Category archives: Residential Property Review

Construction sector – Glenigan index figures indicate that the construction sector is stuck in neutral Property sales – The number of council homes sold under the Right to Buy scheme increased by 90% in 2025 Regional outlook – Sales activity in Devon and Cornwall has not picked up despite holiday let reforms Construction sector stuck […]

Housing outlook – the latest data suggests that deteriorating market conditions may be easing slightly House sales – the government has announced plans aim to stop last-minute outbidding in England and Wales House purchases – recent data from eXp UK indicates homebuyer demand in England dipped in Q2 The latest RICS Market Survey The latest […]

Housing outlook – Savills has predicted house prices will fall by 2% this year House sales – according to Rightmove, 44% of UK homes for sale failed to sell in the last three years Property hotspots – Bootle, Merseyside, has emerged as the UK’s top seaside property hotspot for summer 2026 Revised outlook for 2026 […]

Slowing momentum – affordability pressures and cautious consumer sentiment are likely to temper activity in the months ahead Rental market – a 9% annual increase in previously rented properties up for sale in the year up to March UK house sales – research shows the average house sale period is one day longer than the […]

UK housing market – rising borrowing costs and wider geopolitical uncertainty weigh heavily on market sentiment Prime property markets – buyers and sellers significantly less confident than they were at the end of Q4 Affordable towns – finding a budget-friendly home might mean casting the net a little wider RICS Market Survey The latest UK […]

Muted activity in housing market – according to RICS, new buyer enquiries declined further in February  Rental market becomes more balanced – competition for rental properties has slowed to a six-year low, according to Zoopla  Local housing markets rebound – research from Yopa indicates that about 70% of local housing markets are in recovery  Muted activity in housing market The UK housing market is […]

February is the best time to put your home on the market according to Rightmove research  The government’s Warm Homes Plan was launched in January with a £15bn investment  Leading housebuilders have met with ministers to discuss planning reforms and the housing market  The best month to sell your home February is the best time to put your home on the market, according […]

House prices expected to rise 2% in 2026, with stronger growth outside London and the South  First-time buyers benefit from more supply and slower rent growth, improving negotiating power and savings potential  Prime London demand remained mixed, while Boxing Day activity hit records, signalling a busy start to 2026  Market predictions for 2026  What’s in store for the residential market […]

Rising taxes on rental income may squeeze buy-to-let yields and prompt some landlords to reassess investment strategies  The Renters’ Rights Act marks a major shift toward periodic tenancies, limiting rent increases and strengthening tenant protections  Housing happiness is closely linked to community, safety and environment, with smaller towns outperforming many larger cities  Budget changes reshape the housing market  November’s […]

Savills forecasts slow house price growth through 2026, accelerating sharply from 2027 as rates ease and economic stability improves Nationwide and Bank of England data show early recovery signals, with rising prices, stronger borrowing and increasing mortgage approvals   HMRC reports rising property transactions, reflecting steady market resilience despite economic uncertainty and ongoing tax-related speculation   Five-year […]