

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.

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 Properties that are withdrawn from the market and later reintroduced, known as “ghost listings,” are statistically far more likely to sell on their second appearance.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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.