Sales

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.

It’s easy to get caught up in the hype of buying a property – especially if it’s your first home – but there are some important details you should take time to consider. The ownership structure is one of them. Go into this ill-informed and it’s a decision that could come back to haunt you – literally!

The days of leasehold flats could be numbered if the current Government gets its way. While the proposed Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill - which would ban new build flats being created as leasehold properties - has been frequently written about, very few column inches have been given to its replacement: commonhold.

A clean home will not only increase your property’s appeal when it’s on the market, it also has the potential to increase its value. That’s the findings of a new study by trade finder website HaMuch.

The stats have spoken and Zoopla said it is now cheaper to buy a property than it is to rent. The key metrics include the average first-time buyer mortgage payment, the average UK rent and the average first-time buyer house price.