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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.

If you’re moving from one rental property to another to gain a garden, there is a code of outdoor conduct that tenants should abide by. From weeding to watering, balconies and barbecues, here’s our essential do’s and don’ts advice for renters.

Creamy and indulgent, fresh and energising or calming and clear – what shade of green will you choose this season? Helpfully, the interior design community has spoken and it has cherry-picked two themes for homeowners to follow: pistachio and matcha.

While spring is usually one of the property market’s busiest seasons, 2025 looks set to be a little different. As well as being brisk for both sales and lettings, this April was an important time for setting the scene ahead of summer. Future property prospects look fascinating.

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.

Paying a tenancy deposit is part and parcel of being a renter but it’s usually the biggest upfront expense. Worrying research recently revealed 1 in 5 tenants get into debt trying to fund their tenancy, with the average UK deposit now in the region of £1,470.

Insights from estate agents reveal increased buyer confidence, rising property supply, stable pricing trends, and tightening rental stock, reflecting a resilient yet price-sensitive UK housing market this spring.

When Samsung surveyed more than 1,000 consumers looking to buy or rent a home in the next five years, it found people were prepared to pay a healthy premium for a smart home. 

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.

Brighter days and warmer temperatures are often the catalyst for increased property activity and last month was no different. Rightmove’s March House Price Index saw all its vital metrics increase. The figures provide a positive market overview. 

Planning reforms could raise UK housebuilding to over 305,000 homes by 2029, despite short-term declines. The Spring Statement offers hope for long-term supply growth amid economic headwinds.

The UK property market is experiencing an unprecedented level of choice for buyers this March, reminiscent of conditions last seen in 2015. This increased supply, while offering buyers more options, necessitates that sellers adopt competitive pricing strategies to navigate the intensified competition effectively.